DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Former Van Wert County dog warden Richard Strunkenburg, 38, was given jail time and community control after he pleaded guilty to charges he mistreated animals under his care at the County Humane Shelter. Strunkenburg received three years of community control, including 90 days in jail, with work release, and 90 days of […]
POSTED: 02/04/15 at 8:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Probate-Juvenile Judge Kevin Taylor is sworn in to a new six-year term on Tuesday by County Common Pleas Judge Martin Burchfield, while Taylor’s wife, Kathy, holds the Bible. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
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Vantage Career Center information Just a reminder that Vantage Career Center will hold its open house and “Taste of Vantage” on Monday, February 9, from 5-7:30 p.m. to celebrate National Career and Technical Education Month, which runs through February. The open house will highlight both the high school and adult education programs and is open […]
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Off Stage Productions information Off Stage Productions announces open auditions for its upcoming comedy production, Ken Ludwig’s The Fox on the Fairway. Dan Bulau will direct the golf-centered farce. Open auditions are set for Sunday, February 15, and Tuesday, February 17, at 7 p.m. at the Van Wert Senior Center, 220 Fox Road in Van Wert. […]
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Lincolnview Band Boosters information The Lincolnview Band Boosters will be having their annual Venedocia Lions Club sausage sandwich pre-game dinner before the boys’ basketball game this coming Saturday. Serving will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the cafeteria and will continue through 6 that evening. The Band Boosters would like to thank everyone for their continued […]
POSTED: 02/04/15 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
This weekend is packed with two events I hope you can include in your schedule. First of all, this Saturday, stand-up comedian and star of several movies and TV shows, Sinbad will be at the Niswonger. With all the snow and cold weather we’ve been experiencing lately, some good laughs might be just what the […]
POSTED: 02/03/15 at 11:19 pm. FILED UNDER: News
On Tuesday, February 3, 2015, the spirit of our beloved Thomas Joseph Lewis was released to heaven. He will be sadly missed and forever missed by his sisters, Patricia Bryan of Coachman’s Cove, Newfoundland, Canada, and Monica Kruse and Marie Ladd, both of Van Wert. A large circle of extended family and dear friends will […]
POSTED: 02/03/15 at 11:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Richard David “Pastor Matt” Matthews, 81, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at St. Mary’s Care Center in Madison. He was born May 16, 1933, in Van Wert, the son of Dale and Evelyn (Riley) Matthews, who both preceded him in death. He served in the United States Air Force as […]
POSTED: 02/03/15 at 10:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Iola May Roth Huffine, 96, of Sumter, South Carolina, widow of John Phelan Huffine, died Monday, January 26, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. She was born in Van Wert, the daughter of Charles Martin Roth and Ethel P. (Mace) Roth, who both preceded her in death. Mrs. Huffine was a member of Ohio City […]
POSTED: 02/03/15 at 2:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Six people were sentenced and another appeared on a request to have his guilty plea withdrawn during hearings held Monday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Among those sentenced was David Boff Jr., 22, of Van Wert, who was given 18 months in prison on a charge of failure to register […]
POSTED: 02/03/15 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: News