Diane R. Storer

Diane R. Storer, 63, of Van Wert died Friday, February 22, 2013, at 4:09 p.m. at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born July 16, 1949, in Fort Jennings, the daughter of the late Leonard and Alvera (Lucke) Menke. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, February 23, at […]

Koch, Eaton earn Chamber’s top awards

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A local attorney and a longtime Van Wert company earned top honors during the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce’s 91st Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony held Thursday at Willow Bend Country Club. Van Wert attorney Chuck Koch was the winner of the Ray Miller Award, the local Chamber’s top individual honor, […]

United Way begins allocation process

United Way news With its 2012 campaign nearly over, the United Way of Van Wert County is now gearing up for the allocation process for the current year. “The 2012 United Way campaign is almost completely wrapped up,” says RJ Coleman, 2012 campaign chair, adding there are a couple of fundraisers coming up in the […]

C’view dinner theatre

The Crestview High School Vocal Music Department will hold its annual dinner theatre, “An Evening of One-Hit Wonders,” on March 22-23, starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 and go on sale from February 26-March 7.  For more information call 419.749.9100, extension 2113. Shown is the 2012-13 Knight Vision Show Choir, which recently received the “Grand […]

VWHS schedules parents’ meetings

VWHS information Van Wert High School has scheduled meetings for parents of eighth-grade and sophomore students. Parents of current eighth grade students will meet regarding scheduling for the 2013-2014 school year on Monday, February 25, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the First Federal Lecture Hall of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Parents need to bring students’ registration materials to […]

Howard B. Putman

Howard B. Putman, 79, of Spencerville, died Wednesday evening, February 20, 2013, at his residence. He was born February 21, 1933, in Willshire, the son of the late George H. and Emma Fredaricka (Pflueger) Putman. On August 16, 1958, he married Norma J. (Ralston) Putman, who survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Leisha (Troy) Comer […]

Calvary Preschool sets registration

Calvary Preschool news February 26-27 is the pre-registration period for Calvary Preschool. Tuesday, February 26, registration will be from 7:30-11:30 a.m., while Wednesday, February 27, registration times will be from 3-6 pm.  Classrooms may be visited and tours available for parents and guardians. Those who cannot make any of these times can call for an […]

1st UM preschool registration

Take a tour of First United Methodist Church’s Christ-centered preschool, which offers classes for children ages 3-5. The preschool curriculum is guided by the Ohio Department Education, and parents may pick up information packets and register for the 2013-2014 school year at this time. Call Preschool Administrator Shanay Taylor at 419.238.0631, extension 308. (photo submitted)

Blue Ribbon Workers set March meeting

Information submitted OHIO CITY — The Ohio City Blue Ribbon Workers 4-H Club will meet Sunday, March 3, at 4 at St John’s Lutheran Church in Ohio City for its first meeting of the year. The Blue Ribbon Workers is a general club and welcomes boys and girls from ages 5-18. 4-H provides many opportunities […]

YMCA to offer ‘linebacker training’

YMCA fitness news The YMCA of Van Wert County is excited to announce that it now offers linebacker training or “metabolic devastation” classes with YMCA Trainer Kory Hesseling. The class will take place on the following Saturdays: March 16, 23, 30, and April 6. The 40-minute sessions will focus on high intensity cardio interspersed with […]