Van Wert independent Four people appeared for probation violation hearings Thursday morning in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court, with one of those sent to prison. Judge Charles D. Steele sentenced Zach Baker of Van Wert was serve out a 10-month prison sentence originally handed down, but deferred while he was on community control. Baker, […]
POSTED: 12/16/11 at 7:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/JA information During the fall semester, local business and community leaders visited classrooms around the community in 20 classrooms within Van Wert, Lincolnview, and Crestview schools to deliver relevant, fun, and hands-on experiences that give students knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. The local Junior Achievement Board of Directors […]
POSTED: 12/16/11 at 7:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports It was another night of basketball at the S.F. Goedde Building for the Parks Department Men’s Basketball League. Leland Smith Insurance and Don’s Custom Exhaust tipped off in the early game, with Leland Smith rolling past Don’s easily by a score of 108-45. Leading all scorers was Leland Smith’s Kirk Lichtensteiger, […]
POSTED: 12/16/11 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
CONVOY — Presale tickets will be on sale in the Crestview Local School District Athletic Office for all varsity boys’ basketball games over the holiday break on Tuesday, December 20, and Wednesday, December 21, from 7:40-3:30 p.m. as well as on Friday, December 23, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. These home games include Lima […]
POSTED: 12/16/11 at 6:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
OHIO CITY — Santa Claus will make an appearance at the Ohio City Fire Station this Saturday, December 17, beginning at 1 p.m. Santa’s visit is sponsored by the Ohio City Fire Department.
POSTED: 12/16/11 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Confessed murderer Chad Phillips was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the next 30 years for killing Chris McMillen. Here, a tearful Phillips sits following a statement he made expressing his remorse at shooting the 24-year-old McMillen, who later died of his wounds. A full story will appear later. (Dave […]
POSTED: 12/15/11 at 4:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
ROCKY McVAIGH/Van Wert independent sports The YMCA Marlins traveled to Defiance on December 3 to compete in a tri-meet with the Defiance and Sandusky YMCAs. Seven swimmers made the trip and collected a total of 23 first place finishes. Sam Easley and Addison Henkaline each won all five of their individual events. Also taking first […]
POSTED: 12/15/11 at 8:00 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 12/15/11 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It’s not often that a person can do nothing and save money, but that was the message of public hearings held Wednesday on the electrical aggregation issues approved by voters in November. Bill Bradish, account manager for Palmer Energy, a consulting firm working with the County Commissioners Association of Ohio on electrical […]
POSTED: 12/15/11 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Van Wert man who broke into a former girlfriend’s house and assaulted her was sentenced to four years in prison during hearings held Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Ryan Homier, 31, of Van Wert, was sentenced on a charge of aggravated burglary, a felony of the first degree. […]
POSTED: 12/15/11 at 6:39 am. FILED UNDER: News