Gasoline price information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 9.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.48 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average that has increased 2.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.31 […]
POSTED: 10/13/15 at 6:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
OC Park Association information OHIO CITY — The Ohio City Park Association is proud to present its annual Halloween party, featuring music from Section Ate and Halloween decorating artist Anna Perry. The event will take place at the Ohio City Community Building on Ohio 118 on Halloween night, October 31. The band will play from […]
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Dave Shupe, 75, of Van Wert, died at 4:29 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born May 4, 1940, in Van Wert, the son of Raymon and Myrtle (Mohler) Shupe, who both preceded him in death. On April 8, 1966, he married Linda (Simon) Shupe, […]
POSTED: 10/12/15 at 10:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
James Herbert VanHoosear, 75, of Rockford and formerly of Coldwater, Michigan, died at 11:06 a.m. Friday, October 9, 2015, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born June 14, 1940, in Coldwater, Michigan, the son of Marian and Lucene (Batterson) VanHoosear, who both preceded him in death. He was first married to Joanne (Blue) Lyman, who […]
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Brett Michael Walker, 27, of Middle Point, died Saturday, October 10, 2015, at his residence. He was born March 20, 1988, in Bryan, the son of R.J. Walker, who survives in Florida, and Michelle Richardson, who survives in Middle Point. Other survivors include his stepfather, Richard Richardson Jr. of Middle Point; two sisters, Madison (Kyle […]
POSTED: 10/12/15 at 4:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Mike Super brought his own inimitable brand of magic and humor to the stage of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio on Saturday evening as he mystified and entertained a large audience with illusions, including the appearance of a car from Season Sponsor StateWide Ford on the NPAC stage and the levitating (above) […]
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Lincolnview Local Schools information Lincolnview Local Schools will be presenting a special Veterans Day celebration on Friday, November 13, starting at 1:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Lincolnview has created a tradition of honoring veterans, including those who are relatives of the Lincolnview student body and staff. “We are very proud of the men […]
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VWHS Theatre Dept. information Van Wert High School Theatre Department has announced the productions scheduled for its 2015-2016 season. The fall play production of Mr. Hobbs’ Vacation, will be performed at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Friday, November 20, and Saturday, November 21, starting at 7 p.m. Rehearsals began in September and students are […]
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Van Wert’s Isaac Van Wert Post 178 of the American Legion recently donated new American and Ohio Flags to St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School. Shown are (from the left) St. Marys’ fifth grade student Kourtney Kohnen; sixth grade student Lauren McHugh; American Legion Representative Don Friemoth; and fifth grade student Annie Renner. (photo […]
POSTED: 10/12/15 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Jean M. Gibson, 83, of Convoy, died at 10:28 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2015, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Convoy. She was born December 22, 1931, in Convoy, the daughter of Donald H. “Pete” and Ione D. (Wortz) Hildbold, who both preceded her in death. On October 15, 1950, she married E. William “Bill” […]
POSTED: 10/11/15 at 6:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries