The Van Wert Lions Club recently constructed a wheelchair ramp inside the garage of Charles Waterman of rural Ohio City. This ramp enabled Waterman to return to his home to be with his family. Shown working on the project are (from the left) Jim Twining, Phil Campbell, Dick Mottinger, and Ron Dull. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 12/03/11 at 5:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police December 1, 11:29 a.m. — A resident of the 1200 block of Park Avenue reported that someone had entered their residence over the past couple of days and had taken electronic items from the house. The case was turned over to the Detective Bureau for further investigation. […]
POSTED: 12/03/11 at 5:02 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Robert L. Yoh, 85, of Milford and formerly of Van Wert, died early Friday morning, December 2, 2011, at his residence. He was born May 3, 1926, in Van Wert County, the son of the late Lee Adams and Selma (Dunlap) Yoh Adams. On January 12, 1992, he married Rowena (Dellinger) Huffman Yoh, who preceded […]
POSTED: 12/02/11 at 7:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Robert Burr Duffey, 74, of Paulding, died Thursday, December 1, 2011, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born August 28, 1937, in Toledo, the son of Eleanor L. (Saul) Duffey and the late George R. Duffey. On August 30, 1958, he married Barbara Ann (Focht) Duffey. Other survivors include a son, Robert […]
POSTED: 12/02/11 at 7:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer Sugarplums aren’t the only things dancing in Kelsea Allenbaugh’s head these days. A freshman at Van Wert High School, Allenbaugh is eating, sleeping, and breathing the art of dance as she prepares for an upcoming opportunity that many dancers only dream of. Hand-picked by Nigel Burgoine, artistic director and choreographer of […]
POSTED: 12/02/11 at 2:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert City Schools band from grades 6-12 entertained a large crowd Thursday evening at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. The various bands played lots of Christmas music and dedicated it all to longtime instrumental instructor Karen Kelly, who retired earlier this year after 34 years in the Van Wert school system. […]
POSTED: 12/02/11 at 2:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent Tom Riggenbach, 40, a Harrison Township resident and Van Wert County native, announced Thursday his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the office of Van Wert County sheriff. Riggenbach, who began his career with the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Department, has served for over 16 years in various capacities. He became a […]
POSTED: 12/02/11 at 2:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
DONNA HORN/for the Van Wert independent Do you need a little help getting into the Christmas spirit this year? Do yourself and your family a big favor. Go to the Marsh Foundation and attend a showing of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a play written by Barbara Robinson. It is sometimes serious and at other times […]
POSTED: 12/02/11 at 2:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/ODNR information COLUMBUS — Hunters took 23,600 white-tailed deer on a rain-soaked Monday, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, although that was down considerably from 2010 figures. In Van Wert County, only 45 deer were taken, versus 104 last year. The preliminary figures show a decrease of […]
POSTED: 12/02/11 at 2:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Toys for Tots final day for taking applications for assistance this Christmas will be Friday, December 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those seeking assistance should bring proof of address; income verification, such as pay stubs, child support, unemployment, etc.; Medicaid/cash assistance proof, as well as social security cards for all individuals living in […]
POSTED: 12/02/11 at 2:28 am. FILED UNDER: News