Bridget A. Richey, 43, of Columbus, passed away at 8:25 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2011, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born July 24, 1968, the daughter of Gerald Richey, who survives in Van Wert, and the late Monica (Schaadt) Richey. Bridget was a 1986 graduate of Lincolnview High School and […]
POSTED: 11/27/11 at 9:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Kent Allen Staup, 17, of Delphos, died at 5:22 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2011. He was born September 4, 1994, in Lima, the son of Tim and Lisa (Kleman) Staup, who both survive in Delphos. Other survivors include two brothers, Kurtis Staup and Kyle Staup, both of Delphos; his paternal grandmother, Betty Staup; four uncles, […]
POSTED: 11/27/11 at 9:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports Van Wert and Ottoville girls were the winners on the first night of the McDonald’s Girls’ Tip-Off Tournament held Friday night in the Van Wert High School gymnasium. Ottoville and Wayne Trace squared off in the first game, with the Lady Big Green taking an easy victory, 76-34, in the contest. Ottoville […]
POSTED: 11/26/11 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police November 24, Lance B. Contreras, 23, of 150 Fox Road, was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) after he was stopped near his residence for speeding. November 24, 3:03 a.m. — The cause of a car fire in the 300 block of North Walnut Street is being investigated. November 23, […]
POSTED: 11/26/11 at 3:01 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer Times are tough. That’s no surprise. Despite Van Wert County’s unemployment rate falling slightly in recent months, many local families are still struggling just to make ends meet. It’s a stressful situation for many parents who are just relieved to put food on the table. Add to that the hustle and […]
POSTED: 11/26/11 at 2:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/contributor content Van Wert County Prosecuting Attorney Charles Kennedy has filed nominating petitions as a Republican for re-election to the January 2013 term as prosecuting attorney. Kennedy, a life-long resident of Van Wert and son of the late Edward and LuVerne Kennedy, is a 1966 graduate of Van Wert High School and was […]
POSTED: 11/26/11 at 2:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Santa Claus (above) was greeted by Van Wert Mayor Louis Ehmer on Friday morning as he rode into the downtown area on a Van Wert Fire Department truck. After greeting the mayor, Santa took some time to get Christmas wishes from a number of local children in The Hotel Marsh (below). (photos by Dave Mosier/Van […]
POSTED: 11/26/11 at 2:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/OSHP information The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol has named its “Trooper of the Year” and “Dispatcher of the Year” for 2011. Trooper Shawn D. Cook is the post’s “Trooper of the Year” for the second year in a row, while Dispatcher Patrick P. Bowsher was recognized as the […]
POSTED: 11/26/11 at 2:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
CONVOY — Two village governmental bodies have rescheduled meetings this coming week. Both Convoy Board of Public Affairs and Convoy Village Council will meet on Wednesday, November 30, rather than Tuesday, November 29. The Board of Public Affairs meeting will begin at 4 that afternoon, while Convoy Village Council will meet at 7 p.m.
POSTED: 11/26/11 at 12:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Sharon Elaine Manship Niswonger, 83, of Greeneville, Tenn., passed away Friday morning, November 25, 2011, at her home. She was born in Van Wert on January 26, 1928, a daughter of the late Frank A. and Helen (Robbins) Manship. She married James Mott Niswonger, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Niswonger was a homemaker and […]
POSTED: 11/25/11 at 9:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries