Martha L. Spahr, 92, of Lima, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 2013, at Lima Convalescent Home. She was born April 6, 1921, in Ohio City, the daughter of the late Cloyd Abraham and Treva Leota (Agler) Fowler. On July 16, 1949, she married Ernest Joseph “Slim” Spahr, who preceded her in death on […]
POSTED: 09/24/13 at 8:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor After several years of using .22-percent Safety Fund money for police and fire salaries and benefits, Van Wert City Council’s Finance Committee members think it’s time to return to using the money for its intended purpose. Finance Committee Chair Joi Mergy said that the preliminary budget for 2014, which calls for decreased […]
POSTED: 09/24/13 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent news A coast-to-coast walker, Armand Young, was in Van Wert from Sunday to Monday afternoon. While here, Young attended the Van Wert County Historical Society’s membership appreciation cookout on Sunday at the county historical museum. Young began his journey at “Ground Zero” – site of the former World Trade Center – and […]
POSTED: 09/24/13 at 6:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
United Way Day of Caring news The United Way of Van Wert County reminds area residents of the upcoming 15th anniversary Day of Caring Blood Drive for the American Red Cross, which takes place this Friday, September 27, from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Trinity Friends Church, 605 N. Franklin St. in Van Wert. […]
POSTED: 09/24/13 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/NPAC information Ceci Wiselogel presents a spirited program this Friday, September 27, at 1 p.m., that illustrates patriotism at its finest. In “Let Freedom Ring!”, America’s beloved symbols like Uncle Sam, the bald eagle and the Statue of Liberty are brought to life. Wiselogel returns to the Niswonger after presenting “Remembering Rockwell” last […]
POSTED: 09/24/13 at 6:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Elks news Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, will be holding its annual “All-U-Can Eat” Fish and Tenderloin Dinner on Saturday, October 12, from 5-7:30 p.m., at the Elks Lodge off Van Wert-Decatur Road. The cost is $7 for adults; $4 for children ages 5 to 8 years old, […]
POSTED: 09/24/13 at 6:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports The Van Wert Cougars and Crestview Knight volleyball teams had a battle royal on Monday, with the Lady Cougars coming out on top in a five-game match at Van Wert. The Knights won the first game of the match, 25-22, but Van Wert came back to win the second game, 25-23. […]
POSTED: 09/24/13 at 6:11 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Approximately 125 area youths participated in the Van Wert County Outdoorsmen’s Annual Youth Day held this past Saturday. Events were free to all youth ages 17 and under and included archery, air rifles. .22-caliber rifles and trap shooting. Lunch was provided to all participants and drawings were held for door prizes throughout the day. The […]
POSTED: 09/24/13 at 6:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
VWMS cross country news It was another great day of racing for the Van Wert Middle School cross country teams Saturday at the Van Wert County Hospital Invitational. The boys’ team was well represented, finishing first out of 13 teams. The Lady Cougars also brought home a team trophy, finishing third out of 16 teams. […]
POSTED: 09/24/13 at 5:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview girls’ soccer news The Lincolnview girls’ soccer team tied with Anna during a game played Saturday. Lady Lancers Cassie Hale and Hannah McCleery each scored goals in the game for Lincolnview, while Brittnee Axe had two goals for Anna. Julia Thatcher had 27 saves for the Lancers, while Anna goalkeeper had 10 saves. Anna […]
POSTED: 09/24/13 at 5:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports