Walter “Walt” Harris, 89, of Van Wert, died at 2:55 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. He was born July 3, 1923, in Continental, the son of the late Orrin C. and Marguerite (Shisler) Harris. On April 5, 1947, he married Eileen (Shepherd) Harris, who preceded him in […]
POSTED: 05/17/13 at 3:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert High School football standout Caleb Lloyd signs his letter of intent to play football at Trine University in Angola, Ind. Looking on are his parents, Eric and Amber Lloyd (seated), younger brother, Elliott (standing right), and VWHS Head Football Coach Keith Recker. Caleb said he plans to major in pre-medecine at Trine and […]
POSTED: 05/17/13 at 10:00 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Local high school seniors got a chance to make “real world” financial decisions during a financial literacy simulation held Thursday in the Van Wert High School gymnasium. The simulation was the culmination of the “Real Money, Real World” financial literacy course provided to local schools by the Ohio State University Extension. It […]
POSTED: 05/17/13 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce held its 2013 Business Expo and Taste of Van Wert County at a new site — Elks Lodge 1197 — that better reflects the more intimate style of the second-year event, versus the former Van Wert Home Show format. This is the second year for […]
POSTED: 05/17/13 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
WANE-TV meteorologist Jonathan Conder (seated, left) and Van Wert County Emergency Management Director (seated, right) were swamped by a long line of people wanting to have their NOAA weather radios programmed and also learn more about severe weather safety. The event was held at Ruler Foods on South Shannon Street. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 05/17/13 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County Hospital news Van Wert County Hospital is excited to once again partner with Lincolnview Elementary School to promote health and educate students on personal safety and wellness. Together, Van Wert County Hospital and Lincolnview Elementary will host the sixth annual Kids’ Health Fair for students in grades 3-5. The event is scheduled to […]
POSTED: 05/17/13 at 7:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Area Community Band news On Friday, May 24, the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band will present a concert in the band shell of Fountain Park in Van Wert. The program will begin at 7 p.m. and is free to the public. Music performed on the concert will include patriotic selections that are intended […]
POSTED: 05/17/13 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Stephen Papp, 96, of Payne, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the Gardens of Paulding. He was born November 9, 1916, in Port Huron, Mich., the son of the late Andrew and Sophia (Peto) Papp. On June 30, 1951, he married Loraine M. (Von Behren) Papp, who survives. Mr. Papp was a veteran of the […]
POSTED: 05/16/13 at 9:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Charles W. “Chuck” Albright, formerly of Van Wert, died at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Tampa, Fla., on April 24, 2013. He was born March 23, 1924, in Van Wert, the son of the late Charles and Alma (Good) Albright Sr. On February 10, 1946, in Chicago, Ill., he married Margaret “Peg” (McKeddie) Albright, who […]
POSTED: 05/16/13 at 9:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Information submitted WANE-TV Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Conder and Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy will be at Ruler Foods today from 4-7 p.m. to promote weather safety. Both Conder and McCoy will help program NOAA weather radios and answer questions people may have about severe weather. The promotional event is part of WANE-TV’s […]
POSTED: 05/16/13 at 9:51 am. FILED UNDER: News