Gladys F. Lee, 85, of Van Wert, died at 12:20 a.m. Sunday, December 11, 2011, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born January 11, 1926, in Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Lewis Long and Goldie (Johns) Wade. On May 19, 1946, she married Lawrence G. Lee, who preceded […]
POSTED: 12/11/11 at 3:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
POSTED: 12/11/11 at 1:07 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
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POSTED: 12/10/11 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Westwood Behavioral Health Center, now in its 35th year of providing services to the community, announced the retirement of longtime Chief Executive Officer Thomas Stricker Sr., who has headed the agency since October 30, 1990. During this time, the agency has undergone significant change. Incorporated in 1976 as Van Wert County Comprehensive […]
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DAVE MOSIER/Van Wert independent A local teenager charged in connection with several city burglaries pleaded guilty to all but one of the charges against him during a hearing held Friday in Van Wert County Juvenile Court. Tyler Mohr, 17, of Van Wert, who was already in detention on other charges, pleaded guilty to six counts […]
POSTED: 12/10/11 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, located in a new building since mid-October, cut the ribbon Friday on those new offices, which are located across from Van Wert Cinemas at 10730 Lincoln Highway. The offices formerly housed the Western Buckeye Educational Service Center. The company offers life insurance, long-term care disability insurance, mutual funds, several types of […]
POSTED: 12/10/11 at 6:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Parks and Recreation Department Men’s Basketball League is in its second week of games, with the following results: Vorst Paving 78 The Hatfields 50 Individual Scores Vorst Paving: Cook 19, Leach 16, B. Vorst 15, Cusumano 11,Smith 8, Briem 5, Miller 4. Individual Scores The Hatfields: Sh. Hatfield 15, Danylchuck 12, […]
POSTED: 12/10/11 at 5:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
ADA — The Crestview Knights freshman boys’ basketball team opened up its season on the road at Ada Thursday evening, with Crestview coming away with a win over the Bulldogs by the score of 46-29. Their defensive pressure early allowed the Knights to build a 10-point lead and not look back. The Knights move to 1-0 […]
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Van Wert High School is seeking applications for the school’s head football coaching position. The position was vacated by former head coach Bob Priest following the Cougars’ 0-10 season. Candidates for the position should submit a letter of interest and resume to the attention of: Athletic Director Kent Smelser 10708 Ohio 118 South Van Wert, […]
POSTED: 12/09/11 at 1:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Crestview seventh grade boys’ basketball team hosted the Wayne Trace Raiders on Thursday night, falling by a score of 36-32. The Knights played hard with much determination, but were unable to defeat Wayne Trace. Next action for the Crestview seventh graders is on Saturday, December 10, at 10 a.m. at Hicksville.
POSTED: 12/09/11 at 1:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports