A record — or near record — crowd was on hand for the final concert of the 2011 Fountain Park Summer Music Series sponsored by The Van Wert County Foundation. Gary Puckett and the Union Gap (above) entertained the huge crowd (below), which nearly filled Fountain Park, from band shell to Main Street. Those who […]
POSTED: 08/13/11 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
CONVOY — On Friday, August 19, the Crestview varsity football team will play Evergreen in an Ohio High School Athletic Association Foundation game at the Crestview Athletic Complex. The game is a charity event sponsored by the OHSAA Foundation, an organization that funds scholarships for graduating seniors and promotes leadership in student athletes. The game, which […]
POSTED: 08/13/11 at 1:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Lincolnview Athletic Department is now selling “all sports” passes during regular school hours in the high school office. Prices are $40 for adults and $50 for students. The student pass is good for all sporting events at Lincolnview, while the adult pass can be used for all athletic events held at Lincolnview High School except […]
POSTED: 08/13/11 at 1:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Robert P. “Ernie” Ernst, 55, of Delphos, died at 10:20 p.m. Thursday, August 11, 2011, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born February 28, 1956, in Lima, the son of the late Paul G. and Alice E. (Lause) Ernst. Survivors include three brothers, John Ernst and Scott C. Ernst, both of Delphos, […]
POSTED: 08/13/11 at 12:48 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police August 11, 8:35 a.m. — Richard P. Bogart, 73, of 1015 E. Main St., was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued in Van Wert Municipal Court for failing to appear on a trespassing charge. Bogart was also cited for obstructing official business when refused to open the door and officers had to […]
POSTED: 08/13/11 at 12:43 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Robert C. Nofer, 70, of rural Ohio City, died at 11:05 a.m. Friday, August 12, 2011, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born March 28, 1941, in Van Wert, the son of the late Francis Anthony and Ruth Martha (Etzler) Nofer. On June 13, 1966, he married Dixie Lee (Myers) Nofer, who […]
POSTED: 08/12/11 at 6:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Lucille Proxmire, 91, of Paulding, died Thursday, August 11, 2011, at the Gardens of Paulding. She was born October 30, 1919, in Paulding, the daughter of the late Dorie and Blanche (Clouse) Bryan. On November 24, 1949, she married Leo A. Proxmire, who preceded her in death in 1999. Survivors include a sister, Thais Stallbaum […]
POSTED: 08/12/11 at 1:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor As a student at Crestview High School two decades ago, Erik Hotmire learned about American history from teacher Joe Steffan. Over the last 15 years, though, Hotmire has been directly involved in making a lot of American history as a staff member for two U.S. senators, a White House aide to President […]
POSTED: 08/12/11 at 4:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Justin J. Wannemacher, 89, of Delphos, died at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos. He was born March 19, 1922, in Putnam County, the son of the late Joseph and Sabina (Herman) Wannemacher. On April 23, 1949, he married Alice (Wittler) Wannemacher, who preceded him in death on […]
POSTED: 08/12/11 at 1:35 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Northwest Ohio boys’ basketball fourth grade club team finished its summer season as part of the American Youth Basketball Tour (AYBT) program in Fort Wayne, Ind., recently claiming the national championship title in area competition. The team’s summer record was 26-3 overall. Team members include (front row, from the left) Alek Bowersock, Colten Lautzenheiser, Drew Kline, […]
POSTED: 08/12/11 at 1:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports