Galen E. Gamble, 92, of Van Wert, died at 10:05 p.m. Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at Van Wert Manor. He was born January 1, 1920, in Van Wert, the son of the late Eugene S. and Lela (Morris) Gamble. He first married Virginia (Taylor) Gamble, who preceded him in death in 1979. He then married […]
POSTED: 08/08/12 at 12:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert County Sheriff Stan Owens has announced that a $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of those involved in a home invasion burglary at the Daniel Hemker residence on March 18. Van Wert County Crime Stoppers and an anonymous donor are providing the reward money. The […]
POSTED: 08/08/12 at 5:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Garmann Miller Architects-Engineers recently made a $1,000 donation to the Wright State University-Lake Campus engineering program. The Lake Campus’ goal is to have 100 students enrolled in the program within four years. There are currently approximately 80 students enrolled. Garmann Miller, which began operations in 1992 with help from the Lake Campus’ Business Enterprise Center, […]
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OSHP information COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol has announced its selection of a new commander for the Van Wert Post to replace Lt. Raymond Haas, whose retirement was official this past Friday. Sergeant Leslie D. Brode was promoted to the rank of lieutenant on Tuesday by Colonel John Born, Patrol superintendent, during a […]
POSTED: 08/08/12 at 5:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
US Bank recently donated $2,000 to the YMCA annual board campaign. YMCA campaign money and United Way funding provide needed assistance for over 500 children and families each year. Here, YMCA Executive Director Hugh Kocab receives the check from Craig Bell, US Bank branch manager. (YMCA photo)
POSTED: 08/08/12 at 5:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Lincolnview Local Board of Education held a special meeting on Tuesday night to interview candidates for the position of interim superintendent. According to Lincolnview Treasurer Troy Bowersock, interviews were held in executive session and no action was taken following the interviews.
POSTED: 08/08/12 at 4:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert Police Department solve an incident of burglary that occurred at 628 State St. in Van Wert. On July 2, around 9:15 p.m., an unknown person entered the garage located at 628 State St. Stolen from the garage was a green […]
POSTED: 08/08/12 at 4:56 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers
Van Wert Police August 5, 3:51 p.m. — Chad M. Caldwell, 34, of 533 S. Franklin St., was charged with domestic violence as a result of an incident at his residence. August 3, 1:21 p.m. — The theft of items from two vehicles was reported at a business in the 1300 block of South Shannon […]
POSTED: 08/08/12 at 4:52 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Geneva Lambert was born June 22, 1922, in Delphos. Her parents were Benjamin and Ethyl (Miller) Etgen, who are both deceased. Her husband, Lonnie Lambert, who she married on March 27, 1942, preceded her in death on February 25, 2009. Mrs. Lambert died at 12:27 p.m. Sunday, August 5, 2012, in the Van Wert County […]
POSTED: 08/07/12 at 8:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
This Friday night concludes our 2012 Summer Music in Fountain Park, sponsored by The Van Wert County Foundation. And as we did last year, we are going out in grand fashion! We start with music from one of the most popular rock/jazz bands of all-time- Chicago. Brass Transit is a tribute band that so accurately […]
POSTED: 08/07/12 at 4:17 pm. FILED UNDER: News