The classic rock group Aftermath: Experience the Sixties got a large Fountain Park crowd jumping with its renditions of songs originated by groups such as the Beatles, Monkees, and many others. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 07/23/12 at 4:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
WREN — The Wiffleball Warehouse, an annual staple of the Wren Homecoming, officially opens Friday, August 17, at 5:45. Longtime tourney umpire, Charlie Etzler will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. Etzler was selected by WPWW officials in recognition of his years of tournament dedication.
POSTED: 07/23/12 at 4:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ruth A. Hughes, 87, of Van Wert, died at 6:58 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2012, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born September 17, 1924, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late William and Ila (Southwick) Mohler. She married Dr. Donald E. Hughes, who preceded her in death on September 25, […]
POSTED: 07/22/12 at 6:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Hildred Bell Cooper, 94, of Van Wert, died at 6:02 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2012, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born May 24, 1918, in Jackson Township, Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Delbert and La Dell (Morris) Snyder. On July 31, 1938, she married Dale E. Cooper, […]
POSTED: 07/22/12 at 6:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Franklin D. Collier, 78, of Celina and formerly of Van Wert, died at 3:58 a.m. Sunday, July 22, 2012, at The Garden in Celina. He was born March 17, 1934, in Wallins Creek, Ky., the son of the late E.B. and Ruby (Gampher) Collier. Survivors include several cousins. A brother (in infancy) also preceded him […]
POSTED: 07/22/12 at 5:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Mildred L. “Mid” Rhinehalt, 97, of Scott, died at 10:01 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2012, at The Gardens in Paulding. She was born February 15, 1915, in Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Clifton and Mary E. (Bartz) Bowersock. On December 8, 1932, in Ada, she married Neil C. Rhinehalt, who preceded her […]
POSTED: 07/22/12 at 3:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
NPAC information Five years ago the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio opened its doors for a variety of concerts and shows ranging from legendary and new artists to Broadway hits and classics. The Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation, staff of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center and its multitude of volunteers would like […]
POSTED: 07/21/12 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
ODJFS information June was another month of improved unemployment for Ohio, which has bucked a trend by reporting lower jobless figures while many states’ unemployment is rising. Ohio’s unemployment rate was 7.2 percent in June, down from 7.3 percent in May, according to data released Friday morning by the Ohio Department of Job and Family […]
POSTED: 07/21/12 at 6:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted COLUMBUS — The world of amateur wrestling, although foreign to most of the common public, is one of the most intense and grueling settings on the planet. While in junior high, Zach Smart stepped onto a wrestling mat for the first time. Wrestling gave Smart the opportunity to train both physically and mentally. […]
POSTED: 07/21/12 at 6:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
Fair Board information The Van Wert County Agricultural Society announced Friday that entries for the 2012 edition of the Van Wert County Fair will close Wednesday, August 1. The deadline applies to all general entries, livestock entries, Senior Fair entries (must be brought to the fair office), and Junior Fair entries (must be made online […]
POSTED: 07/21/12 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: News