James E. Gilbert, 72, of Van Wert, died at 11:41 a.m. Monday, August 6, 2012, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born March 3, 1940, in Paducah, Ky., the son of the late Robert and Lorine (Culp) Gilbert. He married Kathy (Martin) Gilbert, who survives in Van Wert. Other survivors include […]
POSTED: 08/07/12 at 11:03 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police August 4, 10:28 a.m. — The theft of money was reported at Wells Fargo Bank. Police are investigating. August 4, 10:41 p.m. — Amy S. Finger, 37, of 205 S. Fulton St., was charged with domestic violence and also resisting arrest after she struggled with police officers attempting to arrest her on […]
POSTED: 08/07/12 at 6:33 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor After more than two decades, it appears as if parking enforcement is returning to Van Wert’s downtown area. During a meeting Monday evening of City Council’s Streets & Alleys Committee to discuss the issue, Mayor Don Farmer announced a proposal that would call for a two-hour parking limit in the downtown area, […]
POSTED: 08/07/12 at 6:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted Van Wert County Sheriff Stan Owens is seeking assistance from area farmers and landowners to enhance motorists’ public safety. This is the time of year when cornfields reach their full height and can also hamper visibility at intersections. When the view of approaching traffic is blocked, the results can be serious accidents. Anything […]
POSTED: 08/07/12 at 4:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YWCA Summer Food Program participants learned about valuing different races through a program called, “What’s wrong with being different?” In this photo, kids mixed and shared different paint colors on their skin to represent unity and equality. The program explains that it takes many different people to make a great community. (YWCA photo)
POSTED: 08/07/12 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted Lincolnview Local Board of Education will hold a special meeting today at 7 p.m. in the district conference room. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss personnel items relative to the filling of the district’s interim superintendent’s position.
POSTED: 08/07/12 at 4:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County Homemakers and Community Education Council has announced that Brandon Lippi of Van Wert has been named the winner of a $200 scholarship. Lippi is a 2012 graduate of Lincolnview High School, and will be studying engineering at Ohio University. He has been active in sports, community service activities, and church events […]
POSTED: 08/07/12 at 4:23 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Little League baseball players from Mendon, Middle Point, Rockford, Willshire, Wren, Convoy and Ohio City joined forces in mid-July to play in the Payne Little League Tournament. This county All-Star team took first prize, going undefeated throughout the four day tournament against Antwerp, Fairview and Archbold. All-Star team members include (front row, from the left) […]
POSTED: 08/07/12 at 4:08 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Opal Faye Ankney, 90, of Paulding, died at Paulding County Hospital in Paulding. She was born December 28, 1921, in Paulding, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Hoover) Glick. On June 16, 1940, she married Estel W. “Jim” Ankney, who preceded her in death on March 20, 2002. Mrs. Ankney was employed by […]
POSTED: 08/06/12 at 12:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Although rain dampened the fairgrounds on Saturday, events for this year’s Van Wert Rib Fest still (mostly) got off without a hitch. The 6th annual edition of the event had several new activities this year, including a “When Pigs Fly” plastic pig drop, Pig Races and a Rib Fest Relay Race. (photos by Dave Mosier […]
POSTED: 08/06/12 at 6:05 am. FILED UNDER: News