Peony Festival information The Peony Festival Committee has announced a special concert as part of the upcoming Peony Festival/Art-Rageous on Main weekend. Connor Rose, an upcoming young Country artist, will be performing in Fountain Park, starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Just 19, Rose resides in Nashville, Tennessee, and is constantly working to improve […]
POSTED: 05/26/15 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview Local Schools conducted a contest to encourage donations to the Van Wert Salvation Army Capital Campaign. In the end, the Salvation Army was the big winner, with a $2,256 donation, that includes $1,256 from Lincolnview Elementary students and $1,000 from Lincolnview Junior High and High School. Lincolnview students and staff donated over 37 percent of the […]
POSTED: 05/26/15 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Buckeye Y Youth information On Friday, May 22, Buckeye Y Youth presented awards to members at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Youths reaching tenure at 5, 7 and 10 years received an award, while participants of summer camp, the Autumn Adventure Sleepover, Christmas caroling, Valentines for Veterans, chocolate sale and volunteer service received emblems commemorating […]
POSTED: 05/26/15 at 7:06 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Mary Ann German, 84, of Delphos, died Sunday, May 24, 2015, in Coldwater, Michigan. She was born July 23, 1930, to Mathilda (Hoersten) and Albert Herman, who both preceded her in death. On August 22, 1953, she was united in marriage to Alfred German, who survives in Delphos. She is survived by five children, Daniel […]
POSTED: 05/25/15 at 8:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert residents Bob and Susan Brubaker are preparing for the first leg of a cross-country bicycle jaunt that will begin in Oregon early next month. It’s a goal they’ve planned for years. The Brubakers, longtime bike riders, also plan to speak along their route about stroke prevention and bladder cancer, both […]
POSTED: 05/25/15 at 8:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview High School graduated 71 seniors (seen tossing their mortarboards above) on Sunday during a ceremony held in the high school gymnasium. Speakers included Valedictorian Julia Thatcher (receiving diploma below), Salutatorian Clarissa Clay and Class President Micah Germann, while Superintendent Jeffrey Snyder, High School Principal Brad Mendenhall and Board of Education President Eric Germann all […]
POSTED: 05/25/15 at 7:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation information The Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation is now offering webinars that explain its upcoming transition to the industry standard of prospective billing for employer premiums. The state agency is offering these free webinars for private employers to provide answers and details about prospective billing, including: The reason for the transition and its […]
VW Chamber of Commerce information The beloved and entertaining Tiki Hole will turn Western at this year’s 2015 Chamber Golf Classic at Hickory Sticks Golf Club on Wednesday, July 15. New twists will include a Texas Tee Hole featuring an array of western wear with option to tee from the Ladies’ tee and also a […]
Donna K. Enoch, 64, of Van Wert, passed away at 2:12 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born May 23, 1951, in Van Wert, the daughter of John Henry and Margory (Smith) Miller. Her parents preceded her in death. Donna was united in marriage to Daniel […]
POSTED: 05/25/15 at 5:58 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Wilma J. Snyder of Van Wert died at 10:56 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born June 15, 1927, in Paulding County, the daughter of Lafayette and Alma (Keysor) Foust, who both preceded her in death. On June 11, 1949, she married Dale E. Snyder, who […]
POSTED: 05/24/15 at 11:21 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries