The Van Wert varsity wrestling team won six weight classes in its match against Wapakoneta, but still lost 46-34 to the Redskins on Tuesday. Winning their weight classes were Ritchie Espinoza, at 113 pounds, by void; Zack Burk, at 126 pounds, by a pin; Daniel Thompson, at 145 pounds, by a pin; Colten Royer, at […]
POSTED: 12/07/11 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
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POSTED: 12/07/11 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SANDRA GROOMS/for The Van Wert independent The Van Wert Cougar girls and boys swim teams were both winners as they hosted the Kenton Wildcats in a dual meet on Tuesday. Van Wert girls scored 99 points to Kenton’s 60 and the boys scored 107 points to Kenton’s 41. Van Wert swimmers placing first in individual […]
POSTED: 12/07/11 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor DELPHOS — It was a festive evening at the Delphos Club as the Arnold Dienstberger Foundation handed out checks totaling more than $300,000 to 28 local organizations and agencies (click here for the full list of grant awards). Foundation Board President Rick Miller, who was master of ceremonies for the event, noted […]
POSTED: 12/07/11 at 7:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A man accused of felonious assault and two of three people charged in connection with a burglary at the Century Bar in Van Wert were among those arraigned in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday. Delbert Drew entered not guilty pleas to one count of felonious assault, a second-degree felony […]
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Kenny G (above) returned to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Tuesday to entertain a sold-out crowd with his unique smooth jazz style on a variety of his own hits and holiday musical fare. The concert also featured a brief interruption for a fire alarm that was apparently triggered by a smoke machine used in […]
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TOLEDO — Today, Angela Zimmann will file her petitions to run for Ohio’s Fifth Congressional seat. She is speaking out against Washington gridlock and asks why the incumbent, Bob Latta, isn’t doing more for the people he represents than he is for millionaires and billionaires. “Congressman Latta has again and again fought for a special […]
POSTED: 12/07/11 at 5:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/Vantage information Vantage Board of Education members approved the expulsion of a student who brought a shotgun to the school’s campus and also heard a brief update on the school renovation/expansion project during its December meeting. The meeting was held prior to the board’s annual holiday dinner. The Vantage board approved the expulsion […]
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Van Wert independent/OSHP information There is simply no disputing that wearing a safety belt can save your life. That is why the Ohio State Highway Patrol is encouraging all motorists to buckle up this holiday season and continue to do so throughout the New Year. Last year more than 60 percent of the people killed […]
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The Van Wert Area Boychoir will present its annual Christmas concert on Sunday, December 18. The concert will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 220 S. Walnut St. in Van Wert, beginning at 2 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. The goal of the Van Wert Area Boychoir is to provide an opportunity for boys […]
POSTED: 12/07/11 at 4:48 am. FILED UNDER: News