Rosemary T. Deitsch, 75, of Rockford, died at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2013, at Colonial Nursing Home in Rockford, where she had been a patient. She was born December 15, 1937, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of the late Francis and Henrietta (Hirth) Fowler. On November 27, 1959, she married John Deitsch, who preceded […]
POSTED: 10/21/13 at 8:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Shown are some scenes from this year’s Van Wert Apple Festival, held over the weekend at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Although the weather wasn’t always picture perfect, crowds were generally very good for this year’s annual festival. (photos by Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 10/21/13 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gasoline price information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.35 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 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.36 […]
POSTED: 10/21/13 at 7:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
The bay window of this house at 315 S. Race St. was heavily damaged at approximately 4 p.m. Sunday when a young driver apparently blacked out and ran his car full speed into the residence. No other information was available Monday morning. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 10/21/13 at 6:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Attorney General’s Office information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Ohio State Board of Pharmacy Executive Director Kyle Parker have announced that a proposed administrative rule will be presented to Ohio Governor John Kasich and the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) in an effort to quickly ban new chemical compounds […]
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Statewide Ford and the YMCA are proud to make a donation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation from the Warriors in Pink 5K fundraising run. The Warriors in Pink 5K was recently held at Van Wert High School to support breast cancer awareness. The 5K run/walk was held during the Health Aware Fair sponsored by […]
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Thomas Edison Preschool information On October 9-10, preschool students at Thomas Edison Early Childhood Center were dancing, singing, and learning to music! Diana Lesjak, a retired preschool Teacher and grandmother to one of the Thomas Edison Preschool students, came to the school to share her talents and passion for teaching with music. The students loved […]
POSTED: 10/21/13 at 6:04 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Crestview volleyball information OTTOVILLE — The Crestview Lady Knight volleyball team became sectional tournament champions Saturday evening with a straight-game victory over Wayne Trace. Game scores were 25-18, 25-14, and 25-17. Crestview is now 17-7 overall and will now go up against state-ranked McComb on Tuesday evening. The Lady Knights will compete in the second […]
POSTED: 10/21/13 at 5:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert volleyball information Three members of the Van Wert High School varsity volleyball squad earned All-Western Buckeye League honors. Alexa Dunlap was named to First Team All-WBL, while Amanda Coplin was selected to the Second Team All-WBL and Riley Jones earned Honorable Mention All-WBL recognition.
POSTED: 10/21/13 at 5:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Alonzo Brummette, 87, of Mendon, died Sunday, October 20, 2013, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born February 22, 1926, in Claiborne County, Tenn., the son of the late John and Maggie (Berry) Brummette. On May 31, 1947, he married Linda (Evans) Brummette, who preceded him in death on February 12, 2008. […]
POSTED: 10/21/13 at 12:37 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries