Protective League has pets available

The Animal Protective League has the following  pets available for adoption: Cats Rosey, a 4-year-old female gray tiger; shots, declawed, fixed. Kittens Male and female, 7 months old; tiger, gray and black. Female, 12 weeks old; gray tiger, longhaired. Female, 12 weeks old; tabby, gray and white. Male, 12 weeks old; wormed, black with white […]

C’view groups win trophy

Crestview’s Knight Vision show choir and jazz band recently competed in the 35 annual Ada Music Festival, with the Knights earning the first runner-up place in Class C. Shown are members of the group with their trophy. The next event for both groups will be an upcoming Christmas concert on Monday, December 10. (Crestview photo)

Dale E. La Rue

Dale E. La Rue, 90, of Van Wert, died at 2:04 a.m. Thursday, November 22, 2012, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born September 26, 1922, in Van Wert, the son of the late Floyd D. and Grace (Spelbring) La Rue. On March 23, 1947, he married Helen (Shaffer) La Rue, […]

June L. Sutton Taylor

June L. Sutton Taylor, 82, of Paulding, died Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at Paulding County Hospital in Paulding. She was born June 22, 1930, in Paulding County, the daughter of the late Floyd and Emma (Gary) Sutton. She first married George Eddie Freeman, who preceded her in death on April 16, 1970. On October 14, […]

Christmas Garden

WINTER WONDERLAND — The Christmas Garden — best known as the Children’s Garden at other times of the year — got its official opening last night and hundreds of people came out to ooh and ah over the light display created and sponsored by Van Wert resident Jim Clay. Master Gardener Louise Hartwig flipped the […]

Decorated Vietnam vet gets last break

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It was a light day in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday, with four people sentenced for a variety of offenses. A former Vietnam War “tunnel rat” with six Purple Hearts was given a final chance at redemption by Judge Charles D. Steele on Wednesday. The judge, himself a Vietnam […]

Endowment fund honors Dottie Stahl

Information submitted Friends and colleagues of former American Red Cross volunteer coordinator Dottie Stahl have established a $5,000 endowment fund in her honor. Stahl retired in July of 2011 after serving as Red Cross volunteer coordinator at Van Wert County Hospital for over 20 years. “Dottie Stahl put forth tireless efforts in the development of […]

Entrepreneurial Fair kicks off contest

Information submitted The fourth annual Van Wert County Entrepreneurship Fair held Saturday, November 10, at Vantage Career Center was a success, thanks to many area professionals and enthusiastic participants.  This event served as the kickoff for the second annual Business Plan Challenge, a program where individuals can attend classes and receive counseling to create a […]

VWHS volleyball team has banquet

The Van Wert volleyball banquet was held Sunday, November 18, in the high school commons area. The teams, parents and coaches enjoyed a meal catered by Kristy Bidlack. The varsity team’s three senior captains were recognized for their great leadership for the 2012 season. WBL honors were Alexa Dunlap, First Team, All-Western Buckeye League; Alexis […]

Convoy Customer Day winners named

Information submitted Winners of prizes offered as part of Convoy Customer Appreciation Day include the following: Hall Lumber Company $50 gift certificate went to Helen Buuck; Thatcher-Kulwicki Insurance drawings won by Steve Haggerty and Vicki Saylor; Shear Magic gift certificates went to Derek Coil and Jeff Kopp; Goodies from the Sophisticut were won by Jo […]