Delphos Police July 10, no time listed — Izyk Redding, 19, of Middle Point was cited for driving a vehicle while on a license forfeiture suspension following a traffic stop. July 6, no time listed — Christon Lindeman, 40, of Delphos, was cited for possession of marijuana following a traffic stop. July 5, no time […]
POSTED: 07/12/19 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information INDIANAPOLIS, IN — A new definition for a damaged bat is one of three high school softball rules changes for the 2020 season. The three rules changes recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Softball Rules Committee at its June 10-12 meeting in Indianapolis were subsequently approved by the […]
POSTED: 07/12/19 at 5:22 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert Area Photography Club has changed the date for its Falls Photo Shoot to Saturday, July 13, thinking that employed people might be more able to participate. The shoot will include Greenville Falls, Ludlow Falls, West Milton Falls, and Charleston Falls, in that order. The plan is to meet at 9:30 am in the […]
POSTED: 07/11/19 at 5:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
Adopt, adopt, adopt for a chance to win $1,500, $400, or $100 in the fifth annual Duck Derpy! The adoption window ends soon! Town Creek Live is a fundraiser for both Historic Main Street Van Wert and Wassenberg Art Center. These two not-for-profit entities strive to make our community more vibrant. We offer this free […]
POSTED: 07/11/19 at 5:01 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
King Solomon in all of his splendor and wisdom shared the pearl ofwisdom, “There is nothing new under the sun.” Although I undoubtedly agree, an original like Janis Joplin certainly challenges the proclamation. Her voice — high, husky, earthy, explosive — remains among the most distinctive and galvanizing in pop history. But Janis Joplin didn’t […]
POSTED: 07/11/19 at 4:49 pm. FILED UNDER: News
John “Jack” Paullus, 90, of Van Wert, died at 2:59 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. He was born March 29,1929, in Van Wert, the son of John and Ruth (Lloyd) Paullus, who both preceded him in death. On September 6, 1952, he married the former Jean Brickner, who […]
POSTED: 07/11/19 at 11:43 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer WAPAKONETA — Thousands of people are expected to head to Wapakoneta this month, including a number of local residents, to celebrate one of the most remarkable accomplishments known to mankind. Wapakoneta, the hometown of Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong, will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Armstrong’s Apollo 11 moon trip in July 1969 […]
POSTED: 07/11/19 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information According to Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy, a thunderstorm microburst was responsible for storm damage in the southeastern portion of the county Wednesday evening. The town of Monticello took the brunt of the strong winds, McCoy said, with winds estimated at 60-70 mph. The winds snapped off trees, as […]
POSTED: 07/11/19 at 7:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County residents who are at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and have a minor child in the household who will be attending school (grades preschool-12) might be able to receive assistance in purchasing shoes and socks for students from the County Department of Job and Family […]
POSTED: 07/11/19 at 7:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
John Junior King, 86, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday morning, July 10, 2019, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in St. Marys township, Decatur, Indiana, on May 21, 1933, the son of John L. and Glennis B. (Roop) King, who both preceded him in death. On December 30, 1960, he married […]
POSTED: 07/11/19 at 6:39 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries