Information submitted An open house/orientation for Lincolnview Junior and Senior High School will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 16. The evening will begin with a general assembly in the gymnasium, with Principal Kelly Dye introducing junior high and high school staff members. Dye will also provide information on school policies, as well as […]
POSTED: 08/10/12 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Loving father and cherished husband Robert Patrick Vickery passed away on August 6, 2012, at the age of 59. He was born May 5, 1953, and is survived by his wife, Bonnie Vickery, and two children, Robert Andrews-Vickery and Alexis Vickery Prokup. Left to cherish his memory are his brother and sisters, Denny Vickery, Gayle […]
POSTED: 08/10/12 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
YWCA Summer Food Program participants in the 10-11-12 group toured K&L Ready-Mix to learn about cement creation. (YWCA photo)
POSTED: 08/10/12 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Information submitted Convoy United Methodist defeated North Union and St. Mary’s defeated First Baptist to advance in tournament play in early matches. Convoy U.M. then won again over St. Mary’s. Going head to head, the No. 1-seeded Lifehouse was defeated by No. 2 seed Calvary. Lifehouse then faced Convoy U.M. in the losers bracket and defeated […]
POSTED: 08/10/12 at 3:27 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police August 7, 9:43 p.m. — Jessica Beveridge, 24, of Rockford, was arrested on an active warrant issued in Lima Municipal Court. August 6, 4:44 a.m. — Richard Cook, 42, of Delphos, was arrested on charges of domestic violence as a result of an incident that occurred in […]
POSTED: 08/09/12 at 9:53 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A man already serving time in an Indiana prison was arraigned Wednesday on rape charges — one of eight people indicted by the August session of the Van Wert County Grand Jury — while a Marion woman involved in a home-invasion robbery who was let out of prison early was sent back […]
POSTED: 08/09/12 at 6:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted WASHINGTON, D.C. — New federal assistance is available to Van Wert County homeowners, renters, and small business owners that experienced financial loss due to severe storms and high winds that occurred between June 29 and July 3. On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) announced that the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) […]
POSTED: 08/09/12 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Brumback Library information As part of its 97th annual Summer Reading Program, the Brumback Library offered children a myriad of creative programs and exciting activities in June and July. Local award winning artist Sally M. Geething, along with 400 children who registered for this year’s program, helped to create two paintings entitled “Dream Big” to […]
POSTED: 08/09/12 at 6:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Girl Scouts information CINCINNATI — As the Girl Scouts celebrate their 100th anniversary, they are honoring 100 “Women of Influence” who make a difference in this community. Honorees are women who, through their lives and work, exemplify the leadership, diversity and spirit of the Girl Scout movement in one of four categories. Nomination forms can […]
POSTED: 08/09/12 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
VWCS information The Van Wert Early Childhood Center will be holding screenings for incoming kindergarten students the week of September 10, as noted during registration. Letters will be sent out the week of August 13 stating an appointment time. Screenings will be held at 839 Prospect Ave. (formally the Washington Elementary School). Students will be […]
POSTED: 08/09/12 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: News