Sinbad had a nearly sellout crowd rolling in the aisles of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio during his performance on Saturday. The popular comedian did a stand-up monologue that incorporated a wide-ranging array of topics, from kidding local residents about their small town to marital comedy. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 02/09/15 at 9:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information A new 4-H club, Canines and Critters will meet for the first time at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, February, 12, in the Buckeye Room of the Ohio State University Extension Office. The club will continue to meet the second Thursday of each month through September. The club specializes in all small animal projects: […]
Submitted information The Van Wert Nurses Association is accepting applications for three nursing scholarships to be awarded in May. Applicants must either be seeking their first degree in nursing or an advanced degree in nursing. Applications may be obtained by writing the Association at P.O. Box 921, Van Wert, OH 45891 or via email to kschaadt@bright.net. Completed […]
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Connie L. Habegger, 81, of Van Wert, died at 4 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 2015, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born June 8, 1933, in Wren, the daughter of Gaylord and Hazel V. (Cully) Poling, who both preceded her in death. On June 8, 1950, she married Vernell V. Habegger, […]
POSTED: 02/08/15 at 7:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Dana Ray Plotts, 71, of Van Wert, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born July 13, 1943, the son of Emmett Francis and Hazel Fern (Lieber) Plotts, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include a son, John F. Plotts of Van Wert; […]
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Ruth Evelyn (Du Vall) Tribolet, 94, of Middle Point, died at 4:59 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2015, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert, under the care of State of the Heart Hospice. She was born September 14, 1920, in Van Wert County, the daughter of Albert and Wilma (Kerns) Du Vall, who both […]
POSTED: 02/07/15 at 9:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The Van Wert Cougars had the state-ranked Celina Bulldogs on the ropes heading into the final stanza of play on Friday, but the Bulldogs rallied to escape with a 44-40 win in Western Buckeye League boys’ basketball action on Friday in the Cougars’ Den. The Cougars had a two-point lead, 9-7, at […]
POSTED: 02/07/15 at 8:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert County Foundation (VWCF) has long been a valuable community resource, providing grants for non-profit organizations that need financial help, while also giving scholarships and grants to needy students in Van Wert and Paulding counties. This past year, the foundation awarded nearly $1.7 million in grants and scholarships. Included in […]
POSTED: 02/07/15 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Chamber of Commerce information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2015 Ray Miller and Crystal Image finalists. These two award recipients along with Milestone and Golden Shovel recognition awards will be presented at the 93rd annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony this Monday, February 9, at Willow Bend Country […]
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VW independent/submitted information ST. MARYS — Members of Midwest Electric recently donated $12,800 to eight west-central Ohio charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Community Connection Fund. Since the program began in 1998, the Midwest Electric Community Connection Fund has provided $851,485 to 678 area projects. The recent Fund recipients include the following: American Red […]
POSTED: 02/07/15 at 7:47 am. FILED UNDER: Business