VWHS Athletic Dept. information Van Wert High School is seeking applications for its head boys’ soccer coaching position. Interested candidates may send letters of interest and credentials to the attention of Athletic Director Kent Smelser, 10708 Ohio 118 South, Van Wert, OH 45891. The deadline for applications is Friday, January 10. For more information, call […]
POSTED: 12/26/13 at 4:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police December 22, 12:06 a.m. — Nathan Jones, 25, of Delphos, was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) and will appear in Lima Municipal Court on the charge. December 23, 9:38 p.m. — Jason Lavigne, 23, of New Hampshire, was charged with possession of marijuana and […]
POSTED: 12/26/13 at 4:28 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council recognized Council President Gary Corcoran and three outgoing councilmen for their service during its last regularly scheduled meeting of the year. Corcoran, a 12-year veteran of City Council who decided not to seek re-election this past year, was honored with a resolution recognizing his service, as well as […]
POSTED: 12/24/13 at 8:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warned independent sales consultants and at-home sellers to beware of scam artists posing as hearing-impaired customers in a twist to the counterfeit check scam. “During this busy time of year, we want to warn those who sell products that some scam artists are pretending […]
POSTED: 12/24/13 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, has again this year adopted over 30 children in the Van Wert area, ages infant to 3 years of age, to help make their Christmas a little brighter. Tags are placed on the lodge Christmas Sharing Tree, which contains items needed for the kids. This […]
POSTED: 12/24/13 at 7:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/Submitted information BOWLING GREEN – Crestview High School seniors Kameron Grubaugh and Tanner Skelton, Van Wert senior Hannah Hulbert and Wayne Trace senior Jacob Gerber were all among those nominated by U.S. Representative Bob Latta for acceptance into one of the U.S. service academies. Grubaugh was nominated for the U.S. Air Force Academy […]
POSTED: 12/24/13 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Knights of Columbus information Knights of Columbus Council 6034 in Van Wert is sponsoring a Free Throw Championship for boys and girls ages 9-14. The local competition will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 2014, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and School, 601 Jennings Road in Van Wert. The Knights […]
POSTED: 12/24/13 at 7:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Roger L. Felger Sr., 76, of Van Wert, died at 2:40 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2013, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born January 27, 1937, in Van Wert, the son of the late Emmett L. and La Vera Fay (Adams) Felger. Survivors include eight children, Nita (Roger) Finger, Connie (Dick) […]
POSTED: 12/23/13 at 11:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Klarisa A. Mendoza, 26, of Va Wert, died at 6:02 p.m. Sunday, December 22, 2013, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born September 25, 1987, in Van Wert, the daughter of Simon C. Mendoza and Rosie (Gonzalez) Waltz, both of whom survive in Van Wert. Other survivors include her maternal grandparents, Heriberto […]
POSTED: 12/23/13 at 11:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer Downtown Van Wert has a new resident. Located at 107 W. Main St., MOD Boutique recently opened its doors for business, offering a wide variety of trendy and hip clothing, as well as one-of-a-kind items for those last-minute holiday shoppers. For the past few months, the blinds were drawn as the […]
POSTED: 12/23/13 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News