Van Wert independent/NPAC news Tickets are going on sale for a number of shows at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. Tickets for the Sonos Handbell Ensemble went on sale Tuesday. With over 650 presale tickets sold, this holiday delight is certainly a popular family entertainment choice. Presented by Vancrest Health Care Centers, the Sonos […]
POSTED: 09/11/13 at 6:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/VWHS information Twelve students at Van Wert High School have been recognized by the College Board because of their exceptional achievement on the Advanced Placement exams during the 2012-13 school year. One student has been recognized with the highest AP honor as a Scholar with Distinction: That honor is granted to students who […]
POSTED: 09/11/13 at 6:08 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
I know it’s only September and it is hot in Ohio, but from where I am writing you in Seaside, Calif., it’s a cool 55 degrees and feels closer to Christmas. I am visiting my daughter in Mountain View, Calif., but my mind is on the upcoming Christmas season at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. […]
POSTED: 09/11/13 at 5:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Delores A. “Dee” Whitcraft, 67, of Van Wert, died at 3:01 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born January 30, 1946, in Van Wert County, the daughter of the late George and Edna (Deitrich) Hofmann. On February 18, 1967, she married Steve Whitcraft, who survives in Van […]
POSTED: 09/10/13 at 2:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Virginia Fay Sealscott, 89, of Van Wert, died at 4:19 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born May 25, 1924, in Grover Hill, the daughter of the late Foy D. and Cleo E. (Sterns) Martin. On April 19, 1945, she married Doyle Morris Sealscott, who preceded […]
POSTED: 09/10/13 at 2:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Rosemary Gallaway, 93, of La Quinta, Calif., died Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at her residence. She was born November 8, 1919, the daughter of the late Delbert and Mary (Ferris) Dunlap. She married Doyt Gallaway in 1938, who preceded her in death in 2001. Survivors include two children, Jayne (Pat) Lyons of La Quinta, Calif., […]
POSTED: 09/10/13 at 2:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Following interest from Van Wert native and philanthropist Scott Niswonger in developing the former Franklin Elementary School site into a community park, a second group has now brought forward a plan for the former Washington Elementary School site. Members of the Van Wert Youth Football board attended a joint meeting of Van […]
POSTED: 09/10/13 at 8:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Wren man entered not guilty pleas to an eight-count indictment during arraignment hearings held Monday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Joshua Cole, 24, pleaded not guilty to two counts each of tampering with evidence, both third-degree felonies, and receiving stolen property, each a felony of the fourth degree. He […]
POSTED: 09/10/13 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education learned during its September meeting on Monday that the district’s new 1:1 computer initiative has started smoothly, while new school year in general has begun on a good note. According to Superintendent Mike Estes, the 1:1 program, which provides a laptop computer to each student […]
POSTED: 09/10/13 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Sheriff’s Office news Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas Riggenbach is asking for the public’s assistance in solving a series of burglaries and break-ins in the county. Sheriff Riggenbach advised that two burglaries, one attempted burglary and a break-in have taken place between September 2 and 7 in Washington and Jennings townships. The offenses […]
POSTED: 09/10/13 at 6:26 am. FILED UNDER: News