Doyle E. “Gene” Harris, 73, passed away at 7:05 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. He was born February 17, 1942, in Paulding, the son of Walter F. and Marvel (Scott) Harris, who both preceded him in death. His wife, Jane A. (Myers) Harris, survives. Also surviving are […]
POSTED: 08/12/15 at 9:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Samuel D. “Sam” Brown, 71, of Van Wert, died at 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born December 9, 1943, in Neosho, Missouri, the son of William S. and E. Gladys Brown, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include five children, Jae (James) McCullough […]
POSTED: 08/12/15 at 2:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
It should be an interesting meeting when the Van Wert Area Photography Club meets this Thursday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. at 114 S. Race St. Members are invited to bring their three best pictures on a flash drive for projection and discussion of any, or all, of the following events: the Downtown Photo Shoot, […]
POSTED: 08/12/15 at 2:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
The Fifth Annual Lincolnview Athletic Boosters Golf Outing will be held on Sunday, Sept. 13, at Hickory Sticks Golf Club with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. A meal will be provided after the outing. The following sponsorship opportunities are available. Corporate Co-Sponsor: $500- Your business name & Logo will […]
POSTED: 08/12/15 at 1:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines
By Hope Wallace What brings you joy? Is there something you do that makes time merely a measurement? What sparks that kind of creative work in a person? Sometimes a garage sale find is all it takes. From an out-of-date item to something reworked to become relevant and/or functional is a great example of the […]
POSTED: 08/12/15 at 12:45 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Van Wert independent/submitted information A local health care agency received a big financial boost from the federal government this week. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released additional funds and awarded $1,066,667 to Family Health Care of Northwest Ohio in Van Wert. In […]
POSTED: 08/12/15 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Residents of Vancrest Health Care Center had fun with some young people as they tried out the new splash pad at the YMCA’s Camp Clay Aqua Park on Tuesday. (photo by Kristin Lichtensteiger for the VW independent)
POSTED: 08/12/15 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview girls’ golf information The Lincolnview girls’ golf team hosted the Lancer Invitational at the Par-72 Hickory Sticks Golf Club in Van Wert on Monday. After a storm went through in the morning, the defending champions repeated again in record fashion. The Lady Lancers tallied an impressive team score of 369, which shattered last year’s team […]
POSTED: 08/12/15 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Rib Fest information The results of the judging at this year’s Van Wert Rib Fest have been announced. The People’s Choice Awards, ballots cast by customers who sampled a variety of ribs, were presented to Professor’s BBQ of Wapakoneta (third place); After Hours BBQ of Orrville (second place); and Gibson’s Barnyard BBQ of […]
POSTED: 08/12/15 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Eaton Corporation will be sponsoring a $1 day at Camp Clay Aqua Park this summer. Local businesses purchase the day for the Van Wert community; access includes swimming, floating playground, zip-line, paddleboats, a half-acre beach and the 3,600-square-foot splash pad, which is new in 2015. To learn more, visit the YMCA website at www.vwymca.org. Shown […]
POSTED: 08/12/15 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: News