Elks information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, held its annual Christmas Party for the children and grandchildren of Elk members on Saturday, December 15. The children were entertained by magician Aron Roehm of Decatur, Ind., while lunch was provided to all in attendance and the kids were able to enjoy […]
POSTED: 12/17/12 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police December 13, 4:51 p.m. — Robin Hamilton, 46, of Delphos, was cited for driving under suspension as a result of a traffic stop in the city.
POSTED: 12/17/12 at 6:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Dr. Robert B. Scheidt, 78, of Van Wert, died at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, December 15, 2012, at his residence. He was born September 8, 1934, in Celina, the son of the late Dr. Walter Charles and Geneva Pearl (Basil) Scheidt. On June 3, 1961, he married Sandra K. (Pequignot) Scheidt, who survives at the residence. […]
POSTED: 12/16/12 at 7:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Audrey Lynne Moore, 35, of Payne, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 11:25 a.m. Saturday, December 15, 2012, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center after bravely fighting a lengthy battle with cancer. Audrey was born in Paulding on February 16, 1977, a daughter of Nancy (Thompson) and Tony Burkley. […]
POSTED: 12/16/12 at 7:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Mary E. Murphy, 70, of Van Wert, died at 5:25 a.m. Friday, December 14, 2012, at Kobacker House Hospice in Columbus. She was born March 30, 1942, in Roda, Va., the daughter of Avalon (Grindstaff) Back, who survives in Mandale, and the late Delmon Back. On July 30, 1983, she married Alan P. Murphy, who […]
POSTED: 12/15/12 at 10:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports LIMA — It was a wild and wooly — and not all that pretty — battle when Van Wert and Shawnee opened the Western Buckeye League season in a game played Friday at Shawnee, but the Cougars managed to escape with a 42-40 win nevertheless. Free throw shooting down the stretch was […]
POSTED: 12/15/12 at 8:14 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — The Crestview Knights jumped out to a big lead and then cruised to a 62-33 Northwest Conference victory over Delphos Jefferson on Friday night. The Knights were led by Tyson Bolenbaugh’s 19-point offensive performance, while Cam Etzler added 11 points for Crestview. Freshman Trey Smith was the top scorer […]
POSTED: 12/15/12 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
YMCA information The YMCA of Van Wert County will again be hosting the holiday event, “Rockin’ the Holidays at the Y” this year. The event will be held on Friday, December 21, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. “Rockin’ the Holidays” is a free, open to the public event that will be held under the big tents and […]
POSTED: 12/15/12 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Medical Services recently donated $500 to help the Salvation Army Angel Tree. The donation reflects the proceeds from an employee ran bake sale. “It is important to our organization to give back to the community,” said Van Wert Medical Services Executive Director Nicholas Spoonmore. “Employee led fundraisers, for deserving causes like Angel Tree, is […]
POSTED: 12/15/12 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted The Gift Shoppe at the Seven Oaks, located on the grounds of the Van Wert County Historical Society, will be hosting its final author for the season in the form of Santa Claus, the author and keeper of the Good Little Boys and Good Little Girls List. Santa will be visiting the Gift […]
POSTED: 12/15/12 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: News