Harlan E. Riggenbach, 87, of Paulding, died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Paulding County Hospital in Paulding. He was born April 1, 1925, in Latty, the son of the late Samuel and Anna (Kaiser) Riggenbach. On February 6, 1955, he married Dolores L. Stoller, who survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Gehman of Fort […]
POSTED: 04/10/12 at 4:27 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
James Paul Henrey, 88,of rural Wren, died at 1 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2012, at his residence. He was born February 25, 1924, in Benton Township, Paulding County, the son of the late James Edward and Della Mae (Anderson) Henrey. On April 9, 1944, he married Esther Jane (Abbott) Henrey, who survives at the residence. […]
POSTED: 04/09/12 at 9:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor While Van Wert County improved 12 places in this year in healthy living among Ohio’s 88 counties, according to a national study released last week, it has a way to go to equal three neighboring counties that scored near the top of the rankings. The county rose from 39th in the 2011 […]
POSTED: 04/09/12 at 6:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
This youngster gets a little help from her parents as she collects Easter eggs during the traditional Smiley Park Easter Egg Hunt held Saturday morning. The event is hosted by the Van Wert Parks & Recreation Department. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 04/09/12 at 5:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gas Buddy information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 4.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.76 a gallon on Sunday. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.91 a gallon, according to gasoline price website OhioGasPrices.com. Including the change […]
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The second graders in Mrs. Pelton’s class at Franklin Elementary School read several biographies of famous Americans. The students then interviewed an older family member or friend and wrote a biography of that person. Children got to share their biography with the class. The students enjoyed learning about life in the “good old days” and […]
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Van Wert Police No new reports Delphos Police April 8, 2:13 p.m. — Tyron Dewitt, 19, of Delphos, was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI), possession of marijuana and a marked lane violation as a result of a traffic stop in Delphos.
POSTED: 04/09/12 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Randall L. Hammons, 50, of Van Wert, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, April 8, 2012, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born November 24, 1961, in Van Wert, the son of L. DeWayne Hammons, who survives in Van Wert, and Peggy F. (Fleenor) Hammons, who also survives in Van Wert. Mr. Hammons […]
POSTED: 04/09/12 at 4:45 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
William O. “Bill” Hundley, 61, of Van Wert, died at 5:21 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2012, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born September 5, 1950, in Lima, the son of the late Vernon E. and Joy E. (Linninger) Hundley. Survivors include a daughter, Katrina Hundley of Van Wert; two stepchildren, Chad Young of Van […]
POSTED: 04/09/12 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Dorothy Elizabeth White, 97, of Willshire, died at 5:09 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born October 31, 1914, in Hopewell Township, Mercer County, the daughter of the late Ralph and Elise Ann (Eichenaur) Zimmerman. On November 3, 1943, she married Harold D. White, who preceded […]
POSTED: 04/07/12 at 11:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries