Kylee Moody (center) and Sherri Clay (left) of Van Wert Federal Savings Bank are shown making a recent contribution to Hannah Phlipot of the YWCA summer food program. Van Wert Federal has been a strong supporter of the summer food program for the past several years. This program provides meals to the youth of Van […]
POSTED: 09/05/13 at 6:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Civic Theatre news Van Wert Civic Theatre proudly announces its 2013-2014 season, as well as the opening of its new subscription drive. The season begins with the classic Little Women, a musical version of the March sisters. This beautifully written piece captures the tenderness and courage of Louisa May Alcott’s timeless story of […]
POSTED: 09/05/13 at 5:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Area CVB news The Lincoln Highway Centennial Committee, with cooperation from the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, has organized the Lincoln Highway Run & Ride for Saturday, November 9, as a final salute to the yearlong celebration of the Lincoln Highway’s 100th birthday. The course will follow the historic highway from the […]
POSTED: 09/05/13 at 5:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Nancy DeCamp, 64, of Van Wert, died at 7:04 p.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born May 4, 1949, in Van Wert, the daughter of Ruby Emma (Cowgill) Doan, who survives in Van Wert, and the late Franklin Howard Doan. Other survivors include a son, Trent […]
POSTED: 09/04/13 at 9:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Justin M. Hamrick, 25, of Rockford, died early Sunday morning, August 25, 2013, in a tragic car accident. He was born March 4, 1988, in Lima, the son of Jack and Susan Hamrick, who survive in Rockford. Other survivors include a brother, Jeffrey Hamrick; one sister, Lori (Scott) Henry; his maternal grandparents, Cecil and Mary […]
POSTED: 09/04/13 at 9:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Rex Dolby Congratulations to Valerie Adams, who won the Senior Best of Show in the Black and White category, and to Wassenberg Camera Club member Jodi Hattery for earning the Senior Best of Show in Color as well as two first places. Fellow member Rex Dolby achieved a first and third place in the […]
POSTED: 09/04/13 at 1:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor While winning trophies and ribbons is great for Junior Fair livestock exhibitors, receiving hard cash for those animals also validates a youngster’s hard work during the year. As they have in past year’s local businesses, individuals and organizations again stepped up to the plate to provide financial support for Junior Fair livestock […]
POSTED: 09/04/13 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert High School news The College Board has recognized 12 students at Van Wert High School because of their exceptional achievement on the Advanced Placement exams during the 2012-13 school year. One student has been recognized with the highest AP honor as a Scholar with Distinction. That honor is granted to students who score […]
POSTED: 09/04/13 at 5:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
Here, YWCA Summer Food Program Director Hannah Philpot accepts tickets for Science Central from MaryJo Wilhelm of Vantage Career Center. This summer, Vantage hosted a weeklong STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Camp for 40 Summer Food children through a grant from the Eaton Charitable Fund. The Science Central tickets were purchased with the grant money […]
POSTED: 09/04/13 at 5:51 am. FILED UNDER: News