Van Wert golf information DEFIANCE — The Van Wert Cougar golf team returned to action on Monday at Eagle Rock Country Club in Defiance, with the Van Wert linksters placing 13th out of 17 teams. Jared Hernandez led the Cougars with a fine 89, followed by Jacob Covey, who carded a 92. Carter Eikenbary followed […]
POSTED: 08/12/15 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Robert K. “Rob” Stoller, 33, of Van Wert, died Thursday, August 6, 2015, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born July 30, 1982, in Van Wert, the son of Clark and Mary (Vander Hart) Stoller, who both survive in Van Wert. Survivors include two daughters, Cassidy and Joanna; a brother, Paul […]
POSTED: 08/12/15 at 6:23 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
It dawned on me once again this past weekend of how different folks appreciate different music. Friday night featured Your Generation in Concert’s Fifty Amp Fuse in Fountain Park. Although they played music from such groups as The Monkees of the 1960s, much of the music was current. I received messages from audience members who […]
POSTED: 08/12/15 at 6:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
Judith Kemper, 65, of Delphos, died Monday, August 10, 2015, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home in Delphos.
POSTED: 08/11/15 at 9:35 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education chose Van Wert High School government teacher Bob Priest to replace Bill Clifton as VWHS principal during a special meeting held Monday. Priest, a 1987 VWHS graduate, has been a teacher in the Van Wert City Schools since 2007, when he was hired to teach […]
POSTED: 08/11/15 at 8:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Jim Collins (center) smiles as he receives a check for $57,500 he plans to use to purchase the Wilkinson Printing building and renovate it to create an intimate gathering place that will include a wine bar and appetizers to start off, with live music also possible down the road. Mayor Don Farmer and Tom Saddler […]
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council heard annual reports from two local agencies and also approved a Community Reinvestment Area request during its regular meeting Monday evening. Van Wert Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Larry Lee first reported on activities of that organization, noting that local tourism has increased over the past […]
POSTED: 08/11/15 at 8:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
During the ninth annual Van Wert Rib Fest this past weekend, United Way of Van Wert County held its “When Pigs Fly” event. Board members Jessica Hardesty and Kirk Lichtensteiger (shown above with United Way Board member Marie Bennett (holding daughter dropped 500 plastic pigs over the fairgrounds, with the help of Ron Dull’s Star […]
POSTED: 08/11/15 at 7:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County Outdoorsmen information The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will be hosting a Ladies Day at the Range on Saturday, August 22. This event is for women who are looking for a chance to get instruction in the use of firearms. The class focuses on firearm usage, firearm safety and how much fun shooting […]
POSTED: 08/11/15 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Wren Homecoming information WREN — The time has once again arrived for Wren Homecoming festivities and, with it, the Wren Homecoming Parade. The parade will take place Saturday, August 22, at 4 p.m. sharp. Spots are still available, and organizers would love to have everyone join them who would like to — whether to be […]
POSTED: 08/11/15 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: News