Ronnie James Wells, 25, of Lima, died Saturday, February 18, 2012, in Lima. He was born January 9, 1987, in Van Wert, the son of Pamela Fackler and the late James Fackler. He was adopted by Barb Plumb of Lima and Joe Wells of Lima. Survivors include a daughter, Chloe Neve Miller of Columbus Grove; […]
POSTED: 02/21/12 at 9:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police February 17, 8:34 p.m. — Andrew J. Dinkins of 704 E. Sufhoff St., was arrested by police on a bond revocation warrant issued in Allen County on felony counts he faces in Allen County Common Pleas Court. February 17, 8:01 p.m. — Steven F. Stant, 37, of […]
POSTED: 02/21/12 at 6:11 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor CONVOY – The Crestview Local Board of Education accepted the retirement resignations of four teachers and two paraprofessionals and also heard about high school students’ charitable projects during its February meeting on Monday. Teachers who are retiring at the end of the current school year include Jon Amundson, high school teacher and […]
POSTED: 02/21/12 at 6:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/MSVW information CenturyLink, a provider of broadband, voice, wireless, and managed services to consumers and businesses, is now a supporting partner of Main Street Van Wert Inc. CenturyLink supports multiple organizations throughout the Van Wert area through both financial and volunteer investments. “Our employees live and work and raise their families here,” said […]
POSTED: 02/21/12 at 5:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Foundation Executive Secretary Larry Wendel (left) presents a check for $1,000 to Van Wert Parks Director Sue Heppeard to help pay for a concession stand being built in Jubilee Park. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 02/21/12 at 5:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/OSU Extension information The Ohio State University Extension Office is searching for producers and feed businesses interested in working with young people and their livestock projects. Businesses interested would be able to set up a booth at the Junior Fair Building and would be available to speak with the nearly 300 youths and […]
POSTED: 02/21/12 at 5:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
The following pets are available through The Animal Protective League: Cats Male and female Himalayans, 3-4 years old, Siamese color, blue eyes. Earl, a 2-year-old male gray tabby; neutered. Pepper, a 7-year-old female; black and white, declawed. A 1-year-old male black cat. Kittens Female, 8 months old, black and white, calico, tiger, white and black, […]
POSTED: 02/21/12 at 5:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports Few teams can deal with the Van Wert Cougars when they’re penetrating inside, as Delphos Jefferson found out Monday night during a 68-43 non-conference loss in the Cougar’s Den. Van Wert made an amazing 20 of 28 two-point attempts — mostly from inside the paint. While the Cougars didn’t shoot all that […]
POSTED: 02/21/12 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
CONVOY — The Crestview Athletic Department will be selling presale tickets for the girls’ sectional final game that will take place Saturday, February 25, at 6:15 p.m. This will be the first game of the evening. One ticket will gain admission to both games, as this is not a split session. Tickets will be on […]
POSTED: 02/21/12 at 4:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Harry B. “Benny” Young Jr., 57, of Summerfield, Fla., and formerly of Mendon, died Thursday afternoon, February 16, 2012, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Ocala, Fla. He was born December 7, 1954, in Celina, the son of Harry B. “Bennie” Sr. and Doris (Henderson) Young, who both survive in Mendon. Other survivors […]
POSTED: 02/20/12 at 9:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries