The United Way of Van Wert County announces that preparations are underway to begin the admissions and review process for 2012. New agencies are welcome to apply. To be considered, an organization must be incorporated, not-for-profit, and IRS-exempt. It must also have an active volunteer board and have some financial and program management. During the […]
POSTED: 02/14/12 at 5:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YWCA welcomes the community to participate in “A Matter of Balance” class series. Despite alarming numbers across the country, falling does not have to be a natural part of the aging process. Learn how to keep area residents and those they care about on solid footing with this free class series. A trained facilitator […]
POSTED: 02/14/12 at 5:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District is taking orders for fish fingerlings. Types of fish available are largemouth bass, blue gill, channel catfish, minnow, and white amur. The bass, blue gill, and channel catfish can be purchased in lots of 25, the minnow in quantities of 100 (with a 500 minimum order), and the […]
POSTED: 02/14/12 at 5:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police February 10, 12:28 p.m. — Joseph Briggs, 21, of Delphos was arrested on a warrant issued in Lima Municipal Court for aggravated menacing.
POSTED: 02/14/12 at 4:20 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Donald E. “Cook” Seekings Jr., 50, of Van Wert, died at 2:55 p.m. Sunday, February 12, 2012, at his residence. He was born December 2, 1961, in Van Wert, the son of the late Donald E. Sr. and Carolyn Ann “Dimp” (Hines) Seekings. On May 23, 1981, he married Betsy A. (Rider) Seekings, who survives. […]
POSTED: 02/14/12 at 4:18 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert County Fair Board met Saturday in a special meeting held to obtain comment on fair operation from local residents. What the board got was a request for a partnership with a group trying to rejuvenate the once-popular Hot Air Affair. Although several people spoke in favor of bringing back […]
POSTED: 02/13/12 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Country group Restless Heart likely sparked some romantic feelings during its concert Saturday at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. Creating a romantic setting is what the group does best, which was perfect for the pre-Valentine’s Day concert. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 02/13/12 at 6:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The Van Wert Cougars are probably hoping none of their potential tournament opponents get a tape of their game against St. Henry. The Redskin defense used a couple of zone defenses, double-teamed Jacob Myers and cruised to a 50-36 non-conference victory in the Cougar’s Den. St. Henry used a 1-3-1 and a […]
POSTED: 02/13/12 at 6:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SANDRA GROOMS/for The Van Wert independent AYERSVILLE — Every Cougar swimmer scored points helping the Van Wert High School boys capture the sectional championship title and the girls’ sectional runner-up title on Saturday. The Van Wert teams traveled to Ayersville High School to compete against Ada, Ayersville, Bryan, Coldwater, Defiance, Elida, Hicksville, Kenton, McGuffey Upper […]
POSTED: 02/13/12 at 5:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports The Van Wert Cougar wrestling team finished sixth in the Western Buckeye League tournament that took place Saturday. Perennial WBL wrestling power Wapakoneta won the league championship with 174 points, while Elida was second with 138 points and Defiance close behind in third place with 131 points. Lima Bath was fourth […]
POSTED: 02/13/12 at 4:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports