This is a good week to talk about two events related to Music in Van Wert. It’s a good week because “Ohio Has Talent!” is moving its show onto the Central Insurance Stage of the Niswonger this Saturday night. It starts at 7 p.m. and capacity is filling quickly! I would get your tickets quickly to make […]
POSTED: 02/15/17 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
Elmer D. Adams, 85, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2017, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. He was born July 12, 1931, in Van Wert, the son of Clarence and Frieda, who both preceded him in death. In 1950, he married Marilyn Joan “Joann” Adams, who passed […]
POSTED: 02/14/17 at 7:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Lisa D. Hardman, 55, of Van Wert, passed away at 3:44 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born December 1, 1961, in Van Wert, the daughter of Forrest Andrew and Wilma (Weaver) Thomas, who both preceded her in death She married James Robert “Jesse” Hardman, […]
POSTED: 02/14/17 at 7:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Brenda Sue (Norling) Jerome, 62, of Van Wert, passed away at 9 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2017, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born December 21, 1954, in Paulding County, the daughter of Darwin “Doc” and Viola (Tipsword) Sherry, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, Robert A. […]
POSTED: 02/14/17 at 3:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Danny L. Sites, 64, of Van Wert, passed away at 9:02 a.m. Sunday, February 12, 2017, at his residence. He was born May 25, 1952, in Van Wert, the son of Omer J. Sites Jr. and Patsy Rosemary (Johnson) Sites, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include a son, Robert L. Sites of Fort […]
POSTED: 02/14/17 at 3:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Kenneth N. “Ken” Stahl, 60, of West Melbourne, Florida, and formerly of Van Wert, passed away Friday evening, February 10, 2017, in Burgaw, North Carolina, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born February 29, 1956, in Van Wert, the son of Kenneth E. and Joan (Pate) Stahl, who both survive in […]
POSTED: 02/14/17 at 2:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police February 12, 2:52 a.m. — Jalisa D. Davenport, 25, of Lima, was cited for operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI), obstructing official business, have a valid warrant issued by the Lima Police Department, and driving without a license following a traffic stop in the 200 block of North Jefferson Street. February 12, […]
POSTED: 02/14/17 at 8:44 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor After several committee meetings and two readings, legislation requested by Mayor Jerry Mazur’s administration to coordinate trash and recycling collection within the city was defeated during Monday’s Van Wert City Council meeting. Council members Jon Tomlinson, Joi Mergy, Ken Markward, and Steve Trittschuh voted against the measure, apparently after hearing complaints from […]
POSTED: 02/14/17 at 8:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information CONVOY — Parents or guardians residing in the Crestview Local School District having a child 5 years of age on or before August 1 may register the child for kindergarten for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents or guardians requesting open enrollment for their kindergarten student in the Crestview School District should also register […]
POSTED: 02/14/17 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
Four fire departments and the American Red Cross’ disaster team were called out Monday night to deal with a fire at a private airplane hangar. Paulding, Antwerp, Payne, and Cecil fire departments were called to the scene to battle the Paulding County fire. Airplanes and other equipment were lost in the fire. Responders were there […]
POSTED: 02/14/17 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: News