The following pets are available for adoption through The Animal Protective League: Cats A 3-year-old male, black, neutered, declawed. A 3-year-old female tiger, orange (outside cat). Calli, a 15-year-old calico, spayed (no other cats or children). A 3-year-old female, black and white, fixed. A 1-year-old male, black (outside cat). Kittens Male and female, 8 weeks […]
POSTED: 05/10/11 at 12:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Clarence John Klausing of Van Wert passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. He was born August 27, 1926, the son of the late Alyous J. and Margaret Matilda (Wurst) Klausing. On April 5, 1969, he married Jean Arlene (Bennett) Klausing, who survives at Vancrest Health Care Center […]
POSTED: 05/09/11 at 11:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Frances Slattery, 86, of Antwerp, died Saturday, May 7, 2011, at her residence. She was born May 22, 1924, in Antwerp, the daughter of the late Harry and Bessie (Starry) Drexler. On December 26, 1943, she married Leroy Slattery, who preceded her in death on February 10, 2011. Survivors include two sons, Ronald (Cindi) Slattery […]
POSTED: 05/09/11 at 10:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent/contributor content WASHINGTON, D.C. – As leader of the Republican Study Committee Energy Task Force, U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) introduced the Consumer Relief for Pain at the Pump Act. The bill tackles rising gas prices by focusing on policies that increase America’s domestic production of energy resources, making the United States […]
POSTED: 05/09/11 at 4:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/Delphos Police information DELPHOS – Delphos Police Chief Kyle Fittro put out a news release this week listing some of the more common scams seen in the area as a whole. Those scams include the following: Scam 1 This one has been around a long time and is still very prevalent in Delphos […]
POSTED: 05/09/11 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview prom-goers got the movie bug on Saturday, with movie-themed decorations that included the “H-O-L-L-Y-W-O-O-D” sign and movie characters (below). Of course, the kids had to do some dancing (above) to make the night just perfect. (Photos by Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 05/09/11 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District now has rain barrels available for purchase. The rain barrels are 55-gallon, recycled food-grade barrels with a spigot, drain plug, a 1¼-inch outlet that fills the system quickly and installs easily and a 3-foot flexible hose to connect to the diverter. A winterizing cap is also included. […]
POSTED: 05/09/11 at 4:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police May 8, 1:24 a.m. — A woman reported that two tires on her vehicle were slashed while it was parked at the No. 2 reservoir. May 6, 8:51 p.m. — A drive-away was reported at Certified Oil, 210 N. Washington St., with a person failing to pay for $15.01 worth of gasoline. […]
POSTED: 05/09/11 at 12:29 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert independent sports OAK HARBOR — The Cougars competed in the Oak Harbor Invitational meet on Saturday, with Van Wert finishing third in both the boys’ and girls portions’ of the 11-team invitational. The boys scored 90½ points to finish behind champion Eastwood and runner-up host Oak Harbor. The girls scored 97 points to finish behind […]
POSTED: 05/08/11 at 11:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert High School is sponsoring a Hall of Fame Skills Camp designed for the serious basketball player from any school with a strong desire to see their individual skills develop. The camp is for boys and girls entering grades 8-12. In recent years, many young basketball players spend their time playing just games in […]
POSTED: 05/08/11 at 9:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports