Virginia Marie Holden-Gamble, 91, of Van Wert, died at 4:15 p.m. Friday, July 4, 2014, at Van Wert Manor. She was born February 20, 1923, in Toledo, the daughter of the late Ray Howard Kelsey and Gladys Marie (Gill) Kelsey-Billieu. She was divorced. Survivors include a son, Larry J. (Linda) Holden of Convoy; one sister, […]
POSTED: 07/05/14 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
In a letter to his wife, Abigail, John Adams wrote, “The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epoch, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance […]
POSTED: 07/04/14 at 12:54 am. FILED UNDER: Opinions
Paul E. Shank, 89, of rural Middle Point, died Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. He was born June 14, 1925, in Mercer County, the son of the late Isaac and Pearl (Irelan) Shank. On June 1, 1947, he married Alice (DuVall) Shank, who survives, and with whom he […]
POSTED: 07/03/14 at 10:59 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Van Wert man who received a prison term for endangering children was among those who appeared in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday. Robert Delgado, 34, was sentenced to seven years in prison on the second-degree felony charge. Judge Charles D. Steele gave Delgado credit for 22 days already […]
POSTED: 07/03/14 at 6:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Dept. of Health information COLUMBUS — As Ohioans make plans to celebrate the July Fourth holiday weekend, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) offers several tips for ensuring a healthy, safe celebration by taking a few precautions regarding fireworks, food-borne and water-borne illnesses, mosquitoes and measles. “If you’re planning to go to a fireworks […]
POSTED: 07/03/14 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
American Red Cross information The American Red Cross urges eligible blood donors to roll up a sleeve and give to help prevent a summer blood shortage. Blood donors with types O-negative, B-negative and A-negative are especially needed. The Red Cross is seeing fewer appointments at its blood donation centers and blood drives this summer than […]
POSTED: 07/03/14 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information NEW YORK CITY, New York — Fort Wayne’s Voices of Unity Choir, including Van Wert’s James Defore, traveled to New York City June 18-22 to participate in a number of exciting events that culminated in an impressive performance at world-renowned Carnegie Hall. The students were able to expand their horizons and experience a […]
POSTED: 07/03/14 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
YMCA of VW County information Registration for the upcoming fall swim session at the YMCA of Van Wert County is going on now through September 13. Registration fees are $15 for family members, $25 for youth members and $60 for potential members, with a late fee of $10 for all who register after September 13. […]
POSTED: 07/03/14 at 6:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
ROCKY McVAIGH/for the Van Wert independent A very depleted YMCA Marlins team of 16 swimmers, traveled to Lima Sherwood Swim club for a meet. Taking first place in all of their events were Tyra McClain (3), Jayden Welker (4) and Risa Pollock (3). Also taking first place were Luke Miller (1); Emma Pollock (3); Rickie […]
POSTED: 07/03/14 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Estate of George J. Knippen Jr. to Jeanette M. Knippen, portion of section 36, Hoaglin Township. Gwenn M. Spencer, Nichole A. Spencer, Darren T. Sroufe, Craig E. Sroufe, Judd Spencer, Jan Sroufe and Katrina Sroufe to Randy W. Hemker and Carol E. Hemker, portion of section 35, Washington Township. Jeff D. Schaffner and Linda Schaffner […]
POSTED: 07/02/14 at 2:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers