YMCA of Van Wert County news The YMCA of Van Wert County recently hosted its “Rockin’ the Holidays — Christmas in July” event at the Camp Clay Aqua Park. The event was free and open to the public, thanks in part to sponsors Jan Edwards of The Investment Center and Rick Sealscott, CPA. Swimming, a […]
POSTED: 07/30/13 at 5:58 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It’s almost time for this year’s Van Wert Rib Fest and this year’s event promises to be even bigger and better than last year’s edition, says Van Wert Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Larry Lee. “There’s a lot of things going on and we’re hoping for good weather,” Lee said, […]
POSTED: 07/29/13 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Attorney General’s Office news COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to beware of phone scams involving utilities. Two Ohio consumers reported losing about $800 each after receiving a call from someone claiming to represent a utility company and demanding payment. Dozens of other consumers are reporting unsolicited calls about lowering […]
POSTED: 07/29/13 at 6:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
A large number of volunteers was busy Saturday working on the latest Habitat for Humanity house, which is located on George Street in Van Wert. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 07/29/13 at 6:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted WREN — Lawn mowers will be racing on the Birdville drag strip on August 16. The drags will start 6 p.m. at Wren Ball Park. The competition is divided into four classes: Hot Wheels for the younger kids (12 volt only); Stock – Mow the grass in the afternoon and race on Friday night; […]
POSTED: 07/29/13 at 6:08 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
American Red Cross news FORT WAYNE, Ind. — While thousands of people have responded to the recent emergency call for blood and platelet donations from the American Red Cross, there remains an urgent need for platelet donors, as well as donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative blood. Right now blood products are […]
POSTED: 07/29/13 at 6:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Convoy Rockies Farm League team recently won the Buckeye Boys Farm League championship tournament held in Wren. The tournament consisted of teams from Willshire, Wren, Rockford and Convoy. Team members include (front row, from the left) Connor Sheets, Tucker Thatcher, Logan Boroff, Landin Friemoth, Darrin Nihiser, DaDalton Castle, and Preston Kreischer; (middle row) Trever […]
POSTED: 07/29/13 at 5:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert Pride 14u girl’s fast-pitch club softball team went undefeated and was the champion of the Monroe (Ind.) Monster Tournament held July 13-14. Team members include Coach Jeff Millay, Olivia Profit, Hayley Klausing, Taylor Peebles, Coach Sean Kennedy, Allison Kennedy, Macala Ashbaugh, Alyx Slusher, Alisa Gray, Coach Greg Steinecker, Cora Millay, Karli Thatcher, […]
POSTED: 07/29/13 at 5:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview Athletic Dept. news The Lincolnview Athletic Department will hold its mandatory Ohio High School Athletic Association parent meeting on Wednesday, August 14, at 6:15 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.
POSTED: 07/29/13 at 5:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Sandra J. “Sandy” Taylor, 65, of Convoy, died at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2013, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born April 24, 1947, in Decatur, Ind., the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Ernestine J. (Dunmire) Taylor. Survivors include two sons, Tommy A. (Lisa) Myers of Springboro and […]
POSTED: 07/28/13 at 10:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries