Frieda Irene Gordon, 86, of Antwerp, died Monday, July 2, 2012, at the Country Inn Enhanced Living Center in Paulding. She was born July 14, 1925, in Paulding County, the daughter of the late Basil and Lettie M. (Hooker) Williamson. In 1945, she married Herman W. Gordon, who preceded her in death on July 11, […]
POSTED: 07/05/12 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police July 2, 4 p.m. — A resident of the 900 block of North Main Street reported that someone stole a wedding ring from inside the residence.
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The 2012 Holiday at Home celebration went off as planned, with area residents coming out for the annual Fourth of July Parade down Main Street, events and activities at the Van County Historical Museum and Smiley Park and the annual fireworks display over the airport. (photos by Jan Dunlap and Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Utility workers continue to restore power throughout the northwest Ohio area, although Van Wert County residents are mostly back on the grid, as of today. County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy said Wednesday that the villages of Venedocia, Ohio City, Convoy, Middle Point, Willshire and Wren have all had power restored, with […]
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Parks & Recreation Dept. info It’s that time again. The Van Wert Parks and Recreation Department is now taking registrations for its NFL Flag Football Program. This program provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact continuous action while learning lessons in teamwork. This year two age categories will be offered […]
POSTED: 07/04/12 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police July 2, 8:37 p.m. — Mark A. Gillette, 45, of 307 W. Main St., was charged with disorderly conduct for an incident that occurred at the Van Wert Police Department. July 2, 3:48 p.m. — Raychel R. McGill, 20, of 627 S. Wayne St., was charged with obstructing official business as a […]
POSTED: 07/04/12 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Electric utility workers are slowing bringing the area back on line after what could be Van Wert County’s most devastating storm ever, but thousands remain without power — both in the county and the surrounding area. AEP said only about 4,500 customers remain without power in the county, from a high of […]
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The Van Wert independent Although local residents are dealing with the loss of power and a nearly unprecedented heat wave, many will still take the time to honor America’s founding during Van Wert’s annual Holiday at Home celebration today. A parade is set for 11 this morning on Main Street in downtown Van Wert, while […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor An Ottawa man involved in a string of burglaries in a multi-county area was given a prison term on Tuesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Logan Weis, 21, was sentenced to 12 months in prison on each of two counts of attempted burglary, both fourth-degree felony offenses. Judge Charles D. […]
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FEMA information CHICAGO, Ill. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants individuals and families to understand how to cope with excessive heat and is encouraging everyone to exercise caution when faced with extreme conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued excessive heat warnings and advisories in areas throughout […]
POSTED: 07/04/12 at 6:35 am. FILED UNDER: News