Wayne H. Sidle, 83, of Van Wert, died at 6:52 p.m. Monday, January 6, 2014, at Van Wert Manor. He was born April 24, 1930, in Van Wert, the son of the late Lee Clair and Grace Elizabeth (Mongold) Sidle. On August 29, 1954, he married Carol J. (Phelps) Sidle, who survives in Van Wert. […]
POSTED: 01/07/14 at 4:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor With well over a foot of snow on the ground, temperatures showing 12 below zero (wind chill of 36 below) at 7:30 this morning and winds increasing to 30 mph, Tuesday is shaping up to be possibly a worse day in Van Wert County than was Monday. Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas […]
POSTED: 01/07/14 at 8:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Daniel Wayne Pool, 51, of Celina, died Friday, January 3, 2014, at his residence. He was born April 7, 1962, the youngest son of the late Gene Pool and Beverly (Cantwil) Pool Ahrens. Survivors include three brothers, Gene (Vickie) Pool of Van Wert, Steve Pool of Fostoria and Tim Ahrens of Celina; and many aunts, […]
POSTED: 01/06/14 at 4:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
This power pole was hit by a semi that tried to straighten the curve at the intersection of Webster Avenue and Washington Street in front of Central Insurance Company. The downed pole caused a power outage in that area of the city, while the street was also closed for several hours until the pole could […]
POSTED: 01/06/14 at 1:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The Van Wert Cougar boys’ basketball team had a taller Fort Wayne Carroll team on the ropes for a quarter, but the Chargers made a comeback to earn a 59-54 non-conference victory on Saturday. The Cougars got out quickly and led 13-6 at the end of the first […]
POSTED: 01/06/14 at 1:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Richard I. Hurless, 83, of Van Wert, died at 12:55 a.m. Sunday, January 5, 2014, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born September 28, 1930, in Mercer County, the son of the late Alva Doyt and Olive Irene (Hunter) Hurless. On October 29, 1950, he married Gloria (Young) Hurless, who survives. […]
POSTED: 01/06/14 at 12:29 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Naomi Jean Schriver Fickert, 86, of Ohio City, died at 2:25 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2014, at Van Wert Manor. She was born July 30, 1927, in Ottawa, the daughter of the late Walter and Monnettie (Kindle) Radabaugh. She first married Robert Schriver, who preceded her in death in March 1972. On November 26, 1973, […]
POSTED: 01/06/14 at 12:29 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent/submitted information With a combined total of more than a foot of snow on the ground from two storms, it’s not going to be easy to get around on Monday. Moreover, with snow emergencies in Van Wert and Paulding counties, getting around is not a real option anyway. Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas […]
POSTED: 01/05/14 at 8:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/various sources Forecasters are predicting a significant snowfall for northwest Ohio this weekend, while the area is also expected to see what could be the coldest temperatures of the winter so far. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Van Wert County from 1 a.m. Sunday until 1 a.m. […]
POSTED: 01/04/14 at 6:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Internal Revenue Service information WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is offering taxpayers a number of instructional YouTube videos to help prepare their taxes for the upcoming filing season, which begins on January 31. Several options are available to help taxpayers prepare for the 2014 tax season and get their refunds as easily as possible. […]
POSTED: 01/04/14 at 6:43 am. FILED UNDER: News