VW Chamber of Commerce news The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce announces that is now accepting nominations for the Leadership Van Wert County Class of 2013-14. Visionary companies understand the pivotal importance of developing strong leaders not only for their companies, but also for their community. That is the mission of the Leadership Van […]
POSTED: 08/03/13 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert DeMolay news Van Wert DeMolay will hold a spaghetti supper open to the public this Sunday, August 4, from 4-7:30 p.m. at the Van Wert Masonic Center, corner of Main and Market streets. Adult dinners are $8 and include “all you can eat” spaghetti, along with garlic toast, salad, dessert, and drink. DeMolay is […]
POSTED: 08/03/13 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted The Bob Stevens Tennis Tournament will be held this weekend at the Van Wert County Foundation Tennis Complex (behind Van Wert High School-Middle School complex). This tournament is a fundraiser for The American Cancer Society, and, in honor of all cancer patients, tournament officials will be serving free hot dogs today from 11 […]
POSTED: 08/03/13 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert DeMolay news BEREA — Eight members of Van Wert Chapter, Order of DeMolay traveled to Baldwin-Wallace University to attend the annual Conclave of Ohio DeMolay and brought home over $8,000 in scholarships. The session was also attended by young men from across the state, from neighboring states, and by dozens of adult leaders and […]
POSTED: 08/03/13 at 7:44 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Joyce R. Hirn, 70, of Ridge Township, gracefully joined the Lord on July 1, 2013. Joyce reunited with her beloved husband Dennis, and departed family and friends, on the1-year anniversary of the Celebration of Life of Dennis (July 1, 2012). Dennis and Joyce first met in middle school, nearly sixty years ago. Dennis passed on […]
POSTED: 08/03/13 at 12:15 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Thelma W. Hawk, 98, died early Thursday, August 1, 2013, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford, where she had been a patient for six years. She was born July 10, 1915, in Liberty Township, Mercer County, the daughter of the late Henry J.W. and Anna (Diener) Groth. On April 4, 1937, she married […]
POSTED: 08/03/13 at 12:12 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Jerry D. Ryan of Allendale, Mich., and formerly of Van Wert, died Tuesday morning, August 1, 2013, at his residence. His parents, Donald and Patricia (Carroll) Berry, both preceded him in death. Survivors include his daughter, Kerry (Jesse) Sinning of Van Wert; a son, Sean Ryan of Ohio City; two brothers, James Ryan and Thomas […]
POSTED: 08/03/13 at 12:12 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A “gypsy” business that has finally purchased a home plant in Van Wert now has some extra cash to purchase “furnishings” for the plant. Cool Machines owners Dave Krendl and Andy Schulte signed papers on Thursday for a revolving loan totaling $38,000 that will be used to help purchase an overhead crane […]
POSTED: 08/02/13 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County Fair news Attempting to win a blue ribbon from the County Fair is a very old tradition and this could be a local resident’s lucky year! There are many types of entries to select from, in addition to livestock and animals, such as farm products, horticulture, canned goods, baked goods, fine arts, photography, […]
POSTED: 08/02/13 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce held its third quarter Chamber Coffee at Mulligan’s Pub at Hickory Sticks Golf Club on Thursday. Sponsor for the event was Citizens National Bank in Van Wert. Chamber President/CEO Susan Munroe welcomed those who attended, and also provided information on the benefits of becoming a Chamber member, while […]
POSTED: 08/02/13 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: News