DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The United Way of Van Wert County is hoping its 2014 campaign goal of $600,000 will cause some area residents to open their eyes to the need for services provided by the United Way’s 24 member agencies. In fact, “Open Your Eyes” is the slogan for this year’s campaign, and Campaign Chair […]
POSTED: 09/25/14 at 7:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
The annual Powder Puff football game between the senior and junior girls was held Wednesday night as a prelude to Friday’s homecoming football game against Elida. Above, senior Saige Royer runs with the ball. Below is the Powder Puff “Queen” Ethan Williams (in blue flowered dress) and his court, which included Thane Cowan, Dylan Lautzenheiser, […]
POSTED: 09/25/14 at 7:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert High School held its pre-Homecoming activities on Wednesday evening. A Homecoming Parade (above) marched from St. Mark’s Lutheran Church down Jefferson Street to Fountain Park, where a pep rally (below) was held. (photos by Jan Dunlap/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 09/25/14 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Niswonger PAC information The Niswonger Performing Arts Center, now in its seventh season, entertains upwards of 35,000 patrons each year from around the region. The mission of the Niswonger is to use its stage to inspire, educate, and entertain residents of and visitors to Van Wert County. One attribute that has lent to the Niswonger’s […]
POSTED: 09/25/14 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert High School Student Council announces this year’s 2014-2015 Homecoming Court. Homecoming ceremonies will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, September 26, at Eggerss Stadium. This year’s senior queen candidates include (seated, from the left) Brittney Boaz, Tiffany Ricketts, and Emily Bair; (back row) underclassmen attendants are as follows: Alexis Rupert (freshman), Chloee […]
POSTED: 09/25/14 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
YMCA of VW County information The YMCA of Van Wert County will present an all-day event, “Kids Fun Day at the Y,” for kids ages 6-12 on Monday, October 13, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. “We wanted to give the kids something structured and fun to do on their next scheduled day off of […]
POSTED: 09/25/14 at 7:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
St. Mary’s School information The St. Mary of the Assumption School fifth and sixth grade classes invite the public to a pancake and sausage breakfast on Sunday, September 21, between 9:30 a.m. and noon. Tickets are $6 and provide a serving each of sausage and hash browns, with “all you can eat” pancakes. Tickets may be […]
POSTED: 09/25/14 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Crestview athletic office information CONVOY — Presale tickets for the Crestview vs. Allen East football game on Friday night at Allen East will be on sale in the Crestview athletic office this Friday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Presale prices are $5 for adults and $4 for students. All tickets at the gate are $6.
POSTED: 09/25/14 at 6:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Margaret E. “Peggy” Hunziker, 90, of Van Wert, died at 4:20 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born February 25, 1924, in Bluffton, Indiana, the daughter of the late Robert and Mabel (Wolfe) Scott. She married Robert E. Hunziker, who survives in Van Wert. Other survivors […]
POSTED: 09/24/14 at 7:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Rosy Elva Neal, 84, of Venedocia, died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2014, in Venedocia. She was born May 7, 1930, in West Salem, Illinois, the daughter of the late Joseph Oscar and Zelda B. (Rodgers) Neal. On June 29, 1958, she married Eual R. Neal, who preceded her in death on May 14, […]
POSTED: 09/24/14 at 7:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries