Van Wert has a fan in show business! His name is Michael Anthony Orlando Cassavitis, or probably better known to everyone as Tony Orlando. When Tony first blew into town back in 2008 he was spotted all over town, visiting businesses, residents, restaurants, and, of course, the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. I remember going to the […]
POSTED: 11/13/13 at 12:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Grace B. (Downs) Foy, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born July 20, 1922, in Jasonville, Ind., to the late Adolphus and Ruth (Robertson) Downs. On March 9, 1942, she married Warren L. Foy Sr., […]
POSTED: 11/12/13 at 9:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Gloria “June” Bechtol, 79, of Van Wert, died Sunday evening, November 10, 2013, at her residence. She was born November 23, 1933, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Gaylord Halliwill and Marcile (Parks) Hall. On March 3, 1957, she married Donald E. Bechtol, who preceded her in death. Survivors include two children, Timothy […]
POSTED: 11/12/13 at 9:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Local veterans groups in Van Wert and Delphos turned out to honor military veterans and current service men and women during Veterans Day ceremonies on Monday. American Legion Post 178 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803 both hosted a Veterans Day service at Memorial Park adjacent to the Legion post home. […]
POSTED: 11/12/13 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
Snow blanketed the branches this morning as about an inch of snow fell overnight in the Van Wert County area. All county schools were on a two-hour delay this morning because of slippery rural roadways. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 11/12/13 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gasoline price information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 14.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.07 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 5.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.20 […]
POSTED: 11/12/13 at 6:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent Members of United Steel Workers Local 14742 went on strike at Federal-Mogul Corporation when their contract with the company expired early Monday morning. At issue, according to union members, are health insurance and other benefits, wages, and the company’s use of temporary workers when regular workers are still laid off. It’s the […]
POSTED: 11/12/13 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police November 9, 6:43 p.m. — A 15-year-old Marsh Foundation resident reported as a runaway was charged with obstructing official business after he failed to obey a police order to stop running when found in the Fountain Park area. November 9, 3:18 p.m. — Richard E. Cavinder, 39, of 218 E. Central Ave., […]
POSTED: 11/12/13 at 2:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Bruce D Basil, 66, of Cass Township, Hancock County, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, November 10, 2013, at his residence. He was born August 3, 1947, in Van Wert, to the late Lloyd and Grace (Germann) Basil. On June 27, 1970, he married Sharon (Kiehl) Basil, who survives. Bruce is also survived by his […]
POSTED: 11/11/13 at 5:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Kenneth E. Bockey, 57, of Delphos, walked into Jesus’ arms at approximately 8:05 a.m. Sunday, November 10, 2013, being held by loving family at the Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos. He was born February 27, 1956, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, the son of Anna Jean (Kroeger) Bockey, who survives in Delphos, […]
POSTED: 11/11/13 at 5:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries