Ethan William “Cowboy” Enyart, 22, of Van Wert, died at 1:39 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2012, in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born November 19, 1989, in Coldwater, the son of Lionel F. (Lisa VanWynsberghe) Enyart of Van Wert and Keri J. (Lou) Schwaller of Monroe, Ind. He never married. Other survivors include […]
POSTED: 02/26/12 at 10:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Jerry Thompson, 70, of Grover Hill, died at 2:55 a.m. Sunday, February 26, 2012, at St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo. He was born July 11, 1941, in Van Wert County, the son of the late Mahlon E. and Antha Rose (McClure) Thompson. On December 8, 1962, he married Vivian (Veach) Thompson, who survives in Grover […]
POSTED: 02/26/12 at 10:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Joy L. Thomas, 53, of Van Wert, died Friday evening, February 25, 2012, at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis, Ind. She was born February 19, 1959, in Van Wert, the daughter of Ronald D. and Carole J. (DuCheney) Long, both of who survive in Middle Point. She married Dave Thomas, who survives in Van […]
POSTED: 02/25/12 at 9:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A computer and software upgrade completed in late 2010 has now resulted in an online case information system for the Van Wert County Clerk of Courts office. Clerk of Courts Cindy Mollenkopf noted that the online system, provided through court software company Courtview, will show the status of the various court cases […]
POSTED: 02/25/12 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police February 24, 9:54 a.m. — The theft of an Acer laptop computer was reported from a vehicle parked in the 900 block of Leeson Avenue. February 24, 10:37 a.m. — The theft of a garage door opener was reported from a vehicle parked in the 700 block of Elson Avenue. February 23, […]
POSTED: 02/25/12 at 6:38 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert independent/Off Stage Productions info As Off Stage Productions Inc. of Van Wert prepares for its spring production, Ripe Conditions, with performances to begin April 20, the all-volunteer staff would like to invite the public to purchase Off Stage Production memberships. Those purchasing a membership are entitled to ownership of Off Stage Productions, a […]
POSTED: 02/25/12 at 6:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Middle School sixth grade gifted science class, taught by Michelle Turnwald, recently held a science fair in the commons area. All 19 entries were spectacular; however, Camryn Nouza took first place for “Can You Tell the Difference?” Second place winner was Austin Voors (above), with “A-Maze-ing Coco”. The science fair was a great way to get kids […]
POSTED: 02/25/12 at 6:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert High School will be having a sophomore parent meeting on Monday, February 27, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in the First Federal Lecture Hall to discuss PLAN test results, college and career planning, and upcoming Ohio Graduation Test testing. All parents of VWHS sophomores are urged to attend the meeting.
POSTED: 02/25/12 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor OTTAWA – It wasn’t the regular season-ender Van Wert Coach Dave Froelich was likely seeking as Ottawa-Glandorf held off the Cougars down the stretch for a 63-55 Western Buckeye League boys’ basketball victory on Friday. Van Wert got out to a 12-11 lead in the first quarter, but the Titans parlayed a […]
POSTED: 02/25/12 at 6:22 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Nearly 100 youths from the YMCA of Van Wert County recently participated in a basketball clinic with the Fort Wayne (Ind.) Mad Ants. Participation in the clinic also entitled participants and their families to Mad Ants game tickets. Shown are Y members (from the left) Sam Houg, Keaton Foster and Tyce McClain with the Mad Ant mascot […]
POSTED: 02/25/12 at 6:09 am. FILED UNDER: Sports