Information submitted The Black Inc. “Outstanding Senior of Van Wert County” award was given to Joseph Hurless of Van Wert High School. Hurless received the award Sunday afternoon at Van Wert High School’s graduation ceremony from Jan White, senior vice president of human resources and facilities at Central Insurance Companies. The award includes a check […]
POSTED: 06/11/13 at 5:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police June 8, 3 a.m. — Jessica N. Ladd, 29, of 148 Water St., was cited for operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) as a result of a traffic stop near the intersection of Main and Walnut streets. June 8, 2:18 a.m. — William B. Taylor, 29, of 444 Burt St., was charged […]
POSTED: 06/11/13 at 5:44 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Gasoline price news Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 7.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.91 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average, which has not moved in the last week, of $3.64 per gallon, according to […]
POSTED: 06/11/13 at 5:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Carol A. Graham, 68, of Rockford, died at 12:19 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2013, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born January 5, 1945, in Decatur, Ind., the daughter of the late Charles and Mary H. (Bollenbacher) Baker. On August 23, 1969, she married Robert S. Graham, who preceded her in […]
POSTED: 06/11/13 at 5:09 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Both Van Wert and Crestview high schools held their graduation ceremonies over the weekend. Crestview was on Saturday evening, while VWHS held its graduation ceremonies on Sunday afternoon. Above, the VWHS Class of 2013 tosses its mortarboards at the end of the ceremony. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 06/10/13 at 6:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
The 38th annual Van Wert Peony Festival has concluded after a three-day run over the weekend. The festival was highlighted by the annual Peony Festival Grand Parade. Shown are (above) Grand Marshal Christine Gemmer and her family and (below) Queen Jubilee XXXVIII Jordan Rex and her court. (photos by Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 06/10/13 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Animal Protective League news The following pets are available for adoption through The Animal Protective League: Cats Buttercup and Rexy, 3-year-old males; neutered, yellow, black and white. Figaro, a 3-year-old male; declawed, neutered, black-gray-white. Kittens Male and female, 7 weeks old; calico, gray. Male and female, 6 months old; angora, gray-striped. Male and female, orange […]
POSTED: 06/10/13 at 6:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County Historical Society recently distributed awards for this year. Here, Gary Houg and Tom Bebout of Bebout and Houg Roofing and Siding receive the 2013 Isaac Van Wart Business Award of Appreciation from Van Wert County Historical Society Treasurer Ron Kessler. (Historical Society photo)
POSTED: 06/10/13 at 6:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS — Last year, in winning the state 800-meter title, Van Wert’s Jared Fleming opted to scratch the 1600-meter race he was also qualified for. This year, he decided to go for it all, including running legs of the 4×400 and 4×800-meter relay races, a decision had mixed results. Fleming first […]
POSTED: 06/10/13 at 6:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Cheryl D. Stittsworth, 68, of Van Wert, died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2013, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born February 21, 1945, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Alton and Lionne (Ryan) Fraker. She married David E. Stittsworth, who preceded her in death. Survivors include two children, […]
POSTED: 06/08/13 at 3:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries