DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Lincolnview Local Board of Education moved forward with a project to build bleachers and a press box at the school’s track/soccer field, approving a contractor recommended by Garmann/Miller Associates, which did the design work for the project. Of the five companies that bid on the project, the board chose Dave York […]
POSTED: 09/28/11 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It seemed to be “State Officials Day” in Van Wert on Tuesday, with both Ohio Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor and Thomas N. Moe, director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, in town. Moe, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel who spent five years as a POW after his F-4 Phantom jet […]
POSTED: 09/28/11 at 4:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports SPENCERVILLE — After a rocky start, the Crestview Lady Knights were still able to pull off a victory when they traveled to Spencerville Tuesday evening for Northwest Conference volleyball action. The Knights were victorious in three straight games, 22-22, 25-11 and 25-20. This puts the Knights at 12-1 overall and 5-0 […]
POSTED: 09/28/11 at 2:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert High School student council is pleased to announce this year’s 2011-2012 Homecoming Court. Homecoming ceremonies will take place this Friday, September 30, at Eggerss Stadium at 7 p.m. Shown are (from the left) senior queen candidates Brittany Jurczyk, Laney Ellzey and Abbie Brincefield; junior attendant Allyssa Hill; sophomore attendant Lauren Mathew; and freshman attendant Saige Royer. (photo […]
POSTED: 09/28/11 at 2:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police September 23, 10:13 p.m. — Cory J. Shaffer, 33, of 226 N. Wayne St., was cited for an open container violation while in the 400 block of East Central Avenue. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 09/28/11 at 1:41 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
The most popular touring dance show in the country is coming to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in two weeks. Conceived and choreographed by “Dancing with the Stars” Louis Van Amstel, this show actually features dancers who have appeared on “Dancing with the Stars” and Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance.” Not only does […]
POSTED: 09/28/11 at 12:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lewis P. Hammons, 93, of Van Wert, died at 5:05 p.m. Monday, September 26, 2011, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born November 6, 1917, in Van Wert County, the son of the late Harvey and Mary (Dunlap) Hammons. On April 10, 1937, he married Margaret R. (Waltz) Hammons, who preceded […]
POSTED: 09/27/11 at 8:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Charlotte D. (Newton) Hogan, 67, of Van Wert, died Monday, September 26, 2011, at her residence. She was born in San Diego, Calif., the daughter of the late George Newton and Virginia Mager. She married Robert F. Hogan, who survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Diana M. (Nova) Saigo and Ginny B. (Scott) Sanders; two […]
POSTED: 09/27/11 at 8:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Concerns over state legislation that could take a big bite out of municipal income tax collections generated a lot of conversation by members of Van Wert City Council during their meeting Monday evening. City Auditor Martha Balyeat noted that the legislation, which would result in the state taking over collection of municipal […]
POSTED: 09/27/11 at 5:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A man accused of murdering his 84-year-old grandmother has waived his right to a jury trial, according to Van Wert County Common Pleas Court documents. Shawn Jones, 37, of Van Wert, made the request through his attorney, Scott Gordon, and it was approved during a brief hearing held Monday before Judge Charles […]
POSTED: 09/27/11 at 3:15 am. FILED UNDER: News