Van Wert County EMA information The National Weather Service Office in Northern Indiana has confirmed that a second tornado touched down in Van Wert County on April 19. A National Weather Service damage survey team, with the assistance of Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy, was able to pinpoint the location where an […]
POSTED: 04/25/11 at 4:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
The following pets are available for adoption through The Animal Protective League: Cats Calli, a 15-year-old calico cat, spayed. Felix, a 10-year-old male orange tiger, neutered. Princess Nala, a 10-year-old female gray and brown striped tiger, neutered, declawed. Thor and Oden, two male 5-year-old gray, black cats, neutered. Taji, a 5-year-old long-haired calico, spayed, declawed. […]
POSTED: 04/25/11 at 4:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert City Schools and LifeLinks Community School will be closed today so district staff members can participate in inservice opportunities. School will resume at the regular time on Tuesday.
POSTED: 04/25/11 at 4:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YMCA of Van Wert County recently held its spring 5K run/walk at Camp Clay. Overall winners were Jay Prichard for the men and Julie Suever for the women. Kopsey Bogel was the male runner-up while Donna Pierce finished second for the women. Division winners include the following: Under 13 male – Thane Cowan; Under […]
POSTED: 04/25/11 at 1:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Boyden & Youngblutt Advertising and Marketing has been chosen as a finalist at the 2011 National ADDY® Awards, to take place May 6 and 7 in Washington, D.C. B&Y has won multiple awards at the local and district levels, making its eligible to submit six of its award-winning pieces to the […]
POSTED: 04/24/11 at 10:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
LeRoy J. Kiehl, 92, of Ohio City, died at 4:10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2011, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born October 6, 1918, in Harrison Township, Van Wert County, the son of the late Theodore J. and Eleanora (Feldner) Kiehl. On November 29, 1939, he married Ireta Louise (Elder) […]
POSTED: 04/23/11 at 1:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 04/23/11 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports Van Wert Cougar basketball star Corey Clifton was joined by his parents and coaches as he signed a national letter of intent to play basketball for St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, Ind. St. Joseph is an NCAA Division II school and a member of one of the most respected and competitive Division […]
POSTED: 04/23/11 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The fact that Bob Brubaker is talking and walking is a miracle in itself after the Van Wert resident had a stroke six years ago while on a bicycle trip. Brubaker provided inspiration — and more than a little humor — as he spoke of his ordeal and recovery during Friday morning’s […]
POSTED: 04/23/11 at 4:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Peony Festival Committee is planning activities for this year’s Peony Festival and parade, to be held Friday, June 3, through Sunday, June 5. The festival theme this year is “Friends and Neighbors.” Churches, businesses, families or neighborhoods that would like to place an entry in the parade can call Bob Exline at 419.238.6223 for […]
POSTED: 04/23/11 at 1:59 am. FILED UNDER: News