Veva L. “Ve” Cline, 102, of Van Wert, died at 9:45 a.m. Monday, January 19, 2015, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born November 13, 1912, in Union County, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence E. and Cara (Stoner) Butler. She married Clarence E. Cline, who died in 1976. Survivors include two […]
POSTED: 01/20/15 at 10:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Ralph D. Gillespie, 87, of Van Wert, died at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2015, at Van Wert Manor. He was born August 20, 1927, in Ridge Township, Van Wert County, the son of William D. and Mary A. (Ladd) Gillespie, who both preceded him in death. On April 8, 1950, he married Ruth Ellen […]
POSTED: 01/20/15 at 12:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent After some brutally cold temperatures, the weather has returned to more seasonal temperatures the past week or so, and that should continue for at least most of this week. However, colder temperatures are just around the corner. According to Van Wert Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy, the county will likely see near […]
POSTED: 01/20/15 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent This past Saturday’s FTC robotics competition hosted by the Van Wert Robotics Club was extremely successful, to judge by comments received by club advisors Bob Spath and Zane McElroy. “To say it went well is an understatement,” McElroy said. “Here are a few comments made by the participants: ‘Your school is amazing. […]
POSTED: 01/20/15 at 8:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County Sheriff’s information Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach has released the Van Wert County dog warden activity report for the year of 2014. The dog warden traveled 9,584 miles while answering citizen’s complaints, conducting tag enforcement and assisting other agencies. He also investigated 530 complaints, impounded 366 dogs, returned 115 dogs to […]
POSTED: 01/20/15 at 8:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
Middle Point Lions information The Middle Point Lions will be holding a pre-game dinner in the Lincolnview cafeteria from 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday, January 24, prior to the Lancer boys’ basketball game with Antwerp. The menu features pulled pork and chicken sandwiches prepared by the Chick ’n House in Delphos. Also hot dogs, chips, cookies, brownies […]
POSTED: 01/20/15 at 8:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
YWCA of VW County information The YWCA of Van Wert County is now accepting registrations for its swim lesson session. The eight-week session begins January 26 and runs through March 17. Classes are held once per week in the evenings Tuesday or Thursday. Call for specific class times and availability. The YWCA offers two basic […]
POSTED: 01/20/15 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The Midwest Buckeye Umpire’s Association in Van Wert will be holding instructional classes for those interested in obtaining an Ohio High School Athletic Association license to umpire high school baseball games for the 2015 season. Classes will begin on February 9 and will be held every Monday at 6 p.m. at Van Wert High School […]
POSTED: 01/20/15 at 8:00 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Stephen Brent Dailey, 63, of Van Wert, died at 9:17 a.m. Sunday, January 18, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born January 14, 1952, in Van Wert, the son of Thomas Dailey, who survives in Van Wert, and Betty (Miller) Dailey, who preceded him in death. He was married to […]
POSTED: 01/20/15 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Rosella J. Ralston, 81, of Delphos, died Sunday, January 18, 2015, at Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos. She was born April 24, 1933, in Toledo, the daughter of Ray and Dorothy (Bryant) Barnt, who both preceded him in death. In 1949, she married Walter Eugene Ralston, who died April 23, 1986. Survivors include three […]
POSTED: 01/19/15 at 8:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries