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Monday, Oct. 20, 2025

Van Wert Police February 10, 12:41 p.m. — A resident of the 200 block of North Jefferson Street reported that money was taken from her purse while it was in her residence. February 9, 1:36 p.m. — Damage was reported to the front door of Van Wert Municipal Court, 124 S. Market St. Delphos Police […]

POSTED: 02/13/12 at 2:01 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Mildred N. Wiseman, 87, of Delphos, died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday, February 12, 2012, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born June 20, 1924, in Delphos, the daughter of the late Charlie and Nellie (Martin) Stocklin. In 1941, she married Robert Wiseman, who preceded her in death on February 17, 2002. Survivors […]

POSTED: 02/13/12 at 1:49 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

Van Wert independent/contributor content To provide valuable information and motivation for the critical Ohio Super Tuesday primary election on March 6, the Van Wert County Heart Land Patriots are sponsoring the Van Wert Area Republican Presidential Caucus. The meeting will convene at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 21, in Trinity Friends Church’s Youth Room, located in the […]

POSTED: 02/13/12 at 1:36 am. FILED UNDER: News

A total of 15 talented individual musicians and groups performed Sunday afternoon in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Van Wert. The musicians, from Van Wert, Crestview and Lincolnview high schools, played and sang compositions they prepared for the OMEA Solo & Ensemble Contest (more photos and a special publication will appear in […]

POSTED: 02/13/12 at 1:35 am. FILED UNDER: News

The Optimist Club of Van Wert wants to inform area residents about its Oratorical Contest for students. Students under the age of 18 as of December 31, 2011, are encouraged to speak their minds about the topic “How My Optimism Helps Me Overcome Obstacles” as part of the Optimist International Oratorical Contest for 2012. The […]

POSTED: 02/13/12 at 1:34 am. FILED UNDER: News

The YWCA will be holding a Mom-To-Mom Sale Friday, April 6, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. This is a great opportunity to shop for great bargains on a variety of gently used baby and children’s items including clothes, crib, strollers, books, toys, maternity clothes and much, much more! Vendors will also be present with a variety […]

POSTED: 02/13/12 at 1:33 am. FILED UNDER: News

Van Wert independent/contributor content LIMA — The third annual Lima “Honoring our Native Heritage” Powwow will be held February 18-19 at the United Auto Workers Hall, 1440 Bellefontaine Ave. in Lima.  The doors open at 11 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday.  Grand entry will be at 1 and 6 p.m. on Saturday and at 1 […]

POSTED: 02/13/12 at 1:28 am. FILED UNDER: News

Harold “Zuty” Zutavern, 93, of Bloomville, died Friday morning, February 10, 2012, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. He was born January 14, 1919, in St. Stephens, Bloom Township, Seneca County, the son of the late Earl and Minnie (Acker) Zutavern. On March 1, 1942, in New Washington, he married Marcella W. “Sally” […]

POSTED: 02/11/12 at 6:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police No new reports.

POSTED: 02/11/12 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The six candidates seeking the Republican nomination for two separate Van Wert County commissioner’s terms got another chance to air their views during a candidate’s luncheon hosted by fellow county Republicans. The event, held at Willow Bend Country Club, drew all but one of the candidates. Bill Evans, a township trustee, was […]

POSTED: 02/11/12 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: News