Esther K. Pohlman, 87, of Delphos, died at 12:55 p.m. Saturday, December 22, 2012, at The Meadows of Ottawa-Glandorf. She was born January 28, 1925, in Ottawa Township, Putnam County, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Birkemeier) Michel. She married Orville H. Dickman, who preceded her in death in 1965. She then married […]
POSTED: 12/26/12 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police December 24, 11:55 p.m. — Lewis E. Weaver Jr., 38, of Muncie, Ind., was arrested on an active warrant issued on behalf of the Paulding County Sheriff’s Department while at a residence in the 200 block of South Vine Street. December 23, 4:34 a.m. — Tyler L. Scheblo, 30, of 116 E. […]
POSTED: 12/26/12 at 6:20 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
The large cast of Shrek the Musical brought a magical musical to the stage of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio on Saturday, where the DreamWorks musical delighted audiences at two performances. Here, Donkey (Jeremy Gaston) tries makes friends with a very reluctant Shrek (Perry Sook). (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 12/24/12 at 9:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted The City of Van Wert is preparing for the arrival of Santa Claus from the North Pole tomorrow. Van Wert Mayor Don Farmer said he received a request from Santa at approximately 7:30 p.m. Sunday concerning air traffic at the Van Wert County Regional Airport. “As a result of that request, I have […]
POSTED: 12/24/12 at 9:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted CONVOY — Convoy Village Councilman Wayne Dawson will be retiring as of Monday, December 31. Dawson, who has served for more than 25 years on Convoy Village Council, is a lifelong village resident who retired from Navistar in Fort Wayne, Ind. He has served on the Finance, Insurance and Streets & Alleys committees […]
POSTED: 12/24/12 at 8:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
The following pets are available for adoption through The Animal Protective League: 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 […]
POSTED: 12/24/12 at 8:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports After a close first quarter, the Van Wert Lady Cougars upped their defensive pressure and ran away from the Delphos Jefferson Lady Wildcats, winning 60-40 in a non-conference game played on Saturday. The game was close, 18-17, at the end of the first quarter, but Van Wert then outscored the Jeffcats […]
POSTED: 12/24/12 at 8:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview girls’ basketball information The Crestview Lady Knights defeated Kalida 47-37 in non-league action on Saturday afternoon. Crestview used strong opening and closing quarters to knock off the once beaten Lady Wildcats. Leading scorers for the Lady Knights included Lindsey Motycka, with 15 points, and Mackenzie Riggenbach, with 13. Kennis Mercer chipped in 8 points as well […]
POSTED: 12/24/12 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Hermenia Ruth High, 84, of Ohio City, died at 3:25 a.m. Saturday, December 22, 2012, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born January 14, 1928, in Ohio City, the daughter of the late Laurel and Myrtle Garnet (Smalley) Hoffman. On May 18, 1947, she married Richard W. High Sr., who preceded […]
POSTED: 12/24/12 at 6:54 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Mildred A. (Evans) Kreischer, 86, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012, at the Sharonbrooke Assisted Living facility in Newark. She was born December 27, 1925, in Jackson Township, Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Duvall) Evans. On October 24, 1947, she married Harold R. Dunifon and they had three […]
POSTED: 12/23/12 at 5:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries