DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It was a busy day in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court as 10 people were arraigned on grand jury indictments and another eight people appeared for a variety of criminal hearings. A total of 10 people were arraigned Wednesday on grand jury indictments, including the mother of a young child found […]
POSTED: 04/13/17 at 8:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert County Recorder Kim Hughes warns county residents of a deed purchase scam. Hughes said her several county residents have contacted her office as a result of receiving letters soliciting them to purchase a copy of their property deed. One of the companies sending out letters is located in Columbus and refers to […]
POSTED: 04/13/17 at 8:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
Myrna Hamrick’s Van Wert High School Class, represented by Conner Linn and Jeremy Gunsett, presented a donation check to Habitat for Humanity of Van Wert County representatives Brent Jones (president) and Cheryl Stauffer (board member). For more information on becoming a Habitat volunteer or board member, call Jones at 419.513.0200. Habitat for Humanity of Van […]
POSTED: 04/13/17 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation administers grants to qualified organizations to further the mental, moral, intellectual, or physical welfare and advancement of Van Wert County residents and other such areas, as directed by fund donors. Grants are considered in June and December of each year. Grant applications can be found online at www.vanwertcountyfoundation.org/grants-apply.htm. Grant […]
POSTED: 04/13/17 at 7:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Hospital recently donated 20 youth life jackets to the Camp Clay Aqua Park, which is part of the YMCA of Van Wert County. “Van Wert County Hospital is dedicated to the health and well-being of children in our community and we are proud to be a supporter of the Camp Clay Aqua Park,” […]
POSTED: 04/13/17 at 7:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor ST. HENRY – Freshman Gavin Carter pitched six strong innings, but the Lincolnview Lancers came up just short, during Wednesday’s 3-2 loss to the St. Henry Redskins. Carter gave up six hits, struck out three and walked one on just 77 pitches, while the St. Henry tandem of Tyler Schlarman and […]
POSTED: 04/13/17 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Bellmont downs Crestview CONVOY – Bellmont (IN) proved to be too much for Crestview, as the Squaws downed the Lady Knights 8-1 on Wednesday. Crestview was held to two hits in the game, while Bellmont finished with 12. Victoria Litchensteiger struck out two batters, Avery McCoy fanned five, and Sydney Bowen drove […]
POSTED: 04/13/17 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
FOX LAKE, Illinois — The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. This year, the association will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the division, which was formed in France during World War I. For information about the association and its annual reunion in […]
POSTED: 04/13/17 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
By Rex Dolby The Van Wert Area Photography Club’s next meeting will start at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, at 114 S. Race St.. I’ve attended a lot of camera club meetings and this one promises to be like no other! President Stuart Jewett has labeled the photo competition as a CHALLENGE. He says that the photo challenge […]
POSTED: 04/12/17 at 2:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
By Payton Knittle The varsity boys’ track team placed second at their track meet, with LCC and Kalida, while the girls placed third on Saturday. The varsity boys’ baseball team came away with two wins Saturday afternoon against Kalida. The JV boys’ baseball team also came up with two wins against Kalida. The varsity girls’ […]
POSTED: 04/12/17 at 2:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News