It is difficult to thank everyone who goes into making the Niswonger Performing Arts Center the success it is today. At this Thanksgiving time, I have chosen to share with you those who rarely get to take a bow for what they do. I will start with the workers we call stage crew. They are the first […]
POSTED: 11/22/11 at 10:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Monica F. Richey, 62, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully with family after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Born on June 2, 1949, to the late Romy and Mary (Flaherty) Schaadt, she was a graduate of Lincolnview High School in 1967. On January 6, 1968, she married Gerald Richey, who survives in Van Wert. […]
POSTED: 11/22/11 at 10:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Ronald Anthony Metcalfe, 56, of Fort Jennings, died at 2:58 a.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born April 11, 1955, in Lima, the son of Mary Lou (Schreiber) Metcalfe, who survives in Delphos, and the late Carroll “Archie” Metcalfe. On August 11, 1984, he married Alison (Miller) […]
POSTED: 11/22/11 at 8:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer Jamie Temple will never forget her dad’s infectious smile on Christmas morning, the kiss on her head he always greeted her with, or his famous pancakes. This year, sadly, there won’t be a kiss, as Temple’s father, Lewis “Boose” Painter, passed away earlier this year from cancer and she knows the […]
POSTED: 11/22/11 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Approximately 50 area farmers learned Monday evening that the same factors responsible for the current booming farm economy will likely lead to pocketbook woes when property tax bills come out in January. The farmers, who met in the Lincolnview school cafeteria Monday evening, received a “good news-bad news” scenario from Larry Gearhardt […]
POSTED: 11/22/11 at 3:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
WILLSHIRE — “Christmas in the Park,” to be held in the village of Willshire, is quickly approaching. Plan now to bring family and friends and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. Those who stroll through the park will see a live Nativity and luminaries lighting the pathway. They will also be able to […]
POSTED: 11/22/11 at 1:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YWCA is gearing up for its 2011 Holiday Home Tour. This year the tour will feature five homes and three businesses. Enjoy visiting decorated homes and businesses throughout Van Wert County with the YWCA on Friday, December 2, from 5-9 p.m., and Saturday, December 3, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Each home/business visit will also […]
POSTED: 11/22/11 at 1:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
CELINA — The Business Enterprise Center (BEC) at Wright State University-Lake Campus offers professional, cost-effective services to support the area’s businesses and industrial economic development. Included in these services are workshops to enhance knowledge and skills necessary to a successful workforce. Registration is now underway for these business-based classes through the BEC. Courses currently offered […]
Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, has selected Taylor Grooms and Robert Laing, both seniors at Van Wert High School, as recipients of the Students of the Month for September. Students are nominated by their high schools to receive this award. Each Student of the Month receives a monetary donation along […]
POSTED: 11/22/11 at 1:12 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Van Wert Police November 20, 4:51 p.m. — Shane A. Carroll, 20, of 711 E. Main St., was arrested at his residence on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. November 19, 10:56 p.m. — Rodney K. Fetters, 46, of 823 Elm St., was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) and […]
POSTED: 11/22/11 at 12:35 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement