Robert E. Cooper Jr., 67, of rural Van Wert, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born January 26, 1948, in Van Wert, the son of Robert E. Cooper Sr. and Frances (Winhover) Cooper, who both preceded him in death. On January 29, […]
POSTED: 06/15/15 at 7:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor What happens to a person whose life has been spent in various kinds of trouble and “whacked out” on drugs? For Van Wert native Christine Miller, the solution was to leave that life behind and make a new start following an in-house substance abuse treatment program. “They say you can never move […]
POSTED: 06/15/15 at 8:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gasoline price information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 13.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.83 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average that has increased 5.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.81 […]
POSTED: 06/15/15 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Civic Theatre information On June 6-7, the Ohio Community Theatre Association (OCTA) held its yearly Northwest Regional Festival and play competition. Community theatres from the region send 30-minute excerpts of their best to showcase and compete. This year, OCTA Northwest chose Van Wert Civic Theatre’s production of Early One Evening at the Rainbow […]
POSTED: 06/15/15 at 7:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
Willshire Days pageant information WILLSHIRE — Registrations are being accepted for the annual pageant that will be held during Willshire Days 2015. The pageant will be held Friday, June 26, at 6 p.m. in Willshire Park. Tiny Miss Princess and Tiny Miss Willshire will be for ages 3-4, Little Miss Princess and Little Miss Willshire […]
POSTED: 06/15/15 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently donated $400 to the Van Wert Youth Baseball Association to sponsor an Elks Pony League team for the 2015 season. Van Wert Elks have sponsored a Pony League team for many years. With the financial help from sponsors, over 150 kids are able to […]
POSTED: 06/15/15 at 5:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Brian Evan Myers, 20, of Haviland, died Saturday, June 13, 2015, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Henry County. Arrangements are incomplete at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert.
POSTED: 06/15/15 at 5:35 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Gloria Jean Ruddock, 81, of Van Wert, died at 2:13 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2015, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born July 23, 1933, in Lima, the daughter of Palmer M. and Alice (Rhode) George, who both preceded her in death. She married John B. Ruddock, who survives in Van Wert. Other survivors include […]
POSTED: 06/13/15 at 12:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The Western Buckeye League brought its own thunder to the Van Wert County Hospital All Star football game, beating the Northwest Conference/Lima Area all-stars 24-15 in a game delayed 45 minutes because of strong storms. It was sweet revenge for the WBL, which lost 30-7 last year and trails in the series, […]
POSTED: 06/13/15 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Bee Gee Realty information Bee Gee Realty & Auction Company Ltd. is pleased to announce the addition of Bill Moore to its professional sales staff. Moore lives in the Convoy area and has been a lifelong resident of Van Wert County. He and his wife, Vicki, have two adult children. His education includes being a […]
POSTED: 06/13/15 at 6:38 am. FILED UNDER: Business