Betty L. Hoge, 71, of Continental, died at 11:59 a.m. Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born August 27, 1939, in Leipsic, the daughter of the late Kurnal and Pauline (Deitrick) Drew. On September 1, 1956, she married Chester “Jack” Hoge, who preceded her in death on March 15, 2004. Survivors […]
POSTED: 05/17/11 at 2:49 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police May 13, 2:55 p.m. — Christine Miller, 19, of Van Wert was cited for operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI), driving under a license suspension and possession of harmful intoxicants. She was also served with an outstanding warrant issued in Van Wert Municipal Court for probation violation. […]
POSTED: 05/16/11 at 3:13 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Everyone knows the saying “April showers bring May flowers,” but what occurred Sunday under May showers sowed the seeds for a sunny future for Vantage Career Center. Everyone got into the act — contractors, architects, staff, administrators, current and former students and state officials — as ground was officially broken Sunday afternoon […]
POSTED: 05/16/11 at 3:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
YMCA officials (above) cut the ribbon on improvements at Camp Clay during the facility’s grand re-opening ceremony held Saturday in front of Lake Rotary. Camp Clay improvements include a log cabin built in 1837 that has been renovated and can be rented for campouts and water play equipment for Lake Rotary. Camp Clay was also […]
POSTED: 05/16/11 at 3:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/contributor content Globally, Eaton Corporation is committed to doing business in an “environmentally responsible” manner, and that policy has manifested itself locally at the Van Wert facility by extensive green initiatives. The plant recently reduced its energy cost and consumption by replacing more than 1,700 wattage-wasting bulbs in favor of more conservative-friendly lighting. […]
POSTED: 05/16/11 at 2:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
POSTED: 05/16/11 at 2:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Area Nursing Association awarded three scholarships at their May Nurse’s Day Celebration. Two $750 scholarships and one $500 scholarship were awarded. These scholarships are given in a five-county area that includes Van Wert and funds are mainly raised through the “Nurses Hit the Road” bus trip held each October. The scholarships are […]
POSTED: 05/16/11 at 12:49 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
POSTED: 05/16/11 at 12:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Hope Adeline Waldron, 91, of Van Wert, died at 4:24 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2011, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born January 30, 1920, near Grover Hill, the daughter of the late Willard Wilson and Elmyra (Parks) Wilson Tow. On August 15, 1936, she married Alvin Edward Waldron, who preceded […]
POSTED: 05/15/11 at 8:33 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports An injury to Cougar runner Reggie Phillips likely made the difference between where the Van Wert boys’ track team finished and where it could have finished. The Cougars tied for fourth place with Kenton with 61 points, but could have made a run at first place if Phillips hadn’t pulled a […]
POSTED: 05/14/11 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports