Van Wert independent sports DELPHOS — Holden Willingham threw a complete game shutout, and the Van Wert Cougars won Wednesday’s ACME baseball league game, 8-0 over Delphos Jefferson. Willingham allowed just three hits, while striking out nine and walking one. Jake Lautzenheiser scored on a wild pitch in the first inning, and Parker Conrad’s second […]
POSTED: 06/15/17 at 5:59 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor After celebrating its first decade with a dazzling season of entertainment, capped by a gala featuring the Boston Pops Orchestra and Bernadette Peters, a new decade of entertainment began Tuesday with the unveiling of Season 11 at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. NPAC Executive Director Paul Hoverman thanked all […]
POSTED: 06/14/17 at 10:46 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County Emergency Management Agency, as well as partner agencies, such as the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, Van Wert Police and Fire departments, Van Wert County Hospital, local American Red Cross chapter, practiced what to do in a hazmat emergency Wednesday at the local Eaton Corporation plant. The “live” exercise, as opposed […]
POSTED: 06/14/17 at 10:45 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent Two people changed their pleas to guilty, while probation and bond violations were heard during a relatively light criminal session Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Dustin Cooper, 33, of Van Wert, changed his plea to guilty to one count each of tampering with evidence, a felony of the third […]
POSTED: 06/14/17 at 10:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, held its annual Flag Day ceremony on Wednesday at the lodge. Assisting this year was Seth Baker, who read the History of the Flag, while Craig Bell gave the response. The Elks is the first and only fraternal organization to mandate that, every […]
POSTED: 06/14/17 at 10:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ahead of Elder Abuse Awareness Day (today), Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warned Ohioans to beware of signs of elder abuse. “Elder abuse can affect any family in any community,” Attorney General DeWine said. “It often involves a person in a position of power or trust who takes advantage of an […]
POSTED: 06/14/17 at 10:31 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview’s Chayten Overholt beats a throw to Crestview first baseman Derek Stout during Wednesday’s ACME league baseball game. The Lancers won the game 2-1 in eight innings. The winning run came when Sam Myers scored on a suicide squeeze by Brayden Evans. Crestview (2-6) will host Delphos Jefferson tomorrow, while Crestview (10-4) will travel to […]
POSTED: 06/14/17 at 10:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Beverly Evans, 86, of Van Wert, passed away at 11:41 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2017, the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born February 2, 1931, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Owen Q. and Geraldine (Wilson) Blue, who both preceded her in death. On January 15, 1949, she married Carl R. […]
POSTED: 06/14/17 at 5:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Fay D. Gardner, 70, of rural Van Wert, passed away at 10:37 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at her residence after fighting a long battle with several cancers. She was born August 15, 1946, in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Samuel and Helena Moehring, who both preceded her in death. On April 15, 1967, she […]
POSTED: 06/14/17 at 1:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports KENT — Former Kenton High School football player Tyler Heintz died, after collapsing after a workout at Kent State University Tuesday morning. Heintz, a 6-4, 275 pound offensive lineman was rushed to a nearby hospital, where resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. An autopsy will be performed, but the results could take several […]
POSTED: 06/14/17 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports