It seems funny that we are just finishing up the month of February, yet there is so much going on. We are looking forward to a fun concert with The Spinners this Saturday night at the Niswonger, and then two local talents as featured soloists with the Toledo Symphony singing the music of Rogers & […]
POSTED: 02/26/14 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Pamela W. Kulwicki of Convoy died at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Funeral arrangements are being made through Brickner Funeral Home in Van Wert.
POSTED: 02/25/14 at 7:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Joseph I. Alvarado, 88, of Van Wert, died at 6:55 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born April 20, 1925, in Taylor, Texas, the son of the late Alberto and Sofia (Sanchez-Martinez) Alvarado. He married Clare (Hemker) Alvarado, who survives in Van Wert. Other survivors include […]
POSTED: 02/25/14 at 5:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent A 17-year-old rural Ohio City girl is listed as a runaway after she left school without permission and failed to turn up at home Monday or yet today. Van Wert police were notified by Van Wert High School Principal Bill Clifton that Christina M. Felger left the school without permission on Monday. […]
POSTED: 02/25/14 at 4:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police February 22, 4:48 p.m. — Etta D. Huffine, 36, of 614 Allingham Drive, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia as a result of an incident at her residence. February 22, 10:27 p.m. — James E. Mihm Jr., 19, of 3949 U.S. 127, was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) […]
POSTED: 02/25/14 at 3:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert Mayor Don Farmer put his rose-colored glasses on for his State of the City address, noting economic development successes and a better financial picture for the city in 2013. The mayor first talked about the financial problems caused by the recession that began in 2008, noting the county saw its […]
POSTED: 02/25/14 at 8:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor There are a number of city officials who support continuing the economic development contract with the Ohio State University Extension. Chief among those is Van Wert Mayor Don Farmer, who announced at Monday’s City Council meeting that he recently signed a contract renewal with OSU Extension for the development program. Bolstered by […]
POSTED: 02/25/14 at 7:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Bee Gee Realty will be sponsoring a $1 day at Camp Clay Aqua Park this year. Local businesses purchase the day for the Van Wert community, access includes swimming, floating playground, zip-line, paddleboats, and a half-acre beach. To learn more, visit www.vwymca.org. Pictured above is Bob Gamble, Bee Gee Realty owner, along with his team […]
POSTED: 02/25/14 at 7:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor CONVOY – The Crestview Local Board of Education heard students talk about Northwest Conference sportsmanship videos and also listened to teacher Kristie McCormick tell about a recent technology educational meeting she attended. Students Megan Hartman, Seth Moser and Bryce Richardson attended the meeting to provide a presentation on NWC sportsmanship videos they […]
POSTED: 02/25/14 at 7:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports HICKSVILLE — The Van Wert girls’ basketball team had its best season ever this year, with an 18-4 regular season record, but that didn’t help the Lady Cougars in sectional tournament, as they again struggled against Napoleon, losing this time 29-26 to the Lady Wildcats in Division II tournament action on Saturday. […]
POSTED: 02/24/14 at 8:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports