Mable E. Seslar, 94, of Paulding, died Friday, December 23, 2011, at the Gardens of Paulding. She was born July 1, 1917, in Oakwood, the daughter of the late Hershal and Blanche (Harmon) Winner. On July 28, 1938, she married William “Bernard” Seslar, who preceded her in death on May 16, 1988. Survivors include a […]
POSTED: 12/26/11 at 3:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Stephanie Lehman, 62, of Grover Hill, died at 8:45 a.m. Monday, December 26, 2011, at Van Wert Manor. She was born April 6, 1949, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Floyd and Goldie (Stahl) Stemen. Survivors include two children, Joshua Lehman of Grover Hill and Jessica (Jason) Gillespie of Lewis Center; a sister, […]
POSTED: 12/26/11 at 3:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Kenny L. “Silky” Stallbaum, 59, of Oakwood, died Thursday, December 22, 2011, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Ind. He was born April 30, 1952, in Paulding County, the son of Thais (Bryan) Stallbaum and the late Ray F. Stallbaum. On February 8, 1986, he married Dianne Carr, who survives at the residence. Other survivors […]
POSTED: 12/26/11 at 9:57 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police December 25, 1:55 a.m. — Seth A. Hilvers, 32, of Delphos, was charged with domestic violence for an incident that occurred in the 500 block of South Jefferson Street.
POSTED: 12/26/11 at 12:37 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Jane Alicia (Scaer) Custer of Land O’ Lakes, Fla., and formerly of Convoy, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Friday, December 23, 2011, peacefully with family at home after battling colon cancer for more than four years. Jane will have the best Christmas of anyone on earth. She will have Christmas with […]
POSTED: 12/24/11 at 3:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
James E. Allen Sr., 88, of Van Wert, died at 2:10 p.m. Friday, December 23, 2011, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born April 30, 1923, in Van Wert, the son of the late Glenn O. and Anna M. (Disabennet) Allen. On September 9, 1945, he married Betty J. (Youtsey) Allen, […]
POSTED: 12/24/11 at 3:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY – A bad second quarter doomed Crestview’s boys’ basketball team as Lima Central Catholic won its Northwest Conference match-up with the Knights, 58-44. Both Crestview and the Thunderbirds came out strong as LCC led by a basket, 15-13, at the end of the first period. But the Knights’ offense fell […]
POSTED: 12/24/11 at 6:23 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor CONVOY – To many Crestview graduates and fans, Hall of Fame Coach Ray Etzler is already an institution. But on Friday, Coach Etzler became a part of Crestview itself as the high school gym was renamed Ray Etzler Gymnasium to honor his accomplishments in 28 years of coaching. Etzler noted how lucky […]
POSTED: 12/24/11 at 6:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YMCA held its first ‘Rockin’ the Holidays at the Y’ event on Friday afternoon in front of the main YMCA facility on West Main Street. Activities included photos with Santa Claus (below), horse-drawn carriage rides (above) and Christmas music performed by Fortress Band. JJ McClain, membership/marketing director for the YM, said she was pleased […]
POSTED: 12/24/11 at 1:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/economic development information In a meeting with stakeholders Friday, Ohio State University Extension Educator and Economic Development Director Nancy Bowen announced her resignation, effective February 1, 2012. Bowen is accepting the position of field specialist-community economics with the Ohio State University Extension. The position was created to work primarily on state-level economic development […]
POSTED: 12/24/11 at 1:09 am. FILED UNDER: News