CHP information Contestants will once again be competing for prize money in the sixth annual Ohio Has Talent! competition on Saturday, February 9, at 7 p.m. at Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert. The benefit show for Community Health Professionals’ Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center features 20 local and regional performers selected from auditions held in November. Many […]
POSTED: 01/16/13 at 3:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Chamber of Commerce news The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for 2013 Recognition and Awards for presentation at the 91st Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, February 21, at Willow Bend Country Club in Van Wert. The following business recognition awards will be presented: Golden Shovel […]
POSTED: 01/16/13 at 3:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Student Rotarians have the opportunity to consult with members of the Van Wert Rotary Club regarding their future professions, as Rotarians are available to the students to discuss and advise on a variety of topics that may assist the student in making important decisions. The students bring a fresh perspective to the club providing alternative ways […]
POSTED: 01/16/13 at 2:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 6.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.23 a gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.26 per gallon, […]
POSTED: 01/16/13 at 2:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted WREN — The Wren Christmas Society has named the winners for the 2012 Outside Home Display Contest. The winners for this year are: Jack and Monica Davis, Bob and Paula Fleming, Jeanie Harmon, and Ginny Warthman. These winners were presented with a gift certificate to Manley Meats and an engraved Christmas ornament. Honorable […]
POSTED: 01/16/13 at 2:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert girls’ basketball news PAULDING — The Van Wert Lady Cougars traveled to Paulding on Tuesday riding a four-game winning streak. Sparked by a strong first half, they extended that streak, winning by a final score of 44-26 over the Lady Panthers. Tied at 2-2 early in the first quarter, Van Wert went on […]
POSTED: 01/16/13 at 2:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lancer girls’ basketball news The Lincolnview Lady Lancers have overcome a lot of adversity this season. They added a new one on Tuesday, though, as a power outage left the gymnasium dimly lit on generator power. Lincolnview kept its composure and ended the night with a 51-32 non-conference victory over the Lady Archers. The Lancers […]
POSTED: 01/16/13 at 2:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
YWCA information A new Aqua Zumba session has begun at the YWCA! Known as the Zumba® “pool party,” the Aqua Zumba program gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout. Splashing, stretching, twisting, even shouting, laughing, hooting and hollering are often heard during an Aqua Zumba class. Integrating the Zumba formula and philosophy […]
POSTED: 01/16/13 at 2:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Warren C. “Dutch” Morris, 84, of Venedocia, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at his residence. He was born April 2, 1928, in Venedocia, a son of the late Robert P. and Ellen (Roberts) Morris. On June 17, 1956, he married Alice Ann (Fawcett) Morris, who survives at the residence. Other survivors include […]
POSTED: 01/16/13 at 1:01 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
William Martin Hofmann, 83, of Centerville and formerly of Van Wert, died at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at Bethany Lutheran Village in Centerville. He was born April 3, 1929, in Fort Wayne, Ind., the son of the late William and Emma (Holle) Hofmann. On June 5, 1949, he married Patricia (Imler) Hofmann, who […]
POSTED: 01/15/13 at 3:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries