Danika M. Deitering, 7 months, of Ottoville, died 3:04 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2012, at her residence after a long battle with spinal muscular atrophy. She was born November 16, 2011, in Lima, the daughter of Scott and Danielle (Brandt) Deitering of Ottoville. She is also survived by a brother, Michael Deitering, at home; paternal […]
POSTED: 07/15/12 at 10:07 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Jerry T. Crawford, 66, of Van Wert, died at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born June 3, 1946, in Pineville, Ky., the son of the late Caleb and Effie (Lee) Crawford. Mr. Crawford retired from Federal-Mogul Corporation after 43 years of service. He attended Trinity Friends Church in […]
POSTED: 07/14/12 at 1:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Richard J. Windsor of Paulding died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at his residence. He was born February 15, 1929, in Peru, Ind., the son of the late Merritt B. and Edith (Wiswell) Windsor. On June 26, 1948, he married Florence (Mott) Windsor, who survives. Other survivors include five children, Kim Windsor of Edgerton, Tony Windsor, […]
POSTED: 07/14/12 at 1:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert natives “Sonny Boy Terry” Jerome and Mel Deal came home Friday to play a concert in Fountain Park as part of the 2012 Summer Music Series sponsored by The Van Wert County Foundation. Deal (above left), one of the premier studio musicians in Nashville, Tenn., and Jerome (shown with longtime friend Mike Sowers […]
POSTED: 07/14/12 at 6:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted StateWide Ford Lincoln is excited to announce it has paired with the LVW Soccer Association and Van Wert YMCA to bring its newest grassroots community program to kids and families. It’s called the Ford Escape Soccer Skills Challenge! Starting in July 2012, the Ford Escape Soccer Skills Challenge will join Ford dealerships with […]
POSTED: 07/14/12 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
This year’s Railroad Heritage Weekend will be held today and Sunday at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. The event will run from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday. Activities include vendors selling model railroad items, full-scale operating model railroad layouts and lots of good food. Admission is $2 and children under […]
POSTED: 07/14/12 at 6:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Off Stage Productions information Off Stage Productions, an amateur community theatre company providing quality and affordable dinner theatre in Van Wert, opens its 2012 season with an American farce —Sex, Please, We’re Sixty, written by Michael and Susan Parker and directed by Linda McClure — on Friday, October 5. Plan now to attend the production, […]
POSTED: 07/14/12 at 6:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
County Engineer’s information County engineering department crews have been busy cleaning up storm debris left over from the June 29 storm. After four weeks, debris removal operations will cease on Thursday, July 26. County crews have been doing their best to remove trees and brush from road right-of-ways, and landowners who haven’t already are encouraged […]
POSTED: 07/14/12 at 5:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted Something from the Garden is a new farm market north of town on U.S. 224, just past the U.S. 127 turnoff, and is open today. The business features fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh-cut flowers and pantry items. This weekend the market is featuring Anne Morris, a local producer of fresh baked goods. Owner […]
POSTED: 07/14/12 at 5:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted WREN — Join Wren residents for the 21st annual Wiffleball tournament, in association with Wren Homecoming, the third full weekend in August. This year’s theme is “An Innocent Child’s Game — Gone Wren Style!” Tournament action begins on Friday, August 17, at 5:45 p.m. Sign-up will be held at the Wren Bar at […]
POSTED: 07/14/12 at 5:25 am. FILED UNDER: News