VW District Volleyball Tournament information Marion Local won the battle of the Midwest Athletic Conference (MAC) schools on Thursday with a four-game victory over conference rival St. Henry 15-25, 25-19, 25-20 and 25-18 during Division II district final volleyball action at Van Wert High School. The Lady Flyers will move on to regional action, starting […]
POSTED: 10/26/12 at 5:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Post October 24, 6:02 p.m. – The side of an above-ground swimming pool was shot and damaged by a BB gun. October 23, 5:26 p.m. – A Van Wert woman said her credit card was stolen and used. October 23, 3:04 p.m. – Charles C Estle, 18, of Mendon, was charged with theft […]
POSTED: 10/26/12 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Patricia L. Ralston, 80, of Van Wert, died at 11:14 a.m. Thursday, October 25, 2012, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born September 11, 1932, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late H. Frank and Rachel E. Taylor. On September 13, 1952, she married Roger D. Ralston, who preceded […]
POSTED: 10/25/12 at 10:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Ruth P. Wolverton, 88, of Ottawa and formerly of Van Wert, died at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, October 25, 2012, at the Meadows of Kalida. She was born August 12, 1924, in Dupont, the daughter of the late Roman J. and Florence (Hittle) Williams. On August 15, 1944, she married Donald Eugene Wolverton, who preceded her […]
POSTED: 10/25/12 at 10:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert High School is betting its future on project-based education, but Principal Bill Clifton admits there have been some challenges as the school makes the changeover from traditional education to the project-based New Tech High School program. While the innovative New Tech High School curriculum provides the kinds of 21st century […]
POSTED: 10/25/12 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
ROCKY McVAIGH/for the Van Wert independent LIMA — The YMCA Marlins opened their 2012 winter season by traveling to the Lima Family YMCA this past Saturday to compete against Lima and Wapakoneta. Lima and Wapak are the two largest teams in the area and offer some very strong competition. Placing for the Marlins were: Tyra […]
POSTED: 10/25/12 at 6:17 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview volleyball information The Crestview Lady Knight volleyball team’s season ended Tuesday as the Knights were defeated by Leipsic in straight games, 13-25, 16-25 and 18-25, in a district semifinal match. Crestview ends the season with a 17-8 record overall. “I’m proud of these girls on their accomplishments this year,” said Crestview Coach Tammy Gregory. […]
POSTED: 10/25/12 at 6:11 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
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POSTED: 10/25/12 at 5:18 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police October 23, 4:51 p.m. – A burglary complaint was filed by a resident of the 200 block of West Clime Street. Officers stated that someone gained entry to the residence through a window and took some prescription medicine from the home. October 22, 4:38 a.m. – A […]
POSTED: 10/25/12 at 5:12 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert independent/police reports A Van Wert man has been charged in connection with an armed robbery that occurred Wednesday night at a local business. Kyle W. Caldwell, 33, of 911½ E. Main St., made an initial appearance in Van Wert Municipal Court this morning on a charge of armed robbery, a felony of the […]
POSTED: 10/25/12 at 5:06 am. FILED UNDER: News