Van Wert Municipal Court got two new probation officers Thursday as Karen Long (shown with husband Kent) and John Wiley were sworn in by Judge Jill Leatherman in her courtroom. The judge also demonstrated a new video arraignment system she plans to implement in mid-September. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 08/31/12 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Dept. of Health information COLUMBUS — Ohio’s first human death in a 2012 West Nile virus (WNV) case was reported by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), which also continues to see widespread West Nile human infection. The 76-year-old Hamilton County man was hospitalized with encephalitis. “We continue to see growing numbers of human […]
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Staff/submitted reports As of today, it is illegal to use any mobile communications device while driving in Ohio for those under the age of 18. This means no texting, emailing, cell phone calls, video games, iPad/tablet or handheld GPS use while driving, even when sitting at a light or in a traffic jam. The law […]
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Van Wert boys’ golf information Shooting a season-low 155, the Van Wert Cougar golf team downed visiting Elida by seven strokes in a Western Buckeye League dual match played at Willow Bend Country Club. The Cougars were led by seniors Jacob Brake and Tyler Turnwald, who shot a 36 and 38, respectively. Elida’s low score […]
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Van Wert girls’ tennis information The Van Wert girls’ tennis team won a hard-fought match over Elida that was closer than the 5-0 final result indicates. No. 1 Cougar singles player Katie Etter won a tough match, 6-3, 6-4, while Paige Dunlap had an easier time in earning a 6-0, 6-2 victory at No. 2 […]
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Lincolnview girls’ golf information ST. HENRY — The Lady Lancer Golf team traveled to Redskin territory to take on two different tribes as the host, St. Henry, and Wapakoneta each waited for their chance to scalp the Lancers. Lancer senior Kaitlyn Brant earned match medalist honors as she overcame a triple bogey on the last […]
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Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police August 29, 9:54 p.m. — Officers were called to the 800 block of West Skinner Street to deal with a domestic dispute. The suspect in the case was not taken into custody due to a pre-existing medical issue, and was taken to a local hospital for medical […]
POSTED: 08/30/12 at 7:05 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor There were plenty of activities and events held as the 156th edition of the Van Wert County Fair got off to a good start under fair skies on Wednesday. After ribboncutting ceremonies to officially open the fair, Adam Schumm and Katie Vorst were chosen as the 2012 Junior Fair King and Queen […]
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Fair Board President Dave Evans cuts the ribbon to officially open the 156th edition of the Van Wert County Fair, while city and county political and business leaders and other Fair Board members look on. (Jan Dunlap/Van Wert independent)
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Two people were given prison sentences during hearings held Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Ronald Dillingham, 36, of Lima, was sentenced to serve his original sentence of 12 months in prison after he violated his community control program with drunk driving charges filed in both Lima and Defiance. Dillingham […]
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