James A. Dysinger, 50, of Paulding, died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, in Auglaize Township, Paulding County. He was born March 7, 1962, in Paulding, the son of the late Vernon C. and Iona (Holtsberry) Dysinger. On April 17, 1992, he married Merry Chris (Lowe) Dysinger, who survives. […]
POSTED: 09/20/12 at 1:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Board of Education approved a number of personnel items and also heard reports on the start of school last week during its September meeting held Wednesday in the First Federal Lecture Hall. The half-hour meeting included a report from Superintendent Ken Amstutz on traffic snarls at Van Wert Elementary […]
POSTED: 09/20/12 at 6:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A man who stabbed his brother during an argument over a woman was sentenced in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday. Caleb Mech, 26, of Van Wert, was sentenced to three years of community control, including up to six months in the Western Ohio Regional Treatment and Habilitation (WORTH) Center […]
POSTED: 09/20/12 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted Van Wert High School volleyball teams will be hosting a “Volley For The Cure” match on Monday, October 8, at 6 p.m. when they host the Antwerp Archers. The volleyball team members will be taking orders for the “Volley For The Cure” t-shirts until next Wednesday, September 26. To order a T-shirt contact one of the […]
POSTED: 09/20/12 at 5:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
United Way information The United Way of Van Wert County Day of Caring Food Drive is in full swing! Barrels are set out around town, and the public is asked to help by filling them with non-perishable food items to restock the Salvation Army food pantry. The barrels will be out for donations through Wednesday, September […]
POSTED: 09/20/12 at 5:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
OSHP information AUGLAIZE TOWNSHIP, Paulding County — A Paulding man died Wednesday morning when the pickup truck he was driving rear-ended a dump truck on Ohio 111 in Paulding County. James A. Dysinger, 50, was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries received in the crash by Paulding County Coroner Dr. Joseph Kuhn. According to […]
POSTED: 09/20/12 at 5:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted The Van Wert Civic Theatre and the Van Wert Arts Factory are partnering to support the visual and performing arts with an art display at the Civic Theatre. Artwork from Arts Factory artists will be on display in the lower lobby of the theatre during intermission at each performance. The artwork is available […]
POSTED: 09/20/12 at 5:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Health Department information The Van Wert County Health Department is offering a drive-through flu shot clinic this Saturday, September 22, at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Seasonal flu vaccinations will be available from 8 a.m.-noon. People interested in this service should enter the fairgrounds at Gate 5 on Fox Road. Vaccine prices are $12 for […]
POSTED: 09/20/12 at 5:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police September 17, 5:35 p.m. – Bradley McGue, 23, of Delphos, was arrested on charges of domestic violence as a result of an incident in the 400 block of East Ninth Street.
POSTED: 09/20/12 at 5:30 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
POSTED: 09/19/12 at 2:13 pm. FILED UNDER: St. Mary's News





