Gloria Anne Harrell Evans Mollenkopf was born September 10, 1934, in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of Ishmael and Irene (Roy) Evans, who both preceded her in death. She was raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and graduated from North Side High School with honors in business. Over the span of her life, Gloria worked as an administrative […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 8:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
William A. Lee of Van Wert died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at the Kobacker House in Columbus. He was born June 28, 1948, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Ralph and Rita (Mahlan) Lee, who both preceded him in death. On October 10, 1970, he married Martha (Bender) Lee, who also […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 4:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information Things were a-hoppin’ at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds Rabbit Barn on Saturday during the annual Youth Fun Rabbit Show. Youth from all over the region were invited to participate at the show to warm up their skills for upcoming county fair rabbit shows. Five judges worked with the young people on showing rabbits and showmanship. […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 2:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
Richard I. “Dick” Fackler, 78, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at his home. He was born in Van Wert County, the son of Leo and Marie Fackler, who both preceded him in death. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Haines City, Florida, where he had a winter home for the […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 1:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Rex Dolby The Van Wert Photography Club’s topic of discussion last Thursday was “Low Light Photography”. Various members brought some of their pictures on thumb drives, which stimulated comments and observations about the pictures and the subject in general. Mike Taylor had a unique shot taken inside a barn that had fallen into disrepair. The […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 1:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
By Hope Wallace You don’t have to travel to a large city to see great art or hear great music. Our 59th Annual June Art Exhibit opened this Saturday, June 13 with a free, public opening reception and enjoyed a very large turnout. Regional art shows such as this are a great way to purchase […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 1:35 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
David Byrne to Paul Blue and Amy Pierce, lot 15-3, portion of lot 15-1, Van Wert subdivision. Jo Reichert and Joseph Reichert to Angela M. Hemmlgarn and Bernice M. Hemmelgarn, inlot 182, Willshire. Adam Caskey, Julia Caskey and Julia K. Caskey to Robert W. Johnson III, inlot 455, Delphos. Estate of William R. Pancake to […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 1:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
George D. Hessel, 87, of Van Wert, died at 7:55 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at Hearth & Home of Van Wert. He was born January 26, 1928, in Van Wert County, the son of Ira and Margaret (Mohler) Hessel, who both preceded him in death. He married Betty (McClure) Hessel, who survives in Van […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 12:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor With some historic rainfalls already seen in Van Wert County, and likely more on the way — including some rain Saturday associated with Tropical Storm Bill — more flooding is likely in the county, according to Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy. McCoy said recent storms are like nothing the […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Area teachers had the chance to learn about new technology during a two-day Technology Summit held at Vantage Career Center Monday and Tuesday. Here, teachers get classroom instruction on new technological advancements. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 7:50 am. FILED UNDER: News