Michael E. Grubb, 57, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016, at his residence. He was born Monday, March 9, 1959 in Van Wert, Ohio the son of the late Carl Grubb and the late Martha (Brown) Bowersock. Michael was raised by the Marsh Foundation in Van Wert and he thought of the […]
POSTED: 11/26/16 at 8:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Dorothy Ann Gemke, 90, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born April 16, 1926, in Alliance, the daughter of Orion Robert and Mayme (Langemeyer) Gemke, who both preceded her in death. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, at Harter […]
POSTED: 11/26/16 at 11:29 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports The Van Wert Lady Cougars found how far its rebuilding program has to go after an 82-25 drubbing by Ottoville during their season opener Friday in the Cougars’ Den. The Cougars, led by first-year coach Rob Adams, got behind early, as the Lady Green outscored Van Wert 25-5 in the first […]
POSTED: 11/26/16 at 8:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Hundreds of children and their parents were on hand Friday for the annual lighting of the Christmas Garden (normally known as the Children’s Garden the other 11 months of the year) at Smiley Park. As usual, organizer Jim Clay had the garden decked in a myriad of bright lights and fanciful Christmas-themed decorations. Candy canes […]
POSTED: 11/26/16 at 8:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced on Friday that Adapt Pharma will freeze the Public Interest Price for its naloxone nasal spray for Ohio over the next year. Ohio is currently the only state in the country that has secured a price freeze with the company. When given to a person overdosing […]
POSTED: 11/26/16 at 8:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information OHIO CITY – The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred at 12:45 p.m. Friday on Ohio 118 at the intersection of Wren Landeck Road. A 2008 Dodge Challenger driven by Dakota Everidge of Kendallville, Indiana, was traveling east on Wren Landeck Road […]
POSTED: 11/26/16 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
Community Health Professionals Inc. (CHP) recognized Janet Sholl of Oakwood for 20 years of service on the nonprofit organization’s corporate board. Brent Tow, president and CEO, presented her a plaque to mark her tenure. The board governs the operations of CHP Home Care & Hospice, which has offices in Ada, Archbold, Bryan, Celina, Defiance, Delphos, […]
POSTED: 11/26/16 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Republican Central Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 1, at The Hotel Marsh (128 E. Main St. in Van Wert) to interview and select an at-large member of Van Wert City Council. Five Van Wert residents have submitted their names for consideration. Members of the Central Committee are invited […]
POSTED: 11/26/16 at 8:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police November 20, no time listed – Jacob Gibson, 19, of Cloverdale, was cited for underage possession of an alcoholic beverage following a traffic stop in the city. November 19, no time listed – Randall Ryan Jr., 40, of Delphos, was cited for operating a vehicle while impaired […]
POSTED: 11/26/16 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert County Historical Society President Theresa Mengerink presents the 2016 Isaac Van Wart Appreciation Award to local resident Tom Wise. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 11/25/16 at 9:35 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles