Van Wert independent/NPAC information Christmas is right around the corner and the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert has the perfect gift for that hard-to-buy-for person. Consider a gift certificate or tickets to any of the NPAC’s upcoming shows after the New Year and make that loved one “artfully” happy. Tickets have just been […]
POSTED: 12/15/11 at 6:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Presidential candidate John Davis, a contractor who is running for the Republican nomination next year, stopped in Van Wert on Tuesday as part of a nationwide bus tour he is making to promote his candidacy. More information on the candidate can be obtained from his website: www.johndavisforpresident.org. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 12/15/11 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/OSHP information The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is warning drivers about the dangers of driving in winter weather and is offering some tips on what drivers should do in the event of a vehicle breakdown or a crash. From December 2010 through March 2011, 37,429 crashes occurred on […]
POSTED: 12/15/11 at 6:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Marsh Foundation School will hold its annual Christmas Program and Luncheon on Wednesday, December 21, beginning at 10:15 a.m. Each student will perform during the piano recital and in the school’s production of “Scrooge.” Following the performances, a luncheon will be held in the school cafeteria for students, staff, friends and family. Serving children […]
POSTED: 12/15/11 at 6:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YMCA of Van Wert County announces that it will be open from 8 a.m.-noon on both Saturday, December 24, and Saturday, December 31. Also, in correlation with the holidays, the YMCA is offering gift certificates that can be used for many of the things available at the Y such as memberships, programs, tanning, personal […]
POSTED: 12/15/11 at 6:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
Just a reminder that an open house will be held from 4-6 p.m. this Friday, December 16, at Willow Bend Country Club for Tom Stricker, retiring CEO of Westwood Behavioral Health Center. The public is welcome to attend the open house for Stricker, who retired this month after 21 years as head of the local […]
POSTED: 12/15/11 at 6:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
Charles A. Rohrbacher, 77, of Delphos, died at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. He was born November 13, 1934, in Lima, the son of the late Albert L. Rohrbacher and Chloe (Evick) Rison Rohrbacher. He married Gwen (Frericks) Fischer, who survives in Delphos. Other survivors include a […]
POSTED: 12/14/11 at 3:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Edna M. Sitton, 93, of Baton Rouge, La., and formerly of Paulding, died Saturday, December 10, 2011, at the Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was born July 19, 1918, in Dayton, the daughter of the late Claude and Irene (Joyce) Smith. On September 8, 1945, she married William M. Sitton Sr., who preceded […]
POSTED: 12/14/11 at 3:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Lincolnview FFA Parliamentary Procedure teams had sub-district contests at Delphos Jefferson high school on the 17th of November. Lincolnview had three teams participating. The Officer Team consisted of Beth Army, Jacob Staley, Matt Oechsle, Bryce Campbell, Macey Ashbaugh, Wes Collins, Alex Campbell, and Troy Patterson. Drew DuCheney, John Copeland, Matt Oechsle, Chance Burnett, Wyatt […]
POSTED: 12/14/11 at 2:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines
By Trevor Roop Already halfway through the second nine-weeks, students at Crestview are all very eager to take a break from school during the holidays. With the Christmas season here, many different students and teachers are volunteering their time to give to less fortunate families. On December 16, Ben Hotmire, along with the students in […]
POSTED: 12/14/11 at 1:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News