The YMCA of Van Wert County’s Camp Clay facility has now been certified by both the Girl Scouts of Northwest Ohio and Boy Scouts of America as an approved overnight camping area. Approval for this certification depends on showing proper insurance staff certifications and site accommodations and meeting their standards. “We are excited to have […]
POSTED: 07/26/11 at 3:16 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
The YMCA of Van Wert County announces that Paula K. Davies, LMT, is now doing massage therapy at the Y, with a fully functioning massage therapy room located on the second floor. Davies comes with over seven years of massage therapy experience and specializes in Swedish massage and hot stone therapy. Her certifications include neuromuscular […]
POSTED: 07/26/11 at 3:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
American Legion Post 178, 631 W. Main St., will host a bloodmobile between the hours of 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28. Those who are at least 17 years of age, (16 with parental consent), weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and are in good general health may be eligible to donate blood. Potential donors should […]
POSTED: 07/26/11 at 3:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Fall 2011 youth sports line-up at the YMCA of Van Wert County includes soccer, girls’ volleyball and flag football. Registration for both Y members and potential members begins Monday, August 15, through Saturday, September 3. The cost per league is $15 for family members; $25 for youth members; $60 for potential (non) members. Soccer […]
POSTED: 07/26/11 at 2:59 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Robert E. Yoh, 83, of Paulding, died Sunday, July 24, 2011, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born March 29, 1928, in Adams County, Ind., the son of the late George W. and Florence N. (Friend) Yoh. On May 16, 1947, he married Rose Mary Bussing, who preceded him in death on […]
POSTED: 07/25/11 at 7:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Mike Cross is retiring from the only career he has known since high school — nearly half a century ago. Cross, president of First Federal Savings & Loan Association, announced recently that he is retiring August 31 after 47 years in the banking business — a career that began just after high school. […]
POSTED: 07/25/11 at 6:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Area law enforcement agencies investigated two accidents, one of them a fatal crash, over the weekend. The Paulding County Sheriff’s Department investigated a one-vehicle fatality that occurred at 1:51 a.m. Sunday in Auglaize Township. Sheriff David Harrow said identification of the lone occupant in the vehicle has not yet been determined. Deputies were assisted at […]
POSTED: 07/25/11 at 3:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 has announced various construction projects being conducted in Van Wert County this week. They include the following: U.S. 224 at the west edge of Van Wert will be restricted to one lane during the week for pavement repair. Work is being performed by the Van Wert County ODOT […]
POSTED: 07/25/11 at 3:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
The following pets are available for adoption through The Animal Protective League: Cats Belle, a 4-year-old female cat, spayed, declawed. A 1-year-old female dark calico cat. Male and female 2-year-old cats, different colors. Male and females, all ages, different colors. A 5-year-old male, black, neutered, declawed. Kittens Male and female, 9 weeks old, black, calico. […]
POSTED: 07/25/11 at 3:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police July 23, 11:02 p.m. — Joshua D. Sargent, 29, of 740 Leeson Ave., was arrested for domestic violence as a result of an incident that occurred at his residence. July 24, 10:53 p.m. — Allan T. Pierce, 43, of 153 Blaine St., was arrested for persistent disorderly conduct for an incident that […]
POSTED: 07/25/11 at 3:24 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement