Ronald Anthony Metcalfe, 56, of Fort Jennings, died at 2:58 a.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born April 11, 1955, in Lima, the son of Mary Lou (Schreiber) Metcalfe, who survives in Delphos, and the late Carroll “Archie” Metcalfe. On August 11, 1984, he married Alison (Miller) […]
POSTED: 11/22/11 at 8:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer Jamie Temple will never forget her dad’s infectious smile on Christmas morning, the kiss on her head he always greeted her with, or his famous pancakes. This year, sadly, there won’t be a kiss, as Temple’s father, Lewis “Boose” Painter, passed away earlier this year from cancer and she knows the […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Approximately 50 area farmers learned Monday evening that the same factors responsible for the current booming farm economy will likely lead to pocketbook woes when property tax bills come out in January. The farmers, who met in the Lincolnview school cafeteria Monday evening, received a “good news-bad news” scenario from Larry Gearhardt […]
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WILLSHIRE — “Christmas in the Park,” to be held in the village of Willshire, is quickly approaching. Plan now to bring family and friends and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. Those who stroll through the park will see a live Nativity and luminaries lighting the pathway. They will also be able to […]
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The YWCA is gearing up for its 2011 Holiday Home Tour. This year the tour will feature five homes and three businesses. Enjoy visiting decorated homes and businesses throughout Van Wert County with the YWCA on Friday, December 2, from 5-9 p.m., and Saturday, December 3, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Each home/business visit will also […]
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CELINA — The Business Enterprise Center (BEC) at Wright State University-Lake Campus offers professional, cost-effective services to support the area’s businesses and industrial economic development. Included in these services are workshops to enhance knowledge and skills necessary to a successful workforce. Registration is now underway for these business-based classes through the BEC. Courses currently offered […]
Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, has selected Taylor Grooms and Robert Laing, both seniors at Van Wert High School, as recipients of the Students of the Month for September. Students are nominated by their high schools to receive this award. Each Student of the Month receives a monetary donation along […]
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Van Wert Police November 20, 4:51 p.m. — Shane A. Carroll, 20, of 711 E. Main St., was arrested at his residence on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. November 19, 10:56 p.m. — Rodney K. Fetters, 46, of 823 Elm St., was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) and […]
POSTED: 11/22/11 at 12:35 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Scott D. Brown, 48, of rural Convoy, died Friday, November 18, 2011. He was born August 26, 1963, in Decatur, Ind., the son of Rosemary M. (Coyne) Brown and the late Marvin D. Brown. Survivors include the mothers of his children, Paula I. Brown of Delphos and Leslie S. Shindeldecker of Rockford; four children, Ashley […]
POSTED: 11/21/11 at 11:49 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Although it’s played a starring role in Van Wert County during the 110 years since its founding in 1901 as the nation’s first public county library, Brumback Library recently received some national recognition as well. The local library was recently identified by Library Journal as one of America’s Star Libraries. Based on […]
POSTED: 11/21/11 at 4:29 am. FILED UNDER: News