The following pets are available for adoption through The Animal Protective League: Cats Betsy, a female Mancoon; spayed, gray with a striped tail, shots. Gracie, a 2-year-old female; front declawed, white with orange spots. Zane, a 1-year-old male; neutered, gray tiger. Kittens Sweetie, a 10-month-old female; white with orange and black spots, tiger tail. Male […]
POSTED: 05/14/12 at 4:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police May 11, 8:24 p.m. — A purse was reported taken from a vehicle parked in the 500 block of North Washington Street. May 12, 3:31 p.m. — Gregory W. Caldwell, 52, and Martina A. Caldwell, 51, both of 106 N. Franklin St., were charged with disorderly conduct as a result of an […]
POSTED: 05/14/12 at 4:50 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wanda L. Van Meter, 89, of Delphos, died at 3:25 a.m. Sunday, May 13, 2012, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was born February 6, 1923, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Howard and Marvel “Pete” (Groves) Maxson. She married Dale W. Van Meter, who preceded her in death on July […]
POSTED: 05/14/12 at 4:45 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Carol J. Feathers, 85, of Delphos, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2012, at her residence. She was born December 28, 1926, in Delphos, the daughter of the late Samuel B. and Ruth Irene (Fryer) Dray. On March 9, 1946, she married James L. Feathers, who survives in Delphos. Other survivors include three sons, […]
POSTED: 05/14/12 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Marilyn Berres, 83, of Delphos, died at 4:58 a.m. Sunday, May 13, 2012, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born May 15, 1928, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Regina (Grothouse) Eickholt. On August 12, 1950, she married F. George Berres, who survives in Delphos. Other survivors include six children, Robert […]
POSTED: 05/14/12 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Mary Louise Thomas, 70, of Alvada, died at 1:53 a.m. Sunday, May 13, 2012, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. She was born August 18, 1941, in Rockford, the daughter of the late Paul Thompson and Audrey Juanita (Seger) Thompson Amweg. Survivors include a son, Jeff Thomas of Findlay; three daughters, Kathy (Bart) Fenimore […]
POSTED: 05/13/12 at 10:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 05/12/12 at 12:49 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer It’s a familiar scene in education. A teacher stands at the front of the room, lecturing from chapter whatever, page whatever, as students fight to keep their eyes open and actually concentrate on the teacher’s lecture on…whatever. Let’s face it: today’s students are a different breed, and advances in technology and […]
POSTED: 05/12/12 at 12:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show on Friday at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center was a distillation of the essence of the original quartet’s style, talent and personality. Here, Frank Sinatra (David DeCosta), Dean Martin (Johnny Edwards), Sammy Davis Jr. (Doug Starks) and Joey Bishop (Hackett) bring some of the original Rat Pack members’ pizzazz to […]
POSTED: 05/12/12 at 12:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Peony Festival Pet Show will be held again this year in Fountain Park at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2. Those that missed the event last year missed a great time. Those wanting to participate need to bring their best animal buddy and enter to win cash prizes in six different categories. All ages and […]
POSTED: 05/12/12 at 12:36 am. FILED UNDER: News