Eugenia E. McOmber, 61, of Convoy, died at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2012, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born November 18, 1950, in Van Wert, the daughter of Eugene and Mary Ellen (Couts) Jerome, who survive in Columbia City, Ind. On August 27, 1987, she married Michael K. McOmber, […]
POSTED: 03/26/12 at 12:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor As many of those involved locally in economic development know, there are many ways to create new jobs. But creating jobs often takes a combination of state, regional and local development effort, and that’s where a relatively new agency, Jobs Ohio, comes in. Gary Thompson, director of the Northwest Ohio Region of […]
POSTED: 03/26/12 at 5:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Not too many people would disagree that politics seems to be getting more like comedy every day. But Capitol Steps took the hilarity to new heights with its performance Saturday at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. An example was this sketch, “The Merry Wives of Newt Gingrich,” performed by four members of […]
POSTED: 03/26/12 at 4:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/CHP information Contestants for the “Ohio Has Talent!” competition on Saturday, March 31, at 7 p.m. at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center now have more to compete for. In addition to the $500, $250 and $100 offered in prize money, representatives from the Ohio Idol contest in Columbus will be on hand to […]
POSTED: 03/26/12 at 1:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police March 23, 7:05 a.m. — Adam G. Blatteau, 31, of 410 S. Shannon St., was charged with domestic violence in connection with an incident that took place at his residence. Delphos Police March 23, 10:55 a.m. — William Estle, 25, of Delphos, was arrested on an active warrant issued in Mercer County […]
POSTED: 03/26/12 at 12:30 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
The Willshire Township trustees will be placing the electrical aggregation issue on the November 6 General Election ballot. This will affect only the residents of the Crestview Local School District portion of Willshire Township, as Parkway residents voted on the issue in November 2011. This ballot issue is necessary due to an oversight on the […]
POSTED: 03/26/12 at 12:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Optimist Club of Van Wert recently held its oratorical contest based on the topic “How my Optimism Helps Me Overcome Obstacles.” Wade Healey won first place in the competition for boys and Ann Brake won first place in the competition for girls. They each received gold medallions and checks for $150. In addition, the […]
POSTED: 03/26/12 at 12:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
The following pets are available for adoption through The Animal Protective League: Cats Gracie, a 2-year-old female; spayed, front declawed, white and orange spots. Females, 4- and 7 years old; declawed, fixed, shots, calico, gray and white and black. Zane, a 1-year-old male; neutered, gray tiger. Sammy, a 4-year-old male; neutered, declawed, shots, gray tiger. […]
POSTED: 03/26/12 at 12:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
There are still tickets remaining for the 2012 Peony Festival Pageant, which will be held at 7:30 p.m. this Friday, March 30, in The Marsh Foundation Auditorium. The pageant features seven seniors from area high schools competing for the title of Queen Jubilee XXXVII. Pageant tickets are $8 apiece and are being sold at Derry […]
POSTED: 03/26/12 at 12:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/Peony Festival information Seven area seniors will be competing this coming Friday for the title of Queen Jubilee XXXVII during the annual Peony Festival held at The Marsh Foundation Auditorium. The pageant will begin at 7:30 that evening. Candidates for the title of 2012 Peony Festival queen include the following: Alex Burchfield is […]
POSTED: 03/23/12 at 11:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News