The YMCA Marlins hosted the Hardin County YMCA on Saturday, December 17. The Marlins won the battle of two of the smallest area Y swim teams by a score of 323-63. Winning all five of their individual events were Emma Pollock, Daniel Miller, Addison Henkaline, Bethany Fast, Sam Easley and Evan Stant. Katie McVaigh won […]
POSTED: 12/23/11 at 6:27 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
CONVOY — Last night in freshman boys’ basketball action, the Crestview Knights defeated the visiting Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds by the score of 32-7. With a tight score at halftime and the Knights leading 11-7, the home team came out and played intense defense, while also knocking down some key shots to help them to victory. […]
POSTED: 12/23/11 at 6:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert Police Department recently took delivery of two new Dodge Charger cruisers (shown above). The two vehicles, which replace older Ford Crown Victoria vehicles, were recently outfitted with new light bars and other related equipment in anticipation of their being placed into service. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 12/23/11 at 6:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A man sentenced to six years in prison on a sex-related charge was one of four people receiving prison terms during hearings held Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Jeremy Neeley, 24, of Van Wert, received the six-year prison term on a charge of sexual battery, a felony of the […]
POSTED: 12/22/11 at 7:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education honored two colleagues who are leaving the board at the end of the year and also accepted the resignations of four longtime employees during its December meeting held Wednesday in the First Federal Lecture Hall. Board members Ken Mengerink and Marylou Smith both received decorative […]
POSTED: 12/22/11 at 6:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/VWCF information The Van Wert County Foundation elected Gary L. Clay as a new trustee. Clay is president and director of Van Wert Federal Savings Bank and also serves as secretary for the Van Wert County Hospital Board of Directors, vice president of the Van Wert Business Development Board, is an active member […]
POSTED: 12/22/11 at 5:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/YMCA information Just a reminder that this Friday, December 23, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., the YMCA of Van Wert County will be hosting a new holiday event in Van Wert this year. “Rockin’ the Holidays at the Y” will be a free, open to the public event and will be held under the big […]
POSTED: 12/22/11 at 5:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
The public is invited to attend a swearing-in ceremony of elected city officials on Thursday, December 29, at 4 p.m. at Brumback Library. Being sworn in by Municipal Court Judge Jill Leatherman is Don Farmer as mayor; Martha Balyeat as city auditor; John Hatcher as law director; Gary Corcoran as president of Council; Stan Agler, […]
POSTED: 12/22/11 at 5:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
LIMA — The Lima Army National Guard Unit, which includes a number of Van Wert County residents, is in need of supplies (click here for a list of needs). The Guard unit will be shipping at beginning of January to Afghanistan, with a drop spot located at American Legion Post 178 in Van Wert. Anyone who […]
POSTED: 12/22/11 at 5:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police December 20, 4:18 p.m. — A sex offense was reported at Thomas Edison Adult Center, 515 Augustine Drive. An investigation is continuing. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 12/22/11 at 5:11 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement