Van Wert Police September 12, 5:37 p.m. — A Van Wert woman reported that someone used her debit card without authorization. September 12, 9:31 p.m. — Erik R. Lehmkuhle, 30, of 423 Sibley St., was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued on behalf of the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Department. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 09/14/11 at 2:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
On Thursday, September 22, Bob Evans restaurant of Van Wert will be holding a “Community Fun Day” in support of the Van Wert County Family and Children First Early Childhood Committee. The Early Childhood Committee supports families with resources to provide developmental opportunities for younger children, and to help identify and address developmental needs that […]
POSTED: 09/14/11 at 2:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
This is a make-up for all the long columns I have written over the years. Thank you to all who attended the 9/11 concert with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. I have heard so many fine comments that it seems our mission was accomplished! We wanted to inspire, encourage and raise a level of patriotism in those […]
POSTED: 09/14/11 at 2:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
Richard F. “Dick” Dunlap of Van Wert died at 9:53 a.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2011, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born March 25, 1923, in Jackson Township, Van Wert County, the son of the late Emmett and Alta (Kohn) Dunlap. On June 22, 1947, he married Irene (Sealscott) Dunlap, who preceded […]
POSTED: 09/13/11 at 9:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Van Wert Cougars were back in action last night at home when they took on the Coldwater Cavaliers. The Cougars put their hearts into the night but came up short of a victory. Van Wert was fighting hard for fellow varsity player, Melissa Bono, who went down in the first match with an injury […]
POSTED: 09/13/11 at 10:25 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council took the first steps on legislation dealing with trash and parking issues during its regular meeting Monday evening in Council Chambers. The six City Council members present (Councilman At-Large Joi Mergy was on business and couldn’t attend) voted unanimously to prepare and introduce an ordinance that would provide […]
POSTED: 09/13/11 at 4:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police September 9, 10:25 p.m. — Mark R. McClintock, 36, of 7439 Richey Road, was cited for disorderly conduct and an open container violation after he was found by officers under the Town Creek bridge on West Jackson Street. September 10, 10:03 p.m. — Michael J. Hartman, 17, of 910 Kear Road, was […]
POSTED: 09/13/11 at 3:28 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert independent/EMA information With Van Wert County and northwest Ohio starting to see what is normally some of the best weather of the year, County EMA Director Rick McCoy is cautioning that winter could be something altogether different. Nice fall days are anticipated for September and October, McCoy said, who added he is a […]
POSTED: 09/13/11 at 3:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/Health Aware Fair information Just a reminder that the annual Van Wert County Health Aware Fair, sponsored by the American Red Cross, Van Wert County Hospital and Van Wert Rotary Club, is scheduled for this Saturday, September 17, from 6-10 a.m. This event will once again be held in the commons area at […]
POSTED: 09/13/11 at 3:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
First Bank of Berne’s Van Wert Banking Center recently made a generous monetary donation of $2,500 to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Shown is Branch Manager Rob Gamble of First Bank of Berne’s Van Wert Banking Center presenting the check to NPAC Executive Director/President Paul Hoverman. The NPAC hosts over 25,000 people each year from […]
POSTED: 09/13/11 at 3:11 am. FILED UNDER: News