Herbert T. Kiehl, 88, of Van Wert, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. He was born June 7, 1925, in Van Wert, the son of the late Theodore and Eleanora (Feldner) Kiehl. On June 7, 1948, he married Donna (Swartz) Kiehl, who survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Jill […]
POSTED: 10/24/13 at 8:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A man who refused to go to the Western Ohio Regional Treatment and Habilitation (WORTH) Center in Lima will be going to prison instead. Christopher Lindeman, 25, of Delphos, was sentenced Wednesday to nine months in prison after he admitted to violating his community control probation program by refusing to be transported […]
POSTED: 10/24/13 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted in favor of House Resolution 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA). The bill authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct water resources development activities, such as navigation, flood damage reduction, shoreline protection, and disaster response and […]
POSTED: 10/24/13 at 6:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview Local Schools information Lincolnview High School’s government classes are having a “Meet the Board of Education Candidates Night” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, in the elementary/high school cafeteria. The focus of the evening is to allow the Lincolnview community to get a sense of all of the candidates, and also to better understand […]
POSTED: 10/24/13 at 6:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association, 9065 Ringwald Road, Middle Point, will hold a Turkey Shoot on Sunday, October 27, beginning at noon. The event will use 12-gauge shotguns only. Non-members are welcome. For more information, email Vwoutdoorsmen@yahoo.com.
POSTED: 10/24/13 at 6:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Area Convention & Visitors Bureau information The Lincoln Highway Run & Ride previously scheduled for Saturday, November 9, has been canceled. A refund check will be sent to those who have already registered for the event. The Van Wert Area Convention & Visitors Bureau apologizes for any inconvenience.
POSTED: 10/24/13 at 6:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
YMCA of Van Wert County information The YMCA of Van Wert County is offering Kid Fit again this winter, a program for young athletes in the community. Through the Y’s Wellness Department, Kid Fit is a sport based fitness program that will have children ages 8-13 participating in circuit training specific and safe for their […]
POSTED: 10/24/13 at 6:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
First United Methodist Church’s Middle School Youth Group held a UNICEF fundraiser in Fountain Park on October 20. Youths in grades 6-8 enjoyed music, games, prizes, a bonfire and a costume contest. They raised around $70 to send to UNICEF: the United Nations Children’s Fund, an agency of the UN responsible for programs to aid […]
POSTED: 10/24/13 at 6:07 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Raymond H. Stults Jr., 77, of Asheville, N.C., and formerly of Paulding and Kalida, died Monday, October 21, 2013, at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville. He was born October 8, 1936, in Paulding County, the son of the late Raymond and Martha W. (Barnes) Stults. On April 7, 1957, he married Betty […]
POSTED: 10/23/13 at 10:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Kirstin Hicks The Crestview Lady Knights are excited to start off their basketball season with their first day of practice tomorrow and are getting themselves prepared for the Tip-Off Classic. With practices starting tomorrow they all know that the games are just around the corner. Sophomore Kenadie Speith said, “I am excited because I […]
POSTED: 10/23/13 at 2:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News