Edwin A. “Andy” Kroeger II, 52, of Delphos, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fprt Wayne, Indiana. He was born January 9, 1965, the son of Gerard A. and Rose Mary (Coward) Kroeger. His mother preceded him in death on August 12, 1978, and his father survives in […]
POSTED: 07/13/17 at 11:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent A Scott man was arraigned Thursday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on a number of sex-related charges. Christopher Gile, 35, entered not guilty pleas Thursday morning to one count each of rape and rape with force, both felonies of the first degree; one count of sexual battery, a second-degree felony […]
POSTED: 07/13/17 at 12:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Van Wert woman accused of illegal voting was among 12 people arraigned Wednesday on criminal indictments in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Johanna Stevens, 67, of Van Wert, entered not guilty pleas to three counts of illegal voting, each a felony of the fourth degree. She was released on a […]
POSTED: 07/13/17 at 7:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his House colleagues in helping pass three bipartisan anti-trafficking bills that would seek to curb a problem plaguing communities across the country. H.R. 2200, the Fredrick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Act, reauthorizes a fund that prevents human trafficking, protects victims, and prosecutes traffickers. H.R. 2664, the […]
POSTED: 07/13/17 at 7:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
On Wednesday, Missions Committee members of First Presbyterian Church in Van Wert presented a mission support donation of $1,000 to Van Wert Salvation Army Lt. Joshua Morales, before helping serve Wednesday’s Salvation Army community free lunch. Shown are (from the left) Fred Early, Lt. Morales, Cherrie Evans, Leslie Wilkin, and Dottie Zabicki. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 07/13/17 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Just a reminder that Select Season tickets go on sale at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio this Friday, July 14. The Niswonger’s upcoming 11th season is packed with 25 events that will keep patrons inspired, entertained, and educated throughout 2017-18. Starting this Friday, patrons can choose their own Select […]
POSTED: 07/13/17 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
Submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County is now accepting registrations for the July session of swim lessons. The four week session begins July 17 and runs through August 9. Classes will be held twice a week, in the evening on Mondays and Wednesdays. Call for specific class times and availability. The YWCA offers […]
POSTED: 07/13/17 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert hosted Tuesday’s 7-on-7 passing camp with Antwerp and Parkway.
POSTED: 07/12/17 at 8:22 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor ELIDA — Crestview’s impressive postseason ACME baseball tournament run continues, after Tuesday night’s 8-5 District 5 championship win over the host Bulldogs. The victory was the fifth straight for Crestview (9-9), and it means the Knights will play District 1 champion Defiance in the ACME state tournament at Shawnee at 2:30 […]
POSTED: 07/12/17 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview senior baseball player Tanner Crowle will continue his education and athletic career at Wright State Lake Campus in Celina for the 2017-18 school year. Crowle was 2-0 with a 1.87 ERA this past spring for the NWC champion Knights. At Wright State, Crowle plans to major in middle school education with an academic emphasis […]
POSTED: 07/12/17 at 7:17 am. FILED UNDER: Sports