Van Wert independent sports AKRON — Lincolnview cross-country and track standout Bayley Tow was the Division II-III indoor state runner-up in the 1600-meter run at the State Indoor Meet held this past weekend in Akron. Bayley competed in the Division II-III 1600-meter and 3200-meter runs. In order to compete in the state indoor meet, an […]
POSTED: 03/11/14 at 6:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW Police Dept. information The Van Wert Police Department is looking for the owner of property recovered during theft investigations. City police investigated several theft-related incidents and property was recovered during the investigations. However, owners of the property recovered have not been located. Anyone who had property come up missing between October 2011 and May […]
POSTED: 03/11/14 at 6:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
James J. Ryan, 86, of Van Wert, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 7:52 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2014, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born December 28, 1927, in Van Wert County, the son of the late Walter and Bessie Ryan. He married Joan (Snyder) Ryan, who […]
POSTED: 03/10/14 at 10:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Dorothy J. Gardner, 83, of Van Wert, died at 3:25 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2014, at Van Wert Manor. She was born in Mercer County, the daughter of the late J. Raymond and Wilma (Searight) Swander. On February 2, 1952, she married Gordon E. “Gordy” Gardner, who preceded her in death. Survivors include three children, […]
POSTED: 03/10/14 at 10:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police March 1, 2:19 a.m. – Mitch Herber, 20, of Delphos, was cited for underage consumption after an incident that occurred in the 600 block of East Fifth Street. March 4, no time listed – Richard Diltz Jr., 38, of Delphos, was charged with theft of services after […]
POSTED: 03/10/14 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A mission trip a few years ago for Dan Custis has led to what can only be called a global business, humanitarian and religious opportunity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Custis, who visited the DRC in 2008 after a conversation with former Celina pastor Bill Lewis, established a relationship […]
POSTED: 03/10/14 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
The melodious sounds of Rodgers & Hammerstein entertained a large crowd that came out to hear the Toledo Symphony Orchestra and local soloists Mary Ann Falk and Jake Wilder perform Broadway favorites from the talented composing team. Here Falk and Wilder sing a duet on “People Will Say We’re in Love” from the musical Oklahoma! […]
POSTED: 03/10/14 at 6:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Attorney General’s information CELINA — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s staff will conduct Sunshine Law training in Mercer County on Thursday, March 13. Elected officials and interested western Ohio residents are encouraged to attend this free training, which is open to the public. The training session is provided in order to enhance the knowledge […]
POSTED: 03/10/14 at 6:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
Max D. Swoveland, 89, of Ohio City, died at 2:02 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Kindred Hospital in Lima. He was born August 9, 1924, in Ohio City, the son of the ale Von Cassel and Neoma Luetta (Dilbone) Swoveland. On April 1, 1948, he married Patria Jean (Chambers) Swoveland, who preceded him in […]
POSTED: 03/10/14 at 3:24 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent/VWCF information The Van Wert County Foundation has released the 2014 Fountain Park Summer Music Series for the year, and while mostly returning groups, there is plenty to like about the lineup. Bring a chair and join the crowd for the first concert on Friday, June 6, during the Peony Festival/ArtRageous weekend when […]
POSTED: 03/08/14 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: News