The most popular touring dance show in the country is coming to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in two weeks. Conceived and choreographed by “Dancing with the Stars” Louis Van Amstel, this show actually features dancers who have appeared on “Dancing with the Stars” and Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance.” Not only does […]
POSTED: 09/28/11 at 12:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lewis P. Hammons, 93, of Van Wert, died at 5:05 p.m. Monday, September 26, 2011, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born November 6, 1917, in Van Wert County, the son of the late Harvey and Mary (Dunlap) Hammons. On April 10, 1937, he married Margaret R. (Waltz) Hammons, who preceded […]
POSTED: 09/27/11 at 8:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Charlotte D. (Newton) Hogan, 67, of Van Wert, died Monday, September 26, 2011, at her residence. She was born in San Diego, Calif., the daughter of the late George Newton and Virginia Mager. She married Robert F. Hogan, who survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Diana M. (Nova) Saigo and Ginny B. (Scott) Sanders; two […]
POSTED: 09/27/11 at 8:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Concerns over state legislation that could take a big bite out of municipal income tax collections generated a lot of conversation by members of Van Wert City Council during their meeting Monday evening. City Auditor Martha Balyeat noted that the legislation, which would result in the state taking over collection of municipal […]
POSTED: 09/27/11 at 5:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A man accused of murdering his 84-year-old grandmother has waived his right to a jury trial, according to Van Wert County Common Pleas Court documents. Shawn Jones, 37, of Van Wert, made the request through his attorney, Scott Gordon, and it was approved during a brief hearing held Monday before Judge Charles […]
POSTED: 09/27/11 at 3:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/contributor content The Van Wert County Board of Elections has announced that the filing deadline for Ohio’s March 6, 2012, presidential primary election will be December 7, 2011, at 4 p.m. Positions up for election during the primary will be two commissioner seats, county coroner, county engineer, county prosecutor, county recorder, county sheriff […]
POSTED: 09/27/11 at 2:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/contributor content The Van Wert Community Club and Van Wert City/County DARE programs are pleased to announce that Hiestand’s Haunted Woods will open for the Halloween season on Saturday, October 1, and run every Friday and Saturday night in October from 8 p.m. to around midnight, weather permitting. Admission to the haunted woods […]
POSTED: 09/27/11 at 2:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/YWCA information The YWCA of Van Wert will be offering a one-night Personal Protection for Women class, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12, as part of the National YWCA “Week Without Violence.” The Van Wert Self Defense Team and 540 Martial Arts will provide instruction. This class is designed to […]
POSTED: 09/27/11 at 2:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent The death of a Van Wert woman earlier this month is currently under review by the Van Wert Police Department and Van Wert County Coroner’s Office, according to a news release from Police Chief Joel Hammond. Police officers and EMS personnel from the Van Wert Fire Department were dispatched shortly after a […]
POSTED: 09/27/11 at 2:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
CONVOY — Crestview High School Principal Michael L. Biro announced Monday that Matthew Holden has been named a Commended Student in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program. A letter of commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to this scholastically talented senior. […]
POSTED: 09/27/11 at 2:32 am. FILED UNDER: Youth