Paul E. Rekart of Delphos died Monday, June 15, 2015, at his residence. He was born October 15, 1961, in Lima, the son of William G. and Mary Lou (Best) Rekart, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include four brothers, Dr. Michael L. Rekart of Vancouver, British Columbia, Patrick W. Rekart of Bangkok, Thailand, […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 6:18 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education approved an administrative reorganizational plan submitted by Superintendent Ken Amstutz during a special meeting held Monday afternoon in the S.F. Goedde Building conference room. The board unanimously approved the plan, which would move Van Wert High School Principal Bill Clifton to the newly created position […]
POSTED: 06/16/15 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio State Highway Patrol information COLUMBUS — Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Steven G. Posada was promoted to the rank of sergeant by Colonel Paul A. Pride, Patrol superintendent, during a ceremony at the Patrol’s Academy. Sergeant Posada will transfer from his current assignment at the Wapakoneta Post to serve as an assistant post commander […]
POSTED: 06/16/15 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
Brian Evan Myers, 20, of Haviland, died Saturday, June 13, 2015, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident in Henry County. He was born February 13, 1995, in Van Wert, the son of Jerry Alan and Holly A. (Walter) Myers, who both survive in Haviland. Survivors include a brother, Derek Myers, at home; paternal grandmother, […]
POSTED: 06/15/15 at 10:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
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