Leon J. “Lee” Wienken, 94, of Van Wert, and formerly of Landeck, passed away at 2:05 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van wert.. He was born March 27, 1925, in Landeck, the son of Othmar and Theresa (Etzkorn) Wienken, who both preceded him in death. On June 7, 1947, […]
POSTED: 07/20/19 at 11:39 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
To the Editor: Thank you to all who participated in the Van Wert Area Chamber Golf Classic on Wednesday. We would like to thank our pro headline sponsors, Little Caesar’s, Central Insurance Companies, and Van Wert Health for their continued support. Kudos to YMCA Director Hugh Kocab, Hickory Sticks Course Manager Darcy Crummey, and Ed Jacobs […]
POSTED: 07/20/19 at 7:52 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor While most people in America are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s Moon landing today, a Van Wert couple will also celebrate a half century of marriage. On July 20, 1969, while Armstrong and Aldrin were preparing to fulfill the promise made by President John F. Kennedy to […]
POSTED: 07/20/19 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Those who decided to beat the heat in air-conditioned comfort at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio Friday night were likely very satisfied with Satisfaction, a Rolling Stones tribute band that raised the NPAC’s musical temperatures with its renditions of many of the iconic British rock group’s hits, including “Ruby Tuesday”, “Paint It […]
POSTED: 07/20/19 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert Business Development Corporation (BDC)’s launched its $1.2-million Accelerate Van Wert strategic economic development initiative during a breakfast meeting Friday at Willow Bend Country Club. The initiative is a five-year plan to be implemented by the BDC, in collaboration with area partners, to expand the focus of the 2014-18 Opportunity […]
POSTED: 07/20/19 at 7:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
The wreckage of a mobile restroom (porta-potty) remained Friday in the Hiestand Woods parking lot — nearly two weeks after it was destroyed by a pipe bomb over the Fourth of July weekend — so the State Fire Marshal’s could complete its investigation of the incident. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 07/20/19 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports/submitted information BLUFFTON — The Marlins Swim Team recently competed in the Western Ohio Aquatics League Championship Meet at Bluffton Community Pool on July 12 and 13. The league consists of eight teams in Allen, Auglaize, Hardin and Van Wert counties. The Marlin’s team of 47 was represented by 32 swimmers at champs […]
POSTED: 07/20/19 at 4:27 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police July 19, 1:50 p.m. — Jayson M. Foppe, 19, of 509 S. Shannon St., was cited for abusing harmful intoxicants while near the intersection of Shannon and Congress streets. July 18, 12:16 p.m. — Jared A. Smith, 30, of 208 S. Wayne St., was cited for disorderly conduct for an incident in […]
POSTED: 07/19/19 at 10:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Leroy Permann, 89, of Rockford, died at 1:36 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Mercer County Joint Township Hospital in Coldwater. He was born July 11, 1930, in Delmont, South Dakota, the son of Edwin and Emma Permann, who both preceded him in death. He married Phyllis (Baldwin) Permann, who died in 2004. Leroy then […]
POSTED: 07/19/19 at 5:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information CINCINNATI — With the temperatures this weekend expected in the mid to high 90s and heat indices above 100, the Reds have recommendations for fans on how to stay cool and “heat smart” while enjoying the four games vs. the Cardinals July 18-21 at Great American Ball Park. HOW TO STAY COOL • […]
POSTED: 07/19/19 at 6:27 am. FILED UNDER: Sports