Van Wert Manor information Van Wert Manor is pleased to announce the selection of Jackie Hernandez as its director of nursing. Hernandez has been a part of the Van Wert community and is an alumna of Van Wert High School. She received her bachelor’s degree from Rhodes State College. Hernandez and her husband, Michael, have […]
POSTED: 10/04/13 at 5:56 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Judith Kay Benschneider, 71, of Van Wert, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born March 28, 1942, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Robert and Norma (Draving) Hesher. Survivors include two daughters, Terri (Lyle) Ulrey of Van Wert and Lanette (Jarrod) […]
POSTED: 10/03/13 at 10:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Verda C. Everett, 92, of Van Wert, died at 11:13 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at her residence. She was born October 19, 1920, in Rice County, Kan., the daughter of the late Carl and Lyvia (Sewing) Winkleman. On January 1, 1946, she married Carl J. Everett, who preceded her in death on October 23, […]
POSTED: 10/03/13 at 10:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Syble Louise Beard, 77, of Van Wert, died at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born September 13, 1936, in Osceola, Ark., the daughter of the late John and Dovie Odal (Hopper) Moore. On April 15, 1978, she married Carl Beard, who preceded her in […]
POSTED: 10/03/13 at 10:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert High School had its traditional Homecoming Parade/Pep Rally and Powder Puff Football Game on Wednesday evening. The parade went from St. Mark’s Lutheran Church to Fountain Park, where the pep rally was held, followed by the Powder Puff game in Eggerss Stadium. (photos by Jan Dunlap/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 10/03/13 at 6:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It was a relatively light day for criminal hearings in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court, with two sentencings, a treatment in lieu of conviction violation and a change of plea handled on Wednesday. Stephanie Semer, 26, of Van Wert, was sentenced to three years of community control on a charge of […]
POSTED: 10/03/13 at 6:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/City of Van Wert info Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming has announced that, beginning Monday, October 7, the U.S. 127/224 will be closed 600 feet north of Town Center Boulevard for approximately two weeks for installation of a railroad crossing.
POSTED: 10/03/13 at 6:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/submitted information Van Wert American Legion Post 178 will be holding its annual Veterans Assistant Breakfast on Saturday, October 5. The breakfast, which will be served from 8 a.m. until noon, will feature “all you can eat” omelets, toast, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee. The price is $6 for adults and $4 […]
POSTED: 10/03/13 at 6:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
SUSAN MUNROE President/CEO, Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce Two years ago, 152 massive windmills at the Blue Creek Wind Farm started spinning, adding $5 million a year into our regional economy through landowner lease payments and local property taxes. The wind farm instantly solidified the agricultural and wind energy partnership here in Van Wert […]
POSTED: 10/03/13 at 6:09 am. FILED UNDER: Opinions
The 36th annual Wassenberg Art Center Photography Exhibit opens this Saturday, October 5, at 7 p.m. with a public opening reception. Hors d’oeuvres from some of Van Wert’s finest cooks will be served. Awards will be presented at 8 p.m. Over 130 photos were chosen by jurors to be included in this show. We wish […]
POSTED: 10/03/13 at 6:08 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?