Monica A. Sloan, 82, of Delphos, died Thursday, April 30, 2015, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born March 14, 1933, in Delphos, the daughter of John and Helen (Ardner) Peter, who both preceded her in death. On February 5, 1954, she married Robert Sloan, who survives in Delphos. Other survivors include […]
POSTED: 05/02/15 at 6:20 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A project first created shortly after World War II to honor Van Wert County veterans is getting a facelift this year, thanks to community interest and financial support. Now all that’s needed are more photos to display inside the facility. According to County Veterans Service Officer Barry Johns, work should be completed […]
POSTED: 05/01/15 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
YMCA of VW County information The YMCA of Van Wert County’s Summer Camp schedule is out and all youngsters ages 6-12 may register. While kids enjoy a great summer full of fun and activities, parents can enjoy the tax benefit of a childcare expense. There is a great list of weekly activities planned, including: WEEK […]
Employees of Van Wert Federal Savings Bank are shown making a $5,000 donation to Major Arthur Barter of the Salvation Army. The donation is for the Salvation Army’s capital campaign as it relocates to its new facility on North Cherry Street. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 05/01/15 at 7:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine reminds consumers that they should file claims before May 4 to be considered for reimbursement under an Ohio-led multistate settlement with Sirius XM Radio Inc. of New York. The agreement, which was reached in December, resolved claims that the satellite radio company engaged in […]
POSTED: 05/01/15 at 6:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Veterans Committee of Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently made a $500 donation towards the renovation of the Military War Album Chapel located next to the Van Wert County Courthouse. Shown are Elks members who are also veterans (front row, from the left) David Clouse, Ohio Army National Guard; Harried Schaadt, […]
POSTED: 05/01/15 at 6:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
United Way of VW County information The United Way of Van Wert County Board of Directors is holding its last fundraiser for this year’s campaign at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, at Willow Bend Country Club. Premier sponsors for the event are Citizens National Bank, National Door & Trim, Central Insurance Company and First Federal […]
POSTED: 05/01/15 at 6:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Michael Baldea (right), owner of Flagship Tax Center, 316 W. Ervin Road in Van Wert, presents a check for $120 to Van Wert Elementary School Principal Kevin Gehres for the fifth year of Flagship’s Help Our School campaign. Since its inception, the program has donated nearly $600 to Van Wert City Schools for use in […]
POSTED: 05/01/15 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: Business
VW Parks & Recreation Dept. information The Van Wert Parks and Recreation Department would like to announce that there are still openings in its adult softball leagues for the 2015 summer season. Teams from 2014 are encouraged to return their forms as soon as possible. Leagues will begin the week of May 18 and consist of […]
POSTED: 05/01/15 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: Sports