The following pets are available for adoption through The Animal Protective League of Van Wert County: Cats Male 1-year-old manx, with tiger stripe (Siamese color) and blue eyes. Female 1-year-old tiger. Male 1-year-old long-haired white cat. Female 1-year-old gray tabby. Female 3-year-old orange tiger, outdoor cat. Kittens Male and female, 8 weeks old, gray and […]
POSTED: 06/14/11 at 12:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police June 12, 2:35 p.m. — Harry R. Shroyer II, 20, of 1155-M Bell Ave., was charged with criminal damaging for an incident that allegedly occurred at Pak A Sak, 800 N. Washington St. June 12, 1:20 p.m. — A city man reported the theft of a grinder from his residence. June 10, […]
POSTED: 06/14/11 at 12:29 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
CONVOY — The Crestview Knight Pride club is currently selling 2011 Crestview softball State Runner-Up t-shirts at a price of $12. Those interested can contact the Crestview Athletic Department at 419.749.9100, extension 3000, or e-mail springer.sherri@crestviewknights.com. Provide a name, phone number, number of shirts, and shirt size. Orders will be taken until noon on Tuesday, June […]
POSTED: 06/13/11 at 1:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview seniors graduated Saturday evening during commencement exercises held in the school gymnasium. Click here for a special graduation publication. (photos by Brent Gibson for the Van Wert independent; more photos can be accessed at www.gibbysphoto.com)
POSTED: 06/13/11 at 5:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The names can be soothing — Serenity Now, Ivory Wave, Aura, Lady Bubbles, Bolivian Bath, Ivory Fresh, White Dove, Pure White — but the names are deliberately misleading, since “bath salts” are not only not to be used in the bathtub, but are some of the most dangerous substances being abused here […]
POSTED: 06/13/11 at 5:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
POSTED: 06/13/11 at 4:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Dudley B. Stetler, 81, of Van Wert, died at 5:23 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born October 16, 1923, in Pleasant Township, Van Wert County, the son of the late Fred and Fannie Mae (Krick) Stetler. He married Betty (Basil) Stetler, who preceded him in death. […]
POSTED: 06/12/11 at 1:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Paul G. Bigelow, 52, of Van Wert, died Friday, June 10, 2011, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born December 31, 1958, the son of Paul J. Bigelow of St. Paul, Minn., Richard M. Fodrie Jr. of Van Wert and the late Judith A. Fodrie. Survivors include a son, Rory J. […]
POSTED: 06/12/11 at 11:28 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The Western Buckeye League team knew it had its work cut out for it during Friday’s Van Wert County Hospital All-Star Football Game at Eggerss Stadium. After all, the Northwest Ohio team, made up of players from the Midwest Athletic and Northwest conferences, included a full complement of seniors from last fall’s […]
POSTED: 06/11/11 at 2:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Although no official ruling has yet been made, state and local investigators believe Thursday morning’s fire at Van Wert Pallet was arson. The Division of State Fire Marshal has posted a Blue Ribbon Arson Reward sign at the scene of the fire at 500 Anderson Ave. in an effort to generate tips. […]
POSTED: 06/11/11 at 1:36 am. FILED UNDER: News