Alice Ann Schaadt, 73, of Middle Point, died at 9:10 a.m. Sunday, January 10, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born November 11, 1942, in Van Wert, the daughter of Cloyd and Rhoda (Ritchie) McGinnis, who both preceded her in death. In August 1960, she married Rex W. Schaadt, who […]
POSTED: 01/12/16 at 5:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Patricia L. (Schwanderman) Shively, 78, of Delphos, died at 5:18 p.m. Monday, January 11, 2016, at her residence, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born May 18, 1937, in Paxton, Illinois, the daughter of Elza Schwanderman and Viola (Rhodes) Leidy, who both preceded her in death. On February 14, 1960, she married Paul Shively, […]
POSTED: 01/12/16 at 5:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Olse W. Hernandez, 85, of Van Wert, died at 12:40 p.m., Monday, January 11, 2016, at the Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born March 17, 1930, in Spanish Lake, Louisiana, the son of John and Rose Hernandez, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include a son, Jim (Marilyn) Hernandez of Van Wert; one daughter, […]
POSTED: 01/12/16 at 5:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor There were some new faces — and some familiar ones in new places — when Van Wert City Council met for the first time this year on Monday evening. New Mayor Jerry Mazur sat in his new seat for the first time, new Council President Pete Weir presided over his first meeting, […]
POSTED: 01/12/16 at 9:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
KELSEY CLEMONS/independent correspondent CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education reorganized and held its regular January meeting Monday, while also recognizing students for their Christmas Caring projects. John Auld was re-elected board president and Lonnie Nedderman was chosen vice president during the board’s organizational meeting. The board also set the date, time, and location […]
POSTED: 01/12/16 at 9:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood and platelet donations to prevent a shortage this winter. Busy holiday schedules in November and December contributed to about 1,700 fewer blood drives held across the country compared to the two previous months, which has resulted in about 50,000 fewer donations and […]
POSTED: 01/12/16 at 8:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, will host a free spaghetti supper for all Van Wert County area veterans. The supper will be held at the Elks Lodge, 1197 Elks Drive in Van Wert, from 5-7 p.m. Monday, January 25. The supper is free to all veterans. Spouses, […]
POSTED: 01/12/16 at 8:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
James D. Hayes, 82, of Van Wert, died at 4:38 p.m. Sunday, January 10, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born August 16, 1933, in Mercer County, the son of C. “Meredith” and Reba (Miller) Hayes, who both preceded him in death. He married Alice J. (Driver) Hayes, who survives in […]
POSTED: 01/11/16 at 3:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The Van Wert Cougars battled hard, but didn’t quite have the staying power, losing by three points, 61-58, to Marion Local in a non-conference game played Saturday in the Cougars’ Den. It was a back-and-forth game all the way. The Flyers got out to a three-point lead, 18-15, in the first quarter, […]
POSTED: 01/11/16 at 10:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — The Crestview Knights got out to a quick start to give 2016 Winter Homecoming Queen Leslie Skelton and her court a 56-47 win over Arlington in a non-conference boys’ basketball game played Saturday in Ray Etzler Gymnasium. Javin Etzler led the Knights with 21 points, including three treys, while […]
POSTED: 01/11/16 at 10:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports