Submitted information The Challenged Higher Drop-In Center in Van Wert will be having a community fundraiser at Bob Evans restaurant, 761 W. Ervin Road, on Thursday, February 12, from 7 a.m-9 p.m. Bob Evans will donate 15 percent of its sales that day for diners who present a flyer (click here) when they check out […]
POSTED: 02/06/15 at 8:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
Karla J. Dix, 69, of Van Wert, died at 12:25 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at The Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. She was born January 26, 1946, in Van Wert, the daughter of Karl and Jeanne (Blanke) Laemmle, who both preceded her in death. On April 23, 1966, she married Jerry Dix, who […]
POSTED: 02/05/15 at 11:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Several Van Wert officials are seeking to play political musical chairs — moving from one elected position to another — with the upcoming May primary election, according to petitions filed with the Van Wert County Election Board. Both of the Republican primary candidates for Van Wert mayor, Council President Ken Mengerink and […]
POSTED: 02/05/15 at 9:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Four people were sentenced, including a man convicted of participating in the Rambler’s Roost robbery in 2013, during hearings held Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. James Reynolds, 35, of Delphos, was given 36 months in prison on a charge of attempted complicity to robbery, a felony of the third […]
POSTED: 02/05/15 at 8:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio State Highway Patrol information The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a serious injury crash in Van Wert County. As a result of the crash, two people were transported to the Van Wert Hospital, and one was transported to Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, via […]
POSTED: 02/05/15 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Select musicians from Crestview, Lincolnview, and Van Wert High Schools have been chosen to perform as part of the 12th annual Van Wert County Young Artists Recital. The recital will be held at 3 p.m. this Sunday, February 8, at First United Methodist Church, 113 W. Crawford St. in Van Wert, with […]
POSTED: 02/05/15 at 8:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
Delphos Police Dept. information DELPHOS — A Delphos man could face charges related to possession of child pornography following the seizure of materials and computers from his residence by agents from the Toledo and Lima offices of the FBI. The residence of the 65-year-old man, whose name has been withheld pending the filing of charges, […]
POSTED: 02/05/15 at 8:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Linus Bernard Unterbrink entered into eternal life on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, after a brief illness at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert, surrounded by family and friends. He was born January 13, 1925, in Cloverdale, the son of Bernard H. and Lucy (Heckman) Unterbrink, who both preceded him in death. After graduating from […]
POSTED: 02/04/15 at 9:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Rex Dolby The Van Wert Area Photography Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Elks Lodge, located along the Van Wert-Decatur Road, just west of the city limits. Leading Lines will be the topic of discussion that evening. All who attend are invited to bring an image on a jump […]
POSTED: 02/04/15 at 2:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
By Seth Moser The boys’ basketball team defeated Paulding Friday 57-48 in a hard-fought game. Then Saturday, the boys played Celina but couldn’t come out with a win. Celina beat the Knights 48-59 at Crestview. “ I feel like we could improve by rebounding better, and playing better team defense,” said Cody Mefferd. The boys […]
POSTED: 02/04/15 at 2:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News