VW County Board of Elections information The Van Wert County Board of Elections reminds all Van Wert City and Willshire (Parkway schools) voters that early voting is continuing in their office. Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday; from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 2; and from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, May 4. In […]
POSTED: 04/29/15 at 6:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
There are at least four “P’s” required to accomplish what is needed for a ticket buyer to enjoy a concert. They are each closely related, but not nearly the same. The four “P’s” I am referring to are: production, promotion, performance and presenting. Although we are all involved in making a concert or show for someone […]
POSTED: 04/29/15 at 5:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
John Allen Ramsey, 36, of Van Wert, died at 2:51 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born January 25, 1979, in Van Wert, the son of Deborah Wolfe, who survives, and the late John E. Ramsey. John was a man who made friends anywhere he went. […]
POSTED: 04/28/15 at 4:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Marjorie Ruth Arn, 93, of rural Convoy, passed away peacefully at 2:40 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born December 8, 1921, in Ohio City, the daughter of William O. and Ruth Marie (Stewart) Blush, who both preceded her in death. On August 26, 1940, she […]
POSTED: 04/28/15 at 1:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Jeffery L. Jones of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and formerly of Convoy, died Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Marion, Indiana. He was born October 10, 1953, in Flint, Michigan, the son of Charles and Marietta (Council) Jones, who both preceded him in death. He married Susan U. (Peplinski) Jones, who died April 28, 2012. Survivors include […]
POSTED: 04/28/15 at 1:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council heard some positive employment news and also approved legislation that would amend pre-tax pension payments for police and firefighters during a brief meeting held Monday in Council Chambers. Mayor Don Farmer talked about the recent unemployment numbers, noting that, along with the county’s low 4.5 percent unemployment, workforce […]
POSTED: 04/28/15 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
KELSEY CLEMONS/independent correspondent CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education met on Monday for its regularly scheduled meeting. High School Principal Mike Biro reported high marks for the Crestview FFA program. Eight Crestview students placed within the top 10 spots for a recent FFA competition, placing 1-7 and 10th. “Crestview has outstanding records with […]
POSTED: 04/28/15 at 7:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Civic Theatre information The internationally popular game Clue is now a fun filled musical that brings the world’s best known suspects to life and invites the audience to help solve the mystery: who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room and with what weapon? Clue the Musical, Van Wert Civic Theatre’s latest production, has an […]
POSTED: 04/28/15 at 7:02 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
ABLE program information Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) classes are offered through Vantage Career Center. Many adults attend ABLE classes to refresh basic skills in reading, writing and math, improve skills needed for employment or further education, or prepare for the GED® exam to obtain a high school equivalency diploma. ABLE classes are offered […]
POSTED: 04/28/15 at 6:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Service Club information The Van Wert Service Club will be holding its 2015 Pancake Day fundraiser from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, in the Van Wert High School commons area. Along with pancakes and sausage, Arby’s of Van Wert is providing their sausage gravy and biscuits again this year. The […]
POSTED: 04/28/15 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: News