Van Wert independent/Central Insurance information The 2011 recipients of the Central Insurance Companies Educational & Charitable Foundation Scholarships have been selected. This scholarship program was created to reward and support graduates who are pursuing educational degrees that may eventually lead to careers in the property and casualty insurance industry. Central congratulates the following students who […]
POSTED: 07/09/11 at 2:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Medical Services is pleased to announce Jocelyn Wray, M.D., has joined its group. Dr. Wray specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a board certified Physiatrist, Dr. Wray focuses on restoring optimal function to individuals with injuries to the muscles, bones, tissues, and nervous system. “I’m very excited about joining Van Wert Medical […]
POSTED: 07/09/11 at 2:10 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Central Mutual Insurance President F.W. Purmort shared a cautious but optimistic outlook with policyholders at Central’s 136th annual policyholder’s meeting held earlier this year. “The capital base of the company is very strong,” said Purmort. “And like any business in this economy there is a need to be a little more cautious.” Purmort noted the […]
POSTED: 07/09/11 at 2:07 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Lloyd George Elston, 86, of Grover Hill, died Thursday, July 7, 2011, at the Country Inn in Latty. He was born in Grover Hill and was a farmer and factory worker for International Harvester, retiring in 1979. Mr. Elston served with integrity in many roles as a member of Zion United Methodist Church and as […]
POSTED: 07/08/11 at 10:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Miriam N. Sealscott, 81, of Van Wert, died at 5 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2011, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born October 3, 1929, in Ohio City, the daughter of the late George and Lillian (Ross) Billieu. On December 31, 1947, she married Kenny A. Sealscott, who survives in Van […]
POSTED: 07/08/11 at 10:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Haldon E. Marshall, 83, died June 28, 2011, in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Marion, Ind. He was born July 27, 1927, in Van Wert County, the son of the late Emery and Dessie Grace (Blackwood) Marshall. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mary (Harley) Marshall; and two nieces, Diana Bockrath and Shirley Smith. Three brothers, Paul, […]
POSTED: 07/08/11 at 10:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert County Board of Commissioners Thursday approved resolutions to place levies critical to the future of the County Council on Aging on the November ballot. The commissioners approved resolutions that would put two replacement tax issues – one an 0.2-mill levy and the other an 0.25-mill levy. The levies would […]
POSTED: 07/08/11 at 4:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
From NPAC information The Manhattan Transfer, the jazz/pop vocal group with the second most honored album in pop history, surpassed only by Michael Jackson’s Thriller, will be at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio on Saturday, September 17, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 12. The platinum selling, world-wide chart topping […]
POSTED: 07/08/11 at 12:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
From Off Stage Production information Off Stage Productions is gearing up for its annual fall show, The Foreigner by Larry Shue, scheduled to open September 23. Open auditions for the show will be held on Sunday, July 24, and Tuesday, July 26, at 7 p.m. Auditions will take place at the Van Wert Senior Center […]
POSTED: 07/08/11 at 12:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
From Red Cross information America’s blood supply is an important piece of our country’s ability to respond to disasters. By donating blood, people can help prepare for the unexpected and help ensure blood is available when and where it’s needed. “Any disaster, man-made or natural, can result in people being injured and needing blood,” said […]
POSTED: 07/08/11 at 12:06 am. FILED UNDER: News