Celeste C. Scheurich, 93, of Paulding, died Sunday, March 10, 2013, at Paulding County Hospital in Paulding. She was born December 23, 1919, in Paulding, the daughter of the late Ralph Cress and Eva Lenore (Dowell) Hanenkratt. On December 23, 1941, she married William J. Scheurich, who preceded her in death on August 1, 2007. […]
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Donald A. Schweller, 75, of Paulding, died Saturday, March 9, 2013, at the Gardens of Paulding. He was born January 12, 1938, in Ottoville, the son of the late Julian and Regina (Hilgers) Schweller. On September 30, 1961, he married Norma Jean “Jeannie” (Haunhorst) Schweller, who survives. Other survivors include a son, Todd Schweller of […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert County Fair Board held a public meeting on Saturday to provide information on the organization’s financial situation and to provide a forum for area residents to provide input on the direction of the fair. Board President Brad Taylor addressed the fair board’s finances, noting that a lot harder look […]
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Bowfire performed at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Sunday afternoon for a large, appreciative crowd that came to hear its electrifying blend of music and dance. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
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Gasoline price news Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio fell 12.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.56 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.66 a […]
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VWHS music dept. news On March 8-9, the Van Wert High Music Department hosted the Ohio Music Education Association District Band and Choir Contest. Bands and choirs from across the region performed for judges and received ratings. The contest was held at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Special thanks for hosting duties should be extended […]
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Information submitted U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has announced the 2013 Congressional Art Competition and encourages high school students in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District to submit their original artwork. “The Congressional Art Competition is a tremendous opportunity to encourage and recognize the creative talents of our high school students from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District,” Latta […]
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The following pets are available for adoption through The Animal Protective League: Cats Rosey, a 4-year-old female gray tiger; shots, declawed, fixed. Kittens Male and female, 7 months old tiger; gray and black. Female, 12 weeks old gray tiger; longhaired. Female, 12 weeks old tabby; gray. Male, 12 weeks old; wormed, black with white feet […]
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Venedocia Lions Club news VENEDOCIA — The Venedocia Lions Club will be sponsoring its annual “all you can eat” Pancakes & Sausage Day on Saturday, March 16, at the Venedocia Lions building in that village. Serving will be from 6 a.m.-2 p.m. and the cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 4-12. […]
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Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police March 10, 3:25 p.m. — Debra Etzkorn, 44, of Delphos, was cited for driving under a license suspension and operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) as a result of a traffic stop in the city. March 9, 3:14 p.m. — Police received a call from a security […]
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