The Van Wert Cougar girls’ tennis team blanked Kenton 5-0 to win its second match of the season and first Western Buckeye League victory. Above, No. 1 singles player Katie Etter is shown in action, while (below) No. 2 singles player Paige Dunlap gets ready to hit a backhand. (photos by Cindy Wood/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 08/24/12 at 5:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lancer golf information CELINA — The Lady Lancer and Lady Raider golf teams traveled to the Mercer County Elks golf course just south of Celina to take on the Lady Cavaliers of Coldwater. With the nice weather conditions, as well as a beautiful golf course, the three teams set forth in a closely contested tri-match. […]
POSTED: 08/24/12 at 4:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Jack E. Werner, 86, of Florida and formerly of Delphos, died at 6:17 a.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at Tuscany Inpatient Hospice House in Marion County, Fla. He was born October 24, 1925, in Delphos, the son of the late Elmer C. and Ann (Laird) Werner. On June 11, 1952, he married Mary K. (Spencer) […]
POSTED: 08/23/12 at 10:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 08/23/12 at 5:59 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Two people were given prison sentences and two others ordered held on cash bonds during an otherwise light day in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday. Chris Lane, 49, of Van Wert, was sentenced to 12 months in prison on a charge of trafficking in drugs, a felony of the […]
POSTED: 08/23/12 at 5:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
NPAC information Each year, The Oak Ridge Boys’ Christmas tour plays to packed houses across America. The group’s 22nd annual holiday tour is coming to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio on Friday, November 23, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the Van Wert show go on sale today at noon in the box […]
POSTED: 08/23/12 at 5:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation has awarded a $38,000 grant to the YWCA of Van Wert County for its Summer Food Program. The program ensures children receiving free breakfasts and lunches during the school year will not go hungry during their summer vacations. The YWCA will use the grant for kitchen renovations that […]
POSTED: 08/23/12 at 5:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
OSU Extension information The Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) program is a national and international organization designed to provide opportunities for gardening enthusiasts of all types and levels to acquire training in numerous aspects of gardening and landscaping, to develop long-lasting friendships with other MGVs, to learn from other MGVs, and to provide an outlet for […]
POSTED: 08/23/12 at 5:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted CELINA – Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey announced the indictment and arrests of nine people on charges resulting from an investigation by the Grand Lake Task Force. The task force is a combined effort of law enforcement agencies in Mercer and Auglaize counties. Celina Police Department also assisted the Sheriff’s Department and the task force […]
POSTED: 08/23/12 at 5:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Betty Louise Fortney, 87, of Convoy, died at 6:04 p.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born October 3, 1924, in Monroeville, Ind., the daughter of the late Homer and Viola (Haas) Taylor. She first married Charles Baumert, who preceded her in death on October 20, 1971. […]
POSTED: 08/22/12 at 7:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries