W. Jean Bollenbacher, 74, of Convoy and formerly of Rockford, died at 5:29 p.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born September 16, 1938, in Cecil, the daughter of the late Andrew and Jessie (Sheppard) Taylor. On July 14, 1979, she married Jerry L. Bollenbacher, who preceded her […]
POSTED: 09/05/13 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Craig A. Young, 56, of Convoy, died early Wednesday morning, September 4, 2013, at his residence. He was born May 3, 1957, in Van Wert County, the son of the late Richard W. “Dick” and Rouie J. (Woolum) Young. On October 26, 1991, he married Sharon (Adams) Young, who survives in Convoy. Other survivors include […]
POSTED: 09/05/13 at 8:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
YWCA of Van Wert County news The YWCA of Van Wert County is now accepting registration for their fall swim lesson session. The eight-week session began Tuesday and runs through October 23. The second fall session will begin October 28 and run through December 18. Classes are held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Call for […]
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Chris A. Shindeldecker, 48, died in Key Largo, Fla., on Friday evening, August 30, 2013. He was born March 7, 1965, in Celina, the son of Frank Shindeldecker Jr., who survives in Ohio City, and Patricia A. (Marsee) Shindeldecker Froning, who survives in St. Marys. Other survivors include his stepfather, Bob Froning of St. Marys; […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Venedocia woman who was one of five people sentenced on Wednesday was given a prison term during a hearing held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Eva Leiendecker, 27, was sentenced to 12 months in prison on each of three counts of harassment by an inmate, with credit given for […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It’s time for the second edition of the Van Wert Hot Air Festival and organizer Jerry Mazur says this year’s event will be even better than last year. “What we’re hoping for is a banner year,” Mazur said, adding, “The weather appears to be good.” The festival unofficially begins today with balloon […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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