OHIO CITY — Ohio City Youth Activities will be holding a meeting this Sunday, February 26, at 3 p.m., in the Village Hall. Anyone interested in helping out this summer is encouraged to attend the meeting. For more information, contact Kurt Kline at 419.203.6117 or Torrey Walker at 419.203.0534.
POSTED: 02/25/12 at 6:05 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police February 22, 9:21 p.m. — Sandra Wallen, 22, of Delphos, was taken into custody on an active warrant issued out of Allen County on a contempt of court violation. Reports show that Wallen had a bond revoked from a passing bad checks case. February 21, 8:45 a.m. […]
POSTED: 02/24/12 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert High School’s Athletic Office has released ticket information for the boys’ sectional tournament game at Lima Senior. The Cougars will play Celina in the second game of the night on Wednesday, February 29. The game should start around 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Derry Drugs on Westwood Drive through Tuesday at […]
POSTED: 02/24/12 at 6:23 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor FINDLAY — A Van Wert High School grad has given a generous donation to his college alma mater. Terry Terhark, VWHS Class of 1980, and his wife, Betty, recently made a $1 million donation to the University of Findlay, the school where Terry Terhark earned a bachelor’s degree from the university’s College […]
POSTED: 02/24/12 at 6:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/VWPD information Two Van Wert men face felony charges related to a string of burglaries and thefts from vehicles that occurred overnight Friday, February 17. Ian D. Taylor, 18, and his brother, Justin Taylor, 26, both appeared in Van Wert Municipal Court on Thursday on one count each of receiving stolen property. The […]
POSTED: 02/24/12 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
LIMA — Girl Scout Cookie Booth sales are starting today at area businesses, including local stores, retail businesses and banks. Girl Scouts of Western Ohio have reached 85 percent of their sales goal and hope the community will continue to support local Girl Scouts. To find a booth sale, customers can visit www.girlscoutsofwesternohio.org and click […]
POSTED: 02/24/12 at 2:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Treasurer Beverly Fuerst reminds taxpayers who own a manufactured home that first half taxes are due Thursday, March 1. Payments paid by mail must be postmarked on or before March 1. Any manufactured home owner who has not received a tax statement should contact the Treasurer’s Office immediately at 419.238.5177.
POSTED: 02/24/12 at 1:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Donald Eugene “Gene” Barna, 82, of Rockford, died at 2:45 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2012, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. He was born March 12, 1929, the son of the late Sylvester and Julia (Kaschak) Barna. On September 12, 1959, he married Sue (Harmon) Barna, who survives in Rockford. Other survivors include […]
POSTED: 02/23/12 at 10:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Mary H. Evans, 73, of Van Wert, died at 6:50 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2012, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born July 23, 1938, in Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Dale and Goldie (Zinn) Duncan. Survivors include four children, Douglas Evans, Debra (Thad) Lichtensteiger and Linda Myers, […]
POSTED: 02/23/12 at 4:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Van Wert varsity girls’ basketball team won its first Division II sectional tournament game, beating Defiance 43-31 at Hicksville. Here, senior Molly Gamble (34) moves the ball against a Defiance defender. Offensively, Van Wert was led by freshmen Alexis Dowdy (16 points) and Erin Morrow (11 points). The Lady Cougars will next play Bryan […]
POSTED: 02/23/12 at 2:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports