DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio earned the prestigious Crystal Image award, while longtime volunteer Dottie Stahl was the Ray Miller Award recipient during the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner held Thursday evening. Economic Director Nancy Bowen was also presented with a distinguished service award by Jon […]
POSTED: 01/27/12 at 6:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert native Natalie Taylor still has those cheerleader/Peony Queen good looks and the brains she displayed as valedictorian of the Van Wert High School Class of 2000, but the Fox Sports Ohio reporter said it was the confidence and support she received from the people of her hometown that made all […]
POSTED: 01/27/12 at 6:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/VWCH information Eaton recently presented Van Wert County Hospital with a $50,000 check as the final installment on their $200,000 pledge in support of the Emergency Services Department expansion project. “We are extremely grateful for Eaton’s continued support and generosity,” says Mark Minick, Van Wert Hospital President/CEO. “Eaton is proud to support projects […]
POSTED: 01/27/12 at 5:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/NPAC information The Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio is pleased to announce that Livingston Taylor will be in concert on Saturday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets are available for purchase beginning today at noon. Livingston Taylor first played in Van Wert four years ago as part of the Community Concert […]
POSTED: 01/27/12 at 5:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
DELPHOS — For a period of time, law enforcement officials have been receiving complaints about an alleged “drug house” at 704 S. Main St. in Delphos. Due to this, agents from the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force began a short-term investigation into this residence. The investigation culminated Thursday at approximately 10:20 a.m. when task […]
POSTED: 01/27/12 at 5:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The Van Wert Cougars got off to a slow start against Celina and never caught up, losing to the Lady Bulldogs 59-49 in a Western Buckeye League game played in the Cougar’s Den. Celina led 12-4 at the end of the first quarter, but the Cougars rallied a bit in the second […]
POSTED: 01/27/12 at 5:07 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Lincolnview Lady Lancer basketball team lost to Lima Central Catholic, 39-19, in a Northwest Conference game played Thursday evening. Katie Dye led the Lancers with 7 points, while Julia Thatcher added 6 points for Lincolnview. Stacia Allen was LCC’s top scorer with 14 points, while Lexi Kingsberry added 9 for the Lady Thunderbirds. With […]
POSTED: 01/27/12 at 5:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
WAPAKONETA — The Van Wert Cougar wrestling team was edged by Wapakoneta during a dual meet held Thursday in Wapakoneta. Winning for the Cougars were Ritchie Espinoza at 113 pounds (void), Zack Burk at 126 pounds (pin), Daniel Thompson at 145 pounds (pin), Colten Royer at 152 pounds, Jordan Daniels at 160 pounds (pin) and […]
POSTED: 01/27/12 at 4:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SPENCERVILLE — The Crestview Knights freshman boys’ basketball team traveled to Spencerville to take on the Bearcats Thursday evening. After a slow first quarter, the Knights got things rolling in the second and were victorious by a score of 45-18. The Knights move to 8-2 overall and 5-0 in Northwest Conference play. Next action for […]
POSTED: 01/27/12 at 4:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Wileta R. Fisher, 84, of Van Wert, died at 2:56 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born June 7, 1927, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Ralph and Marjorie (Shumaker) Anderson. She married Russell F. Fisher, who preceded her in death on February 3, […]
POSTED: 01/26/12 at 9:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries