DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Pieces of hand-blown glass that were part of the clubhouse of the former Van Wert Woman’s Club found a new home at Brumback Library on Wednesday. According to Reggie Buehrer of Window Creations Stained Glass Studios in Ottoville, who mounted the glass in a wooden frame and hung it in the library […]
POSTED: 04/28/11 at 4:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A man with a lengthy criminal record is headed for prison following a hearing in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday. Ford P. Wilson, 27, of Van Wert, was sentenced to 12 months in prison each on two counts of breaking and entering and one count of theft. All three […]
POSTED: 04/28/11 at 4:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert High School Junior Class is hard at work this week constructing this year’s Junior-Senior Prom, with the theme: “Willy Wonka — A Night In The Chocolate Factory.” Juniors are inviting the public to the annual open house, which takes place Saturday, April 30, from 2-4 p.m. in the Van Wert Middle School Gymnasium. […]
POSTED: 04/28/11 at 3:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
Tickets for the YWCA of Van Wert County’s annual fundraiser dinner are on sale now. The dinner will be held Thursday, May 19, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the YWCA. Tickets for the chicken dinners are $7.50, and dinners include half a barbecue chicken, potato salad, applesauce, roll and cookie. Tickets for the rib […]
POSTED: 04/28/11 at 3:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
POSTED: 04/28/11 at 3:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
A benefit will be held this Saturday, April 30, at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Woodland Avenue to help the family of Tony Grieshaber with healthcare-related costs. The event will run from noon until whenever and will feature food ($5 all you can eat), a disc jockey and band Chip Brogan & Layin’ Low, […]
POSTED: 04/28/11 at 3:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Over the Easter weekend, members of a family now living in Charlotte, N.C., returned to Van Wert to give back to an organization that helped their own family many years ago. In the 1940s Shirley Haight came to live at The Marsh. In 2011, her daughter Cindy Henderson and grandson Ian returned with the hope […]
POSTED: 04/28/11 at 2:34 am. FILED UNDER: Marsh Moments
Van Wert Police April 26, 11:08 p.m. — A Van Wert woman reported that a gasoline voucher was taken from her residence. April 23, 11:36 p.m. — Cathleen E. Miller, 28, of 221 N. Wayne St., was charged with disorderly conduct-persisting in connection with a fight in the 300 block of North Wayne Street. April […]
POSTED: 04/28/11 at 2:10 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Rosario G. Contreras died at her Van Wert residence at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2011. She was born January 9, 1965, in Van Wert, the daughter of Jesus Contreras, who survives in San Antonio, Texas, and the late Rita G. Sanchez. She married Joel Moctezuma, who preceded her in death. Ms. Contreras was a […]
POSTED: 04/28/11 at 1:29 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Charles Wayne Small, 76, of Convoy, died at 4:22 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born June 5, 1934, in Dixon, the son of the late Wilbur and Mildred (Elmmon) Small. His significant other, Ramona Heath, preceded him in death on March 17, 2011. Survivors include […]
POSTED: 04/28/11 at 1:24 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries