Tyson L. Humerickhouse, 28, of Van Wert, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at his residence. He was born May 8, 1984, in Van Wert, the son of Randy and Diann (Moreland) Humerickhouse, who survive in Van Wert. Tyson was co-owner of RTC Motors in Van Wert and a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Convoy. […]
POSTED: 01/24/13 at 5:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
George Sterling, 77, of Delphos, died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born June 10, 1935, in Delphos, the son of the late Charles and Jessie (Follas) Sterling. He married Fairy (Etta) Cross, who preceded him in death on January 16, 2013. Survivors include two […]
POSTED: 01/24/13 at 5:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Members of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants pro basketball team were at the Van Wert Family YMCA Wednesday to provide basketball instruction to a number of local youngsters. Above, members talk to local kids and YMCA Program Director Mitch Price. Below, kids work on drills under the eyes of the Ants’ players. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert […]
POSTED: 01/24/13 at 11:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer Aurora Longstreth is over-the-top excited — and exhausted. The 2012 Van Wert High School graduate and freshman at the University of Toledo recently returned from a trip that she says overwhelmed her — in a good way. Longstreth, daughter of Doug and Marybeth Longstreth of Van Wert, recently arrived home from […]
POSTED: 01/24/13 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent staff reports Two people changed their pleas to guilty and two others appeared on probation violation charges in a light day Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Chad Rowe, 28, of Lima, admitted to violating his probation by failing to inform the probation department of a contact with a law […]
POSTED: 01/24/13 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
United Way campaign news The 2012 United Way Campaign has raised $416,282, or 83 percent, of its $500,000 goal. “We are extremely grateful to the Van Wert community for the response we have had for this campaign,” said Campaign Chair R J Coleman. “There is great need within our community and our agencies and we, […]
POSTED: 01/24/13 at 7:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
County Spelling Bee news Sandra Freeman, coordinator for gifted and curriculum services for the Western Buckeye Educational Service Center, cordially invites the public to attend the 2013 Journal Gazette Van Wert County Spelling Bee. The County Bee is scheduled for Thursday, February 7, at 7 p.m. in the Marsh Foundation School Auditorium. Thirteen contestants representing […]
POSTED: 01/24/13 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
County Auditor’s Office news Van Wert County Auditor Nancy Dixon reminded county dog owners that Thursday, January 31, is the last day to purchase a dog license without incurring a penalty. After that day there will be a $16 penalty to purchase a license. Dog licenses can be purchased in the auditor’s office, Room 205 […]
POSTED: 01/24/13 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Geraldine J. Meyer, 87, of Van Wert, died at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at Van Wert Manor. She was born August 11, 1925, in Auglaize County, the daughter of the late John and Gladys (Cochlin) Yinger. She married Urban J. Meyer, who preceded her in death on November 9, 1987. Survivors include a […]
POSTED: 01/23/13 at 11:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Elyse Klinger Crestview students celebrated the end of exams with a week full of events. Even without school Monday, some students are still getting out of class the rest of the week. Tuesday, Crestview’s National Honors Society put together their annual blood drive. Last year, the blood drive was a huge success and this […]
POSTED: 01/23/13 at 2:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News