It’s hard to believe but the Niswonger Programming Committee has already met twice and I will soon be off to New York again on another programming mission. Contrary to popular belief, when attending the APAP (Association of Performing Arts Presenters) Conference, I rarely get to hear all the performers many dream of coming to the […]
POSTED: 01/08/13 at 12:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted Andrew Bashore of Van Wert recently joined the Van Wert office of Arend, Laukhuf & Stoller Inc., a public accounting firm, as a staff accountant. Bashore, a graduate of the James F. Dicke College of Business Administration at Ohio Northern University, received his bachelor’s degree in accounting in December 2012. While at Ohio […]
POSTED: 01/08/13 at 12:38 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Jerry Wenning, 74, of Va Wert, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, December 31, 2012, at Leesburg Regional Medical Center in Leesburg, Fla. He was born in Wapakoneta, the son of the late William “Bill” and June (Pfennig) Wenning. He married Alice (Oen) Wenning in Wapakoneta, and she survives in Van Wert. […]
POSTED: 01/07/13 at 5:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Mary Lou Pissarro, 63, of Van Wert, was taken home by the Lord at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. Mary was born December 5, 1949, in Middle Point, to beloved parents Curt and Edith Hammond, who preceded her in death. On January 8, 1981, she married John […]
POSTED: 01/07/13 at 5:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Kathy Arlene Clark, 74, of Paulding, died Friday, January 4, 2013. She was born January 30, 1938, in Paulding County, the daughter of the late John N. and Ruby E. (Gunderman) Buchman. On April 14, 1956, she married James “Casey” Clark, who preceded her in death on December 23, 2012. Survivors include three sons, Dave […]
POSTED: 01/07/13 at 5:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer Tony Willingham of Van Wert is a quitter — and proud of it. Over the past year, he’s given up a two-pack-a-day habit, and he’s turned his back on junk food. In the process, he lost 101 pounds and he looks, and feels, like a new man. Willingham had carried the […]
POSTED: 01/07/13 at 4:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) was sworn in to the 113th Congress on Thursday, January 3, at noon by House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio). Following the official oath of office, Speaker Boehner conducted a ceremonial swearing-in, where he joined Congressman Latta and his family for a photo opportunity. Shown are Speaker Boehner and Congressman Latta, along […]
POSTED: 01/07/13 at 4:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
The following pets are available for adoption through The Animal Protective League: Cats Rosey, a 4-year-old female gray tiger; shots, declawed, fixed. Kittens Male and female, 7 months old; tiger-gray and black. Female, 12 weeks old; gray tiger, longhaired. Female, 12 weeks old; tabby, gray and white. Male, 12 weeks old; wormed, black with white […]
POSTED: 01/07/13 at 2:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports The Van Wert Lady Cougars knocked off Fort Recovery, one of the Midwest Athletic Conference’s top girls’ basketball teams, 46-45 in a non-conference melee on Saturday in the Cougar’s Den. The Cougars are now 5-6 on the year, while the Lady Indians fall to 9-2 overall. The two teams played even […]
POSTED: 01/07/13 at 2:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert wrestling information DUBLIN — The Van Wert wrestling team finished eighth of 12 schools in the Dublin Scioto High School’s Kevin Cleveland Memorial Tournament held over the weekend. Cougar Terrin Contreras was the team’s top finisher, winning the title in the 285-pound weight division. Team results in individual weight classes is as follows: […]
POSTED: 01/07/13 at 2:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports