Russell D. Comer, 68, of Grover Hill, died at 1:04 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born August 8, 1943, in Paulding County, the son of the late John Comer and Madeline (Rodman) Palte. On November 3, 1984, he married Judith (Hirn) Comer, who also preceded […]
POSTED: 06/24/12 at 7:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Bill Lyle Hardy, 74, of Van Wert and formerly of Hudson, Mich., died at 7:48 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born August 2, 1937, in Fulton County, the son of the late James Ray and Ella Mae (Slagle) Hardy. On December 1, 1956, in Holland, […]
POSTED: 06/24/12 at 2:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
ROCKY McVAIGH/for the Van Wert independent The Van Wert Marlins participated in two swimming meets this past week The Marlins first hosted Ada-Lost Creek on June 18 at the Van Wert YMCA. Sam Easley continued his dominance in 13-14 boys’ competition by sweeping five events. In 9-10 girls’ action, Katie McVaigh won all three of […]
POSTED: 06/24/12 at 1:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
ROCKY McVAIGH/for the Van Wert independent The Van Wert YMCA Marlins kicked off their 2012 summer season by traveling to Wapakoneta Community Pool on June 11. The 9-10 girls completely dominated all their events. Jamie Burenga and Katie Mcvaigh each took three first places, sweeping all the individual events, along with Emma Pollock taking second […]
POSTED: 06/24/12 at 1:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
OFFD Committee information For those who think Old Fashioned Farmer’s Days is just a tractor show, read on. There are activities for everyone from little tykes to grandma and grandpa at the annual event, which will be held June 28-July 1 at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. A first for Old Fashioned Farmers is a […]
POSTED: 06/23/12 at 5:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
7 Bridges brought the Eagles to Fountain Park on Friday, playing the rock supergroup’s biggest hits for a large crowd that came out to enjoy the great weather and hear some great music as well, thanks to The Van Wert County Foundation, sponsor of the Summer Music Series. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 06/23/12 at 5:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
NPAC information The Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio is proud to present the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra and the SummerFest Chorus in performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony on Saturday, July 14, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are currently on sale at the NPAC Box Office. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for […]
POSTED: 06/23/12 at 5:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Mackenzie Jones, 7, daughter of Jim and Laura Jones of Van Wert, recently donated 12 inches of her auburn hair to Wigs for Kids. Wigs for Kids, located in Westlake, is an organization dedicated to providing wigs and support to children who have lost their hair due to medical reasons and conditions. Mackenzie had her […]
POSTED: 06/23/12 at 5:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted The Van Wert tennis program will be hosting a tennis camp from July 10-13 at the new Van Wert County Foundation Tennis Complex. The camp will run from 1:15-3:15 p.m. each day (click here for a registration form). The camp is for junior high and high school tennis players and will be taught […]
POSTED: 06/23/12 at 5:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert Police Department solve break-in that occurred at 600 Spencer St. in Van Wert. Between May 20 and May 23, an unknown person entered a shed located at 600 Spencer St. in Van Wert. The shed is located to the south […]
POSTED: 06/23/12 at 5:06 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers