Van Wert County Sheriff Stan D. Owens announced Tuesday that deputies arrested Elmeco R. Crisp, 35, of Van Wert on a probation violation Monday evening. The charges stem from information received by Van Wert County deputies that there was illegal drug activity at an Elson Avenue address in Van Wert. As a result of an […]
POSTED: 11/09/11 at 1:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/Vantage information A recent financial audit of Vantage Career Center by the Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. Vantage Career Center’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award. ”It is a great honor to have received this award from the Auditor of State’s […]
POSTED: 11/09/11 at 1:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Some AEP electric power customers on Ohio 49, German Church Road, Harrison Wilshire Road and surrounding areas will experience a power interruption today, beginning around 9 a.m. The outage will last approximately 30 minutes, weather permitting. The outage is necessary to safely make repairs on equipment that serves the area. In the event of inclement […]
POSTED: 11/09/11 at 1:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
DELPHOS — The 19th annual Martial Arts Tournament will again take place at Delphos Jefferson Senior High School in the gym on Sunday, November 20, starting at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $25 for one or all events. Spectator fee is a donation at the door. This tournament is open to all styles and will […]
POSTED: 11/09/11 at 1:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The YWCA of Van Wert County has scheduled a family open swim Monday, November 14, from 6-7 p.m. Bring the whole family to enjoy the YWCA pool. The moveable pool floor will be set shallow so that all children can enjoy the fun! Open swims are free for Health Center Plus and Aqua Action members […]
POSTED: 11/09/11 at 1:20 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Department solve a theft from the Emergency Management Agency booth at the Van Wert County Fair. On September 6, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., someone entered the EMA booth located in the Commercial Building and stole a […]
POSTED: 11/09/11 at 1:15 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers
Van Wert Police November 7, 9:18 a.m. — A 2007 Ford Explorer sport utility vehicle was reported stolen from the lot of Kinstle GM Sales and Service, 650 W. Ervin Road. The used vehicle was reportedly stolen sometime overnight on November 6, and a vehicle stolen from a dealership in Hillsboro was left on the […]
POSTED: 11/09/11 at 1:10 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
This Friday, November 11, is Veterans Day — a day we set aside to honor those who have served our country to protect our freedoms and way of life in America. At the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, the Van Wert City Schools and we will do our part to celebrate this day in an appropriate […]
POSTED: 11/08/11 at 11:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
June L. Klinger, 72, of Middle Point, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born March 24, 1939, in Jackson Township, Van Wert County, the daughter of Paul O. Swartz, who survives in Fort Jennings, and the […]
POSTED: 11/08/11 at 7:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Robert Joe “BJ” Kline, 68, of Lima, died at 5:23 p.m. Sunday, November 6, 2011, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born January 2, 1943, in Van Wert County, the son of the late Clifford H. and Margaret Ellen (Dixon) Kline. Survivors include two brothers, Marvin L. (Marilyn) Kline of Van Wert […]
POSTED: 11/08/11 at 4:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries