Roberta L. Thomas, 66, of Van Wert, passed away at 12:46 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2017, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born November 5, 1950, in Van Wert, the daughter of David Balyeat, who preceded her in death, and Dolores (Johns) Balyeat, who survives in Convoy. She married, Gary Thomas, who […]
POSTED: 07/14/17 at 11:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Mildred Noggle, 92, of Haviland passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Mildred was born March 9, 1925, in Jackson, Michigan, a daughter of Ford and Helen (McFeters) Keys, who both preceded her in death. On April 1, 1942, she married Lee Noggle, who passed away December 31, […]
POSTED: 07/14/17 at 6:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Tristan Leach, 20, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017, at his residence. He was born May 26, 1997, in Lima, the son of Dewey Leach and Deanna E. Williams, who both survive in Delphos. Also surviving are his stepmother, Hope Leach of Delphos; his stepfather, James E. Williams of Delphos; a daughter, Marleigh; […]
POSTED: 07/14/17 at 6:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Stanley Charles Pontsler, 89, of Ohio City, passed away at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. He was born December 14, 1927, in Mercer County, the son of Charles William Pontsler and Grace Helen (Sharp) Pontsler, who both preceded him in death. On April 2, 1950, he […]
POSTED: 07/14/17 at 12:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Bunny Hoppers 4-H Club had a “Dress Up Your Rabbit” costume parade at its last meeting. Members dressed their rabbit in costumes, and some even dressed in a matching outfit themselves. Members told about their rabbits, and the story behind the costume. There were even visitors from other 4-H clubs that participated in the fun and […]
POSTED: 07/14/17 at 7:44 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor First-term Van Wert County Prosecutor Eva Yarger said there have been some surprises in her first six months in the job, with one of the more pleasant ones being the civil case duties of the position. “A lot of the civil side is a surprise to me,” Yarger noted, noting that she […]
POSTED: 07/14/17 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment has approved provisions authored by U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) as part of a larger drinking water infrastructure bill, the Drinking Water System Improvement Act. The included provisions originated from legislation that Latta authored, the Drinking Water Affordability Act, and would help public water systems improve infrastructure and ensure […]
POSTED: 07/14/17 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Flat Lands Supply will be sponsoring a Business Day at the Camp Clay Aqua Park this summer. Local businesses purchase the day for the Van Wert community; access includes swimming, a floating playground, zipline, paddleboats, a half-acre beach, and the 3,600-square-foot splash pad. New features include water cannons at the splash pad and a log […]
POSTED: 07/14/17 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information United Way of Van Wert, in conjunction with Eaton Corporation, is having a “Van Wert Night at a Tin Caps Game” event on Saturday, August 19, starting at 7:05 p.m. The event is a home game at Parkview Field in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. After the game, everyone is welcome to run the bases […]
POSTED: 07/14/17 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor LIMA — The remaining eight teams in the ACME summer baseball league will meet at Shawnee Field in Lima this weekend, to begin the 2017 state tournament. Four quarterfinal games will be played tomorrow, with semifinal games slated for Sunday. The state title game will be played on Monday. After winning […]
POSTED: 07/14/17 at 7:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports