Council on Rural Services information Each year as April rolls around, the Kids Learning Place centers celebrate “Week of the Young Child” by planning special activities and re-committing to the goal of improving the lives of children and their families. Kids Learning Place uses the week of April 6-12 to focus the public’s attention on […]
POSTED: 04/07/14 at 6:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Columbus Zoo Director Jack Hanna brought a variety of animals for his presentation at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Saturday. Here, two assistants bring out a huge python for Jack to talk about. (Cindy Wood/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 04/07/14 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Community Concert Band information On Monday, April 21, the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band will begin rehearsals for the upcoming concert season. The rehearsals are held from 7:30-9 p.m. each Monday in the Van Wert High School band room, located off Ohio 118. The band is open to anyone wanting to play an […]
POSTED: 04/07/14 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Outdoorsmen Association information The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will be having a “Ladies Day Only” event at the range. The event will take place from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 3. The shoot is for women who are novices around firearms or who feel uncomfortable with them. Association members will have .22-caliber rifles and […]
POSTED: 04/07/14 at 6:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
Madeline G. Schoeff, 82, of Middle Point, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 8, 1931, in Portland, Ind., the daughter of the late John Lawrence and Gladys Rosetta (Steen) Weaver. She was married to DeWayne Schoeff, who preceded […]
POSTED: 04/06/14 at 5:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Coral E. Marbaugh, 82, of Liberty Township, died at 6:26 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2014, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born April 11, 1931, in Ohio City, the daughter of the late Cecil Calvert and Florence Lillian (Shindeldecker) Taylor. On June 10, 1952, she married Mark Warren Marbaugh, who preceded […]
POSTED: 04/06/14 at 5:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports CONVOY — Two Crestview High School senior athletes are heading for the next level of competition, as each signed letters of intent to play for Ohio colleges. Kirsten Hicks, who lettered all four years of high school in each of three sports – basketball, volleyball, and softball – signed a letter of […]
POSTED: 04/05/14 at 2:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Steve Bailey’s State Farm Insurance agency is moving from its location at 109 W. Main St. to 803 Fox Road (Shannon Station Plaza), effective this coming Monday, April 7. The current phone number, 419.238.9441, remains the same.
POSTED: 04/05/14 at 1:37 am. FILED UNDER: Business
CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer Chelsea Hancock’s smile was beaming as brightly as her sparkly evening gown Friday evening after the Crestview High School senior was announced as the community’s Queen Jubilee XXXIX. Hancock, daughter of Eric and Danille Hancock, said she was cautiously optimistic during the pageant and was happy to just be a part […]
POSTED: 04/05/14 at 1:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lester G. Glander of Van Wert died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born January 30, 1919, in West Unity, the son of the late Andrew Glen and Mary E. (Stultz) Glander. On July 24, 1941, he married Lucille Clara (Eutsler) Glander, who preceded […]
POSTED: 04/05/14 at 12:54 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries