Meghan Linsey (left) of Steel Magnolia lights up the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio with Steel Magnolia’s unique style of soulful, rocking Country music that also encompasses Linsey’s childhood growing up in and around New Orleans. Partner Joshua Scott Jones is not on the tour, reportedly because of a stint in drug rehab. […]
POSTED: 01/07/12 at 1:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/OSHP information An 18-year veteran Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper and assistant Van Wert Post commander has been terminated from his position, reportedly for his actions related to an affair that allegedly included sex, texting and phone calls while on duty and for lying when questioned during an investigation. Sergeant Jeff Hauenstein was […]
POSTED: 01/07/12 at 1:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert High School has listed king and queen candidates and attendants for this year’s winter homecoming ceremony, to be held prior to the start of the varsity boys’ basketball game on Friday, January 13. The school will also have a number of Spirit Week activities during the week leading up to the game. A […]
POSTED: 01/07/12 at 1:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/WCOCTF information A news release from Delphos Police Chief Kyle Fittro documents efforts by a local task force in enforcing the state’s ban on bath salts and synthetic marijuana. In October 2011, the Oho General Assembly banned all bath salts and synthetic marijuana, the release noted. Shortly after the law took effect, members of […]
POSTED: 01/07/12 at 1:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
Viola M. Sheets, 89, died Friday, January 6, 2012, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born May 6, 1923, in Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Charles and Flossie (Miller) Prichard. On June 3, 1944, she married Carl L. Sheets, who preceded her in death on May 8, 1965. […]
POSTED: 01/06/12 at 10:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Vantage Career Center’s Board of Education had six new members Thursday when it met to reorganize and for its first board meeting of the year. Six new board members — Pat Baumle of Wayne Trace, Kim Brandt of Parkway, Craig Byrne of Ottoville, Linda Owens of Van Wert, Dennis Recker of Antwerp […]
POSTED: 01/06/12 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District has begun taking orders for tree seedlings. The seedlings are available in packets of ten at a minimal cost. Orders will be accepted until March 16, 2012. The following seedling species are available in packets of ten: American Arborvitae, Austrian Pine, Colorado Blue Spruce, Eastern Red Cedar, […]
POSTED: 01/06/12 at 6:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
The employees of Alexander & Bebout Inc. and Kitchens Inc. held their fourth annual food drive in conjunction with the companies’ annual Christmas party. Field and office employees donated more than 240 food items, while two employees also donated hams (a gift from the company). Employees also paid money to play a game at the […]
POSTED: 01/06/12 at 6:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports It was all tied up at the end of one quarter, but the Van Wert Lady Cougars pulled away after that to beat Kenton 51-36 in a Western Buckeye League match-up in the Cougar’s Den on Thursday. The Lady Wildcats matched baskets with Van Wert for the first quarter, which ended […]
POSTED: 01/06/12 at 5:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert wrestling team was edged by both Defiance and Elida during a tri-match held Thursday. The Cougars lost to Defiance 44-33 and to Elida 43-33 in Western Buckeye League wrestling. Those winning matches against both Bulldog teams were Jordan Daniels at 160 pounds, who also had a pin, and 285-pounder Terrin Contreras, who […]
POSTED: 01/06/12 at 5:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports