Larry Wendel, representing The Van Wert County Foundation, presents a check to John White, capital campaign chairman of the Van Wert County Tennis Association, in support of the new tennis complex that opened in early June. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 07/16/12 at 6:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police July 14, 7:04 p.m. — Eva R. Leiendecker, 26, of Venedocia, was charged with theft after she allegedly shoplifted at the local Walmart Supercenter, 301 Towne Center Blvd. July 14, 1:39 a.m. — Nathan D. Wappelhorst, 30, of 207 Burt St., was charged with disorderly conduct after he was found passed out […]
POSTED: 07/16/12 at 4:52 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Danika M. Deitering, 7 months, of Ottoville, died 3:04 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2012, at her residence after a long battle with spinal muscular atrophy. She was born November 16, 2011, in Lima, the daughter of Scott and Danielle (Brandt) Deitering of Ottoville. She is also survived by a brother, Michael Deitering, at home; paternal […]
POSTED: 07/15/12 at 10:07 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Jerry T. Crawford, 66, of Van Wert, died at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born June 3, 1946, in Pineville, Ky., the son of the late Caleb and Effie (Lee) Crawford. Mr. Crawford retired from Federal-Mogul Corporation after 43 years of service. He attended Trinity Friends Church in […]
POSTED: 07/14/12 at 1:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Richard J. Windsor of Paulding died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at his residence. He was born February 15, 1929, in Peru, Ind., the son of the late Merritt B. and Edith (Wiswell) Windsor. On June 26, 1948, he married Florence (Mott) Windsor, who survives. Other survivors include five children, Kim Windsor of Edgerton, Tony Windsor, […]
POSTED: 07/14/12 at 1:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert natives “Sonny Boy Terry” Jerome and Mel Deal came home Friday to play a concert in Fountain Park as part of the 2012 Summer Music Series sponsored by The Van Wert County Foundation. Deal (above left), one of the premier studio musicians in Nashville, Tenn., and Jerome (shown with longtime friend Mike Sowers […]
POSTED: 07/14/12 at 6:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted StateWide Ford Lincoln is excited to announce it has paired with the LVW Soccer Association and Van Wert YMCA to bring its newest grassroots community program to kids and families. It’s called the Ford Escape Soccer Skills Challenge! Starting in July 2012, the Ford Escape Soccer Skills Challenge will join Ford dealerships with […]
POSTED: 07/14/12 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
This year’s Railroad Heritage Weekend will be held today and Sunday at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. The event will run from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday. Activities include vendors selling model railroad items, full-scale operating model railroad layouts and lots of good food. Admission is $2 and children under […]
POSTED: 07/14/12 at 6:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Off Stage Productions information Off Stage Productions, an amateur community theatre company providing quality and affordable dinner theatre in Van Wert, opens its 2012 season with an American farce —Sex, Please, We’re Sixty, written by Michael and Susan Parker and directed by Linda McClure — on Friday, October 5. Plan now to attend the production, […]
POSTED: 07/14/12 at 6:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
County Engineer’s information County engineering department crews have been busy cleaning up storm debris left over from the June 29 storm. After four weeks, debris removal operations will cease on Thursday, July 26. County crews have been doing their best to remove trees and brush from road right-of-ways, and landowners who haven’t already are encouraged […]
POSTED: 07/14/12 at 5:51 am. FILED UNDER: News