The Rev. Larry G. Fries, 67, of Celina, died at 2:50 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2011, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born November 22, 1943, the son of the late Charles Frederick Fries and Jan (Kiser) Fries Campbell. On October 3, 1969, he married Mary Kay (Gingrich) Fries, who survives. Other […]
POSTED: 09/12/11 at 9:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It was a day for prayer, for music, for tears and for laughter, as Van Wert County residents — and America — commemorated the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took place September 11, 2001. A number of area fire departments held events honoring 9/11 and the firefighters who gave their […]
POSTED: 09/12/11 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Saturday, September 17, is the 224th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America. American colonists fought, sacrificed and died to establish and preserve the freedoms now guaranteed to us by the Constitution of the United States. George Washington was unanimously chosen to preside over this Constitutional Convention, but […]
POSTED: 09/12/11 at 4:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Tickets are now on sale to the public for Off Stage Productions Inc.’s performance of The Foreigner by Larry Shue. This classic comedy, set in a Georgia hunting lodge, is sure to keep the audience laughing. In addition, the event is a whole dinner theatre experience. The ticket price of $22 includes a complete meal […]
POSTED: 09/12/11 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
The following pets are available for adoption through The Animal Protective League: Cats Abby, a 5-year-0ld cat, white with yellow spots; fixed and declawed. A 1-year-old female orange tiger. Gracie, a 3-year-old female multi-colored cat; fixed, long-haired (no other cats). A 3-year-old female black cat. Kittens Male, 6 weeks old, black and white. Male and […]
POSTED: 09/12/11 at 3:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police September 11, 4:07 p.m. — Alicia Tegenkamp, 31, of Delphos, was served an outstanding warrant on a charge of receiving stolen property issued on behalf of the Allen County Sheriff’s Department by Lima Municipal Court. September 11, 6:13 a.m. — Jonathon Seman, 18, of Delphos, was charged […]
POSTED: 09/12/11 at 3:22 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
TIFFIN — Despite soggy weather and a sloppy course, the Cougar runners had a successful day at the Tiffin Cross Country Carnival on Saturday. The varsity girls’ race was highlighted by sophomore Andi Foster, who finished third in 20:08. “Foster ran a very smart race today; I was pleased with her focus and aggressiveness,” said […]
POSTED: 09/12/11 at 2:59 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SPENCERVILLE — The Lincolnview Lancer cross country teams competed at the Spencerville Invitational on Saturday. The boys’ team ran their best race of the season and placed third in the field of 20 schools. Leading the Lancers was Bayley Tow, who placed 15th overall. He was followed closely by teammates Jeff Jacomet (24th), Ben Bilimek (27th), […]
POSTED: 09/12/11 at 2:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
OTTOVILLE — The Van Wert Cougar volleyball team traveled to Ottoville to take on the “Big Green” team on Saturday afternoon. The Cougars started out slow in the first game and were down 18-23 before Maggie Allmandinger ran a streak of serves to take the lead, 24-23. The Cougars then went on to win the […]
POSTED: 09/12/11 at 2:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Today is a time to remember the horrific events that occurred September 11, 2001, when terrorists flew two planes into the World Trade Center towers in New York City, one plane into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and a fourth into a Pennsylvania field. It is the worst terrorist attack ever conducted […]
POSTED: 09/11/11 at 12:46 am. FILED UNDER: News