G. Warren “Jonesy” Jones, 95, of Van Wert, died at 8:12 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born November 18, 1916, in Ohio City, the son of the late Russell W. and Hazel M. (Bevington) Jones. On October 19, 1946, he married Patricia Louise (Thurston) Jones, […]
POSTED: 05/05/12 at 9:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police May 2, 2:07 p.m. — A woman cab driver from Lima reported that a man she drove to Van Wert stole money from her purse. May 3, 2:24 p.m. — The theft of a dealer plate was reported at White’s Garage, 1109 Lincoln Highway. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 05/05/12 at 5:15 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
The Van Wert County Relay for Life got underway Friday evening with the annual Survivors Walk (above). The annual event continued overnight and ends today with a closing ceremony at noon. A story and more photos will be published in Monday’s edition of the independent. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
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The success of the annual Van Wert Rib Fest relies on the generous support of various community sponsors. There are many levels of sponsorships available, including the “Scorchin’ Hot” level of $1,500. Shown (from the left) are Rib Fest Committee members Larry Lee, Brent Kohn, Martha Balyeat, and Al Saylor, “Scorchin’ Hot” sponsor Century Link […]
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ODOT District 1 information LIMA – The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1 has released an update on construction and maintenance projects within the district. Area projects include the following: Van Wert County Ohio 49 and Ohio 111 in Paulding and Van Wert counties are restricted to one lane through the work zone for a […]
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The Crestview High School Music Department will be presenting its Pops Concert, Friday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditeria. The jazz band, high school band, high school chorus and Knight Vision show choir will be performing, along with graduating seniors showcasing their talents. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for […]
POSTED: 05/05/12 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Parks Dept. information The Van Wert Parks and Recreation Department will be conducting two tennis programs this summer for elementary and middle school age young people. Youngsters who will be in grades 1-5 this coming year will have a blast playing Midwest Youth Team Tennis in Van Wert this summer. The program will […]
POSTED: 05/05/12 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Katherine Almerta Hoverman, 82, of Van Wert, died at 9:53 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2012, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born December 22, 1929, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Harvey D. and Bernice Leota (Weyer) Shook. On June 17, 1950, she married Howard Leland Hoverman, who preceded […]
POSTED: 05/04/12 at 10:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Ruth E. Pate, 76, of Ohio City, died at 8:50 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2012, at her residence. She was born April 4, 1936, in Paulding County, the daughter of the late Raymond “Bob” and Georgia Mae (Morrow) Hamman. She married Barry M. Pate, who preceded her in death on August 14, 2000. Survivors include […]
POSTED: 05/04/12 at 10:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Paul H. Feathers Sr., 73, of Delphos, died at 3:40 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2012, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born August 17, 1939, in Van Wert County, the son of the late Floyd L. and Ethel C. (Martin) Feathers. On November 12, 1961, he married Barbara (Ellerbrock) Feathers, who survives. […]
POSTED: 05/04/12 at 10:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries