VW independent/submitted information Local authorities have recaptured one of two men involved in the Ramblers Roost robbery that occurred December 15, 2013. James Robert Reynolds, 35, whose last known address was in Continental, apparently cut off his electronically monitored house arrest ankle monitor sometime late last week and left his residence. The Van Wert County […]
POSTED: 01/03/15 at 8:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Hospital information For the Obstetrics Department at Van Wert County Hospital, the arrival of the first baby born of the New Year is always an exciting time. “The New Year is a symbol of renewal and what could be better than welcoming a new baby,” said Sammi Joseph, director of acute care […]
POSTED: 01/03/15 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/submitted information DELPHOS — The Delphos Police Department and the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred New Year’s Day. Officers from both departments received information at 9:47 p.m. that day reporting that a stabbing had occurred, but details were vague on where the stabbing had occurred. The victim, […]
POSTED: 01/03/15 at 8:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warned that Ohioans seeking extra cash following the holiday season should beware of phony loan offers. In 2014, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office received more than 200 complaints about advance-fee loans or credit cards, including many potential scams. The average reported loss was approximately $500. […]
POSTED: 01/03/15 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
American Red Cross information The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to start a lifesaving habit by becoming a regular blood donor this year, starting with National Blood Donor Month in January. January is a challenging time for blood donations. Inclement weather can result in blood drive cancellations, and cold and flu season may […]
POSTED: 01/03/15 at 8:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Department locate James Robert Reynolds, with a birthdate of April 13, 1979. James Reynolds was out on personal recognizance bond on a pretrial release for the Ramblers Roost robbery when he decided to cut off his ankle monitor […]
POSTED: 01/03/15 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers
Rovena R. Wienken, 91, of Van Wert, died at 12:29 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2015, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born December 18, 1923, in Landeck, the daughter of William and Anna (Grothaus) Schwinnen, who both preceded her in death. On June 7, 1947, she married Leon J. Wienken, who […]
POSTED: 01/02/15 at 9:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
David C. Springer, 61, of Angola, Indiana, and formerly of Van Wert, died at 8:58 p.m. Thursday, January 1, 2015, at his residence. He was born June 9, 1953, in Van Wert, the son of Gene Richard and Betty P. (Ditto) Springer, who both preceded him in death. He married Debra (Runyon) Springer, who survives […]
POSTED: 01/02/15 at 5:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Elizabeth Annette “Betty” Linton, 87, of Van Wert, died at 8:32 p.m. Thursday, January 1, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born July 30, 1927, in Cridersville, the daughter of George Phillip and Naomi Victoria (Foster) Lauck, who both preceded her in death. On June 6, 1945, she married Lewis […]
POSTED: 01/02/15 at 4:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert girls’ bowling information ST. MARYS — The Lady Cougars varsity bowling team dropped both matches of a double-header earlier this week to fall to 0-5 on the season. Van Wert girls lost to a very strong Coldwater squad by a score of 2,001 to 1,317 in the first match at Varsity Lanes in […]
POSTED: 01/02/15 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports