Trace Adkins entertained a sold-out house at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Saturday. Adkins (above) brought a full complement of supporting musicians with him, but also included some intimate moments (below) in the show. (photos by Jan Dunlap/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 11/18/13 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Business Enterprise Center information Successfully launch a new business by completing the “Starting Right” class developed by the Business Enterprise Center at Wright State University’s Lake Campus. This two-hour class delivers much of the basic information necessary for successful business ownership. Each participant receives a “Starting Right” packet that includes legal, record-keeping, tax and general […]
POSTED: 11/18/13 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
Vantage Career Center information This is a reminder to Vantage parents that parent-teacher conferences will be held on Monday, November 25, from 4-8 p.m., and on Tuesday, November 26, from 10:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. Call 419.238.5411, extension 2126, to schedule an appointment. Parent-teacher conferences allow parents the opportunity to discuss their child’s progress with […]
POSTED: 11/18/13 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert City Council information The Finance Committee of Van Wert City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. today to review the temporary appropriation of funds for 2014. While discussions today focus primarily on the city’s General Fund, Committee Chair Joi Mergy is also scheduling a Finance Committee meeting for 6 p.m. this […]
POSTED: 11/18/13 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert volleyball information The Van Wert Cougar volleyball team recently held its awards banquet at the Van Wert High School with a luncheon catered by Kristy Bidlack. Cougars receiving certificates of participation included freshmen Mackenzee Dunning, Jessica Smith, Abby Spridgeon, Kateri Steinecker, Megan Spray, Ella Butler, Emma Kohn, Sierra Blackmore, Cassidy Sinning, Ally Jackson […]
POSTED: 11/18/13 at 6:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
YMCA of Van Wert County information The “Bitty Ballers” Basketball League registration is going on now until December 2. During this league, the kids participate in basketball at a very basic level and serves as an introduction to team sports. Kids that play in this league will play on lower basketball hoops to ensure proper […]
POSTED: 11/18/13 at 6:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Chad Pugh of Convoy has joined Thrivent Financial for Lutherans as an Associate Representative with the organization’s Mid America Regional Financial Office. Pugh offers comprehensive financial strategies, personal customer service and a wide range of financial products. His office is located at in the West Central Team office, 10730 Lincoln Highway in Van […]
POSTED: 11/18/13 at 5:51 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Nancy Edinger, 76, of Van Wert, passed away at 11:57 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2013, at her home. She was born August 14, 1937, in Ironton, the daughter of the late Rev. Robert Louis and Mildred Alice (Holmes) King. On December 30, 1956, she married Robert H. Edinger, who survives. Other family members who survive […]
POSTED: 11/17/13 at 4:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Terry Raymond Ward, 66, of Van Wert, died at 5:29 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2013, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center, following an extended illness. He was born in October 1947, in Van Wert, the son of the late Arthur R. and Juanita H. (Wise) Ward. He was a 1965 graduate of Crestview […]
POSTED: 11/17/13 at 4:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Donald H. Adams, 79, of Paulding, died Friday, November 15, 2013, at the Laurels of Defiance. He was born December 25, 1933, in Latty, the son of the late James H. and Grace E. (Finnegan) Adams. He grew up in the Grover Hill area, attended Hoaglin-Jackson High School and spent the last two years at […]
POSTED: 11/17/13 at 4:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries