Richard S. Beougher, 75, of Celina, and formerly of Mendon, passed away at 8:04 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2017, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born February 2, 1942, the son of Paul and Mabel (Piper) Beougher, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include two sisters, Rose Lawrence of Mendon […]
POSTED: 07/11/17 at 7:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police July 8, 8:49 p.m. — Sherry J. Cotterman, 48, of 1002 E. Main St., was charged with persistent disorderly conduct as a result of an altercation at her residence. July 9, 5:07 p.m. — Elige Johnson, 54, of Convoy, was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI), possession of drug abuse […]
POSTED: 07/11/17 at 1:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Martha E. Vaneman, 81, of Venedocia, passed away at 11:47 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born October 13, 1935, in Van Wert, the daughter of John and Margaret (Owens) Vaneman, who both preceded her in death. She never married. No survivors were listed. She will […]
POSTED: 07/11/17 at 1:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council looked at the need to pass legislation to place the 0.28-percent income tax levy on the November 7 general election ballot, while also holding a discussion on the possibility of covenants on land in Vision Industrial Park and an adjoining parcel being sought as a food and beverage […]
POSTED: 07/11/17 at 7:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County is holding registration for flag football, volleyball and fall soccer through August 14th. You can register one of three ways: online at www.vwymca.org, at the YMCA front desk or by calling 419-238-0443. Flag football games will be held at Camp Clay on Thursdays, September 7 through October […]
POSTED: 07/11/17 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Storms on Monday spawned one tornado the area and caused flooding in low-lying areas of Van Wert County, according to Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy. McCoy noted that storms hit the area earlier than expected at approximately 9 p.m. Monday. The EMA director said he spotted, and took a photo of, a rotating wall cloud […]
POSTED: 07/11/17 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Parks and Recreation Department has announced the first annual Summer’s End adult co-ed softball tournament. The entry fee is $125, and the tournament will take place on Saturday, July 29 at Smiley Park. It will be a double elimination tournament, and first and second place teams will receive T-Shirts. For […]
POSTED: 07/11/17 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information OHIO CITY — The Ohio City Park Association and the Lambert Days Committee has finalized plans for the 2017 festival. Lambert Days is always the third full weekend in July. This year’s dates are July 21-23. This is also the 50th anniversary of Ohio City’s celebration of the life of John W. Lambert […]
POSTED: 07/11/17 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representative Craig Riedel (R-Defiance) announced that the Ohio House has taken steps to finalize Ohio’s state operating budget in a historic vote that resulted in House members voting to override 11 of Governor Kasich’s 47 vetoes. “These historic veto overrides sent a clear message to all Ohioans,” Riedel said. “The […]
POSTED: 07/11/17 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Now is the time to form a Wiffleball team to participate in the 11th annual Van Wert Rib Fest Wiffleball Tournament. Rib Fest takes place August 4-5 at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. The Wiffleball tournament will have two divisions. The lower division is for players ages 15 and under, while the upper […]