VWPD information The Van Wert Police Department is seeking help from the public in its investigation of a three-vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. September 1 at the intersection of Ervin Road and Washington Street. Police are seeking anyone who witnessed how the crash occurred. Anyone witnessing this collision is asked to call […]
POSTED: 09/05/12 at 4:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Mary Kay Wilcox, 94, died Monday, September 3, 2012, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born February 24, 1918, the daughter of the late William J. and Ellen Murphy. On October 7, 1941, she married the Rev. Edsel Wilcox, who preceded her in death on July 30, 1982. Survivors include two […]
POSTED: 09/05/12 at 12:17 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
There were plenty of activities and events held on Labor Day, the final official day of the 2012 Van Wert County Fair, although occasional rain showers dampened fairgoers a tad during the day. (photos by Jan Dunlap and Robin Kraner for the Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 09/04/12 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor While the 156th Van Wert County Fair is now pretty much over, for Junior Fair livestock exhibitors, this is the most important day of the fair, since it’s reward time for all the hard work put in taking care of poultry, dairy feeder calves, steers, pigs, goats, sheep and rabbits. The annual […]
POSTED: 09/04/12 at 6:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
Larry Wendel, executive secretary of The Van Wert County Foundation, presents Jerry Mazur, organizer of the Hot Air Festival, with a sponsorship donation for musical entertainment at this year’s Hot Air Festival. The donation will provide a free musical concert by Todd Allen Herendeen, who will sing his hit song “My Name Is America”. The […]
POSTED: 09/04/12 at 6:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 6.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.84 a gallon on Sunday. This compares with the national average, which has increased 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.80 a gallon, according to gasoline price website OhioGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]
POSTED: 09/04/12 at 6:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted The new Cross Over the Hill Bible Building at 10922 Ohio 118 will have an open house this Sunday, September 9, from 2-5:30 p.m. The Cross Over the Hill Steering Committee welcomes all visitors to tour the building, which is located in front of the new Van Wert Elementary School, and also meet […]
POSTED: 09/04/12 at 5:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
Angeline Marie “Mom” Miller, 87, of Delphos, died at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, September 1, 2012, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born September 7, 1924, in Landeck, the daughter of the late William A. and Armilla (Schwinnen) Kill. On September 21, 1946, she married Max O. Miller, who preceded her in death […]
POSTED: 09/04/12 at 5:11 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Lincolnview cross country information COLUMBUS GROVE — The Lincolnview cross country teams competed at the Columbus Grove Invitational on Saturday. The Lancer boys took home the third place trophy, finishing behind Columbus Grove and Minster, which are both ranked in the top five in the state in Division III. Bayley Tow led the team with […]
POSTED: 09/04/12 at 5:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police September 3, 1:26 a.m. — Jesse Ray Dubey, 19, of Caseville, Mich., was charged with underage consumption after he was stopped in the vicinity of the Van Wert Party Shop, 1060 S. Washington St. September 2, 4:47 p.m. — John V. Snavely, 46, of 229 W. First St., was charged with discharging […]
POSTED: 09/03/12 at 11:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement