VW County YMCA information The Van Wert County YMCA will be hosting a free five-week diabetes seminar beginning April 20. The seminar is for anyone who has been diagnosed with any stage of diabetes from pre-diabetic up to those who are insulin dependent. Diabetes is estimated to afflict 26 million people including 7 million who […]
POSTED: 04/03/15 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
YWCA of VW County information The YWCA of Van Wert County will be offering a one-night self-defense class for women on Monday, April 20, from 6 to 8 p.m., and a one night self-defense class for children in grades 4-7 on Wednesday, April 22, from 6-7:30 p.m. These classes are offered as part of the […]
POSTED: 04/03/15 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Nancy Jo Laukhuf, 64, of Paulding, died at 3:06 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Bucyrus Community Hospital. She was born August 20, 1950, in Paulding, the daughter of Ernest and Iva (Leonard) Adkins, who both preceded her in death. On August 24, 1968, she married David L. Laukhuf, who survives in Paulding. Other survivors […]
POSTED: 04/02/15 at 4:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A total of 10 people appeared in front of one of four judges during hearings held Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Judge Martin Burchfield conducted an arraignment hearing for Steven Diltz, 30, of Delphos, who entered a not guilty plea to two counts of breaking and entering, both felonies […]
POSTED: 04/02/15 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio State Highway Patrol information April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to keep their eyes and focus on the roadway while driving. Last year, 17,827 crashes in Ohio had a reported distraction, including 44 fatal crashes. Ohio law prohibits all cell […]
POSTED: 04/02/15 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Parks & Recreation Dept. information Eggs and bones will both be in Smiley Park for the finding this coming Saturday morning. The Van Wert Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled its annual Easter Egg Hunt for 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at the Smiley Park ballfields. Children ages 10 and under will be divided […]
POSTED: 04/02/15 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
American Red Cross information The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to make a difference in the lives of patients this spring by giving blood. Donated blood is perishable and must be constantly replenished to keep up with the demand. Red blood cells, with a shelf life of only 42 days, are the most […]
POSTED: 04/02/15 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
Andy Brenneman, 86, of Elida, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. He was born September 6, 1928, in Elida, the son of John and Anna (Good) Brenneman, who both preceded him in death. On June 6, 1952, he married Ada (Miller) Brenneman, who survives in Elida. Other survivors include […]
POSTED: 04/01/15 at 4:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
POSTED: 04/01/15 at 2:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den
Rebecca L. Rager, Rebecca L. Robinson and David Robinson to Bruce Rager, portion of sections 7, 18, Ridge Township. Estate of Dorothy R. Ness and estate of Dorothy Holthusen Ness to Dale Sharon Jettinghoff and Wayne Jerome Ness, inlot 853, Delphos. Dale Sharon Jettinghoff, Larry A. Jettinghoff, Wayne Jerome Ness and Mary Eileen Ness to […]
POSTED: 04/01/15 at 2:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers