Van Wert independent/NPAC information Ceci Wiselogel presents a spirited program this Friday, September 27, at 1 p.m., that illustrates patriotism at its finest. In “Let Freedom Ring!”, America’s beloved symbols like Uncle Sam, the bald eagle and the Statue of Liberty are brought to life. Wiselogel returns to the Niswonger after presenting “Remembering Rockwell” last […]
POSTED: 09/24/13 at 6:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Elks news Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, will be holding its annual “All-U-Can Eat” Fish and Tenderloin Dinner on Saturday, October 12, from 5-7:30 p.m., at the Elks Lodge off Van Wert-Decatur Road. The cost is $7 for adults; $4 for children ages 5 to 8 years old, […]
POSTED: 09/24/13 at 6:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports The Van Wert Cougars and Crestview Knight volleyball teams had a battle royal on Monday, with the Lady Cougars coming out on top in a five-game match at Van Wert. The Knights won the first game of the match, 25-22, but Van Wert came back to win the second game, 25-23. […]
POSTED: 09/24/13 at 6:11 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Approximately 125 area youths participated in the Van Wert County Outdoorsmen’s Annual Youth Day held this past Saturday. Events were free to all youth ages 17 and under and included archery, air rifles. .22-caliber rifles and trap shooting. Lunch was provided to all participants and drawings were held for door prizes throughout the day. The […]
POSTED: 09/24/13 at 6:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
VWMS cross country news It was another great day of racing for the Van Wert Middle School cross country teams Saturday at the Van Wert County Hospital Invitational. The boys’ team was well represented, finishing first out of 13 teams. The Lady Cougars also brought home a team trophy, finishing third out of 16 teams. […]
POSTED: 09/24/13 at 5:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview girls’ soccer news The Lincolnview girls’ soccer team tied with Anna during a game played Saturday. Lady Lancers Cassie Hale and Hannah McCleery each scored goals in the game for Lincolnview, while Brittnee Axe had two goals for Anna. Julia Thatcher had 27 saves for the Lancers, while Anna goalkeeper had 10 saves. Anna […]
POSTED: 09/24/13 at 5:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Department solve several thefts that have been occurring in Ridge, Washington, York and Jennings townships in Van Wert County. Between September 18 and 19, the sheriff’s office received several reports of items being stolen. Some of the items […]
POSTED: 09/24/13 at 5:47 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers
Van Wert Police September 22, 1:38 a.m. — Keith Anderson, no age listed, of Fort Wayne, Ind., was cited for operating a vehicle while impaired as a result of a city traffic stop. September 21, 9:38 p.m. — Hunter C. Eberle, 19, of Ohio City, was cited for possession of marijuana as a result of […]
POSTED: 09/24/13 at 5:44 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Lois Kathryn Kiehl, 93, of Van Wert, died at 2:10 a.m. Monday, September 23, 2013, at Convoy Care Center. She was born August 31, 1920, in Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Orbie and Nellie (Harter) Fisher. On October 13, 1940, she married Arthur Glenn Kiehl, who preceded her in death on July […]
POSTED: 09/23/13 at 10:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor With high-profile bridge collapses like the one on Interstate 5 in Washington state back in May, Van Wert County residents should be relieved to know that the overall health of county bridges is pretty good — and steadily improving. According to Van Wert County Engineer Kyle Wendel, the county has a total […]
POSTED: 09/23/13 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: News