Sheri Ann Moonshower, 42, of Van Wert, died at 8:23 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. She was born May 3, 1969, in Celina, Ohio, to Cathey (Sallee) and Edward Barnes of Van Wert and Mike Moonshower of Ohio City. Other survivors include her grandfather: Charles Barnes of Van […]
POSTED: 09/22/11 at 9:00 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Louis B. Miller, 57, of Paulding County, died at 8:25 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Mr. Miller was born July 30, 1954, in Paulding County, to the late Evelyn M. “Sis” (Ashbaugh) Miller and Berlin L. Miller. His wife, Cheryll (Foust) Miller, survives of Paulding County. The couple was married […]
POSTED: 09/22/11 at 8:47 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer Fresh off an Excellent with Distinction rating from the Ohio Department of Education, it was good news all around at Wednesday evening’s meeting of the Van Wert City Schools Board of Education. Van Wert City Schools Superintendent Ken Amstutz (on right) credits parents, teachers and students. (Photo by Cindy Wood) “It’s […]
POSTED: 09/21/11 at 7:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
CINDY WOOD/Van Wert independent Just a day before his trial was set to begin, Jeremy R. Neeley of Van Wert, 24, entered a plea to a charge of rape in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court Thursday morning. Neeley was previously charged with the crime after an investigation into an incident involving a 7-year-old girl […]
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Regena L. Pruden, 65, died the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, at her residence in Van Wert. Services will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert. Pastor Paul Hamrick will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of […]
POSTED: 09/21/11 at 7:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Community Health Professionals of Van Wert is offering flu shots daily Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its offices at 1159 Westwood Drive. There is no cost for those ages 65 and older with Medicare Part B; the fee is $30 for others age 18 and older. CHP does not have vaccine for children […]
POSTED: 09/21/11 at 6:56 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Auditions for The Psychic will be held at Van Wert Civic Theatre on Sunday, September 25 and Monday, September 26, both nights at 7 p.m. The Psychic is a murder mystery/comedy that won the 2011 Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allen Poe award for Best Play. Adam Webster, a down-on-his-luck writer, in desperation to make […]
POSTED: 09/21/11 at 6:49 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted content The Van Wert Cougars were back in action last night at home when they took on the Defiance Bulldogs in a WBL Conference game. The first game was decided by the minimum 2 point win with the Cougars coming out on top after a slow start when they were down 1-6 at the […]
POSTED: 09/21/11 at 6:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Vantage Career Center FFA has donated $500 toward food purchases in the 2011 Day of Caring Drive. FFA President Abram Mitchner explained they had some funds in their treasury and after talking it over with instructor Mike Miller, decided to donate them to this years food drive. United Way’s Deb Russell remarked, “I think it’s […]
POSTED: 09/21/11 at 6:24 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The 2010-2011 junior high yearbooks have been delivered and we hope that you enjoy looking at the memories from the past year. We have taken our first order for the 2011-2012 yearbook. The cost is $16.50. Checks are to be made payable to Lincolnview Schools. We also accept cash in the EXACT amount of $16.50. This can be […]
POSTED: 09/21/11 at 2:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines