Glen R. Sandy, 86, of Gomer, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born June 30, 1930, in Cairo, the son of Floyd R. and Margaret (Griffeth) Sandy,, who both preceded him in death. On July 29, 1951, he married the former Verona Ann Jervis, and she died March 24, […]
POSTED: 03/26/17 at 4:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Bettie J. Bohnlein, 94, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born November 23, 1922, in New Bavaria, the daughter of Barney and Leah (Davis) Fenter, who both preceded her in death. On April 20, 1949, she married George Bohnlein, who died April 14, […]
POSTED: 03/26/17 at 4:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Delphos Police March 19, no time listed — Daniel Phinney, 32, of Delphos, was cited for driving while under a 12-point driver’s license suspension following a traffic stop in the city. March 18, no time listed — Adam Heckman, 33, of Wapakoneta, was cited for violating a protection order at a Delphos residence. He was […]
POSTED: 03/25/17 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent/submitted information Ohio’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 5.1 percent in February 2017, up from 5.0 percent in January 2017, according to figures released Friday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Ohio’s nonagricultural wage and salary employment increased just 15,200 over the month, from a revised 5,506,800 in January to 5,522,000 […]
POSTED: 03/25/17 at 8:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information ARCHBOLD — On Friday, April 7, all adults 55 and over are invited to a one-day seminar at Northwest State Community College for an up-close and personal look at the drug epidemic in the area. “Not in My Neighborhood” is the theme of the event, which is aimed at informing unsuspecting, caring citizens […]
POSTED: 03/25/17 at 8:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that an update of his office’s Concealed Carry Laws Manual has been released reflecting recent changes enacted by Senate Bill 199. The updated manual is currently available online, and printed copies of the guide will be available from county sheriffs. “Our Concealed Carry Laws Manual […]
POSTED: 03/25/17 at 8:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Four returning letter winners are expected to lead an otherwise very young Van Wert Lady Cougars softball team in 2017. All four are seniors — Allie Hall (second base, outfielder/pitcher), infielder Allison Kennedy, Peyton Okuly (outfielder/utility player), and Olivia Profit (third base/outfielder). A fifth senior, Kateri Steinecker (shortstop/second base/pitcher and a […]
POSTED: 03/25/17 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — With a wealth of returning talent and a lot of interchangeable players, the 2017 baseball season could prove to be a very successful one for the Crestview Knights. Seven starters and 10 lettermen are back from last year’s team that finished 13-8 (6-2 Northwest Conference), and lost to Minster […]
POSTED: 03/25/17 at 7:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS — Matchups are set for today’s State Boys’ Basketball championship games at the Jerome Schottenstein Center. Division II 10:45 a.m.–-Wauseon (27-1) vs. Akron St. Vincent St. Mary’s (22-7) Division IV 2 p.m.–-Cleveland Heights Lutheran East (19-9) vs. Columbus Wellington (22-7) Division III 5:15 p.m.–-Cleveland Villa Angela St. Joseph (22-6) Cincinnati […]
POSTED: 03/25/17 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Romaine Joan (Myers) Feasby, 88, of Convoy, passed away at 7:33 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Convoy. She was born February 13, 1929, in Convoy, the daughter of Russell A. and Myrtle (Gleckler) Myers, who both preceded her in death. On May 13, 1950, she married Murlen E. Feasby, […]
POSTED: 03/24/17 at 9:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries