Kenneth A. Sealscott, 85, of Van Wert, died at 12:55 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. He was born January 24, 1927, in Hoaglin Township, Van Wert County, the son of the late Samuel P. and Nellie (Morris) Sealscott. On December 31, 1947, he married Miriam N. (Billieu) Sealscott, […]
POSTED: 01/26/12 at 9:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A father-and-son team of burglars was sentenced in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday, with the son receiving the tougher sentence, due to his extensive criminal record. Thomas Stocklin Jr., 54, of Delphos, and his son, Jeffery Thomas Stocklin, 30, of Lima, appeared for sentencing Wednesday on charges of burglary, […]
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CELINA — This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF). Throughout 2012, the WOEF Board, its past and present members, as well as Wright State University-Lake Campus will celebrate 50 years of promoting and assisting higher education in the area by hosting a number of public and private events. Incorporated […]
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DELPHOS — The Museum of Postal History in Delphos has recently been the recipient of an entire truckload of postal artifacts, which include items that date back to the mid 1800s. The importance of these articles has caused us to rethink the design and layout of the museum located at 339 N. Main Street. This […]
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Van Wert County Auditor Nancy Dixon reminds county residents that Tuesday, January 31, is the last day to purchase dog licenses without a penalty. After that date, there will be a $16 penalty for dog license purchases. Dog licenses can be purchased in the Auditor’s Office, Room 205 in the Courthouse, or one of the […]
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Van Wert Civic Theatre announces upcoming auditions for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Auditions will be held Sunday, January 29, and Monday, January 30, at 8 p.m. at the theatre, located at 118 S. Race St. in Van Wert. Veteran director Jack Paullus will be directing the stage adaptation of the classic novel by […]
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ROCKY McVAIGH/for The Van Wert independent The YMCA Marlins hosted Wapakoneta at the VW YMCA on January 21. Finishing first in all of their events were Katie McVaigh (5), Sam Easley (5) and Evan Stant (4). Emma Pollock and Jamie Burenga dominated the Girls 8 & Under group by finishing first or second in every […]
POSTED: 01/26/12 at 6:28 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Margaret P. McCarthy, 86, of Van Wert, died Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born October 20, 1925, in Johnson City, N.Y., the daughter of the late Michael and Susan (Hudy) Blasko. On June 27, 1953, she married John P. McCarthy, who survives in Van Wert. Margaret […]
POSTED: 01/26/12 at 12:08 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Kate Bauer With the first semester of the school year almost finished, the Crestview Middle and High School students began their exams this week. Exam periods began Tuesday this week and will conclude on Friday. Teachers worked hard to prepare students for these exams. The varsity basketball team has been having a very successful […]
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