Van Wert independent sports LIMA – The first time Crestview and Ottoville’s girls played this season, the Lady Green eked out a four-point victory. This time, it wasn’t even close, as Ottoville ran away from the Knights for a 54-23 win in Division IV district final game played Saturday at Lima Senior High School. The […]
POSTED: 03/04/13 at 5:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police March 2, 10:16 p.m. — Jalen R. Welch-McClain, 20, of Van Wert, was charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and also cited for underage possession of alcohol, as a result of a traffic stop in the 100 block of South Washington Street. March 1, 4:56 p.m. — David E. Pollock, […]
POSTED: 03/04/13 at 1:52 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
John A. Linder, 86, of Delphos, died at 5:15 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. He was born March 12, 1926, in Delphos, the son of the late F. Pat and Pearle (Burt) Linder. On September 3, 1948, he married A. Joan (Rice) Linder, who survives in Delphos. Other […]
POSTED: 03/04/13 at 1:49 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Zack Hartman Jr., 76, of Van Wert, died at 11:11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013, at the Va Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born August 29, 1936, in Van Wert, the son of the late Zach H. Hartman Sr. and Fay A. (Gaskill) Hartman. He had been married to Cordella (Allen) Hartman. Survivors […]
POSTED: 03/03/13 at 6:40 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 03/02/13 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer Matt Saunier doesn’t mind the spotlight. In fact, he’s perfectly comfortable with it. Saunier, a senior at Van Wert High School, has served as a volunteer lighting director at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center for many years, and, even though he’s only a senior in high school, Saunier boasts enough experience […]
POSTED: 03/02/13 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Heart Land Patriots news The Van Wert County Heart Land Patriots will meet for their next regular meeting on Tuesday, March 12, at 7 p.m., in the Fireside Room of the Trinity Friends Family Life Center, 605 N. Franklin St. in Van Wert. Principal speaker for the evening’s agenda will be newly elected Van Wert County Sheriff […]
POSTED: 03/02/13 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Mercer County Sheriff’s Office news CELINA — Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey announced the indictment and arrest of seven people on drug trafficking charges. All charges result from an investigation by the Grand Lake Task Force, a combined effort of law enforcement agencies in Mercer and Auglaize counties. The Celina Police Department assisted the Sheriff’s Office […]
POSTED: 03/02/13 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
FEMA news CHICAGO — Sunday marks the start of National Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are joining together to help save lives from severe weather by delivering the following important message to the public: be a Force […]
POSTED: 03/02/13 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports The Crestview Knights got out quick on Ottoville, but basically just played more consistently than the Big Green to earn a Division IV sectional tournament title on Friday at Van Wert. The Knights were up by 12, 17-5, at the end of a quarter, but Ottoville rallied to outscore Crestview 17-9 […]
POSTED: 03/02/13 at 7:28 am. FILED UNDER: Sports