Country superstars Home Free blew away a standing-room-only crowd on Saturday with their incredible a cappella melodies and close harmony. The group performed many of its hits, as well as a selection of Christmas music during Saturday’s show at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. Here, the group brings some humor to the […]
POSTED: 12/14/15 at 12:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Christian singing sensation David Phelps performed at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio on Sunday evening and thrilled a packed house with his dynamic voice and powerful message. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 12/14/15 at 12:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
State Fire Marshal’s information REYNOLDSBURG — While the number of fire deaths is still 9 percent higher than this time last year, fewer people were killed in fires in November than in November 2014. Eight people were killed, compared to 12 last year. That brings the yearly total to 108. Although there was a decrease in […]
POSTED: 12/14/15 at 12:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Christmas season wasn’t all that merry for a family forced out of their Burt Street residence by a fire that occurred about 2 p.m. Saturday. The Van Wert Fire Department battled the blaze, which damaged the home extensively, forcing a family of two adults and three children to find another place to live. No […]
POSTED: 12/14/15 at 12:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information OHIO CITY – The Ohio City Pride organization is planning its fourth annual Holiday Lights contest. The rules for entering are simple: entrants must be residents of Liberty Township (Ohio City), and photos entered will be added to the group’s album for its 3,300 fans to vote on. After photos are uploaded, […]
POSTED: 12/14/15 at 12:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County Auditor’s information Van Wert County Auditor Nancy Dixon reminds county residents that 2016 dog licenses are now on sale. Dog licenses can be obtained at the Auditor’s Office, Room 205 in the County Courthouse, or the following county locations: Hall Lumber Company, 122 S. Main St., Convoy. The Ramblers Roost Truck Stop on […]
POSTED: 12/14/15 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert swim team information NAPOLEON — The Van Wert Cougar swim team traveled to Napoleon High School for the annual Napoleon Invitational involving 17 teams, including six Western Buckeye League schools. The Van Wert boys took eighth place, while the girls finished seventh. Lima Shawnee took first place for the boys and Napoleon was […]
POSTED: 12/13/15 at 10:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — Local dentist Dr. Kevin M. Laing of Van Wert was inducted as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists during its 86th annual convocation in Washington in early November. The International College of Dentists (ICD) is the world’s oldest and largest honor society for dentists, established in 1928 […]
POSTED: 12/13/15 at 10:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
K. Louise Mefferd, 86, of Van Wert, died Friday, December 11, 2015, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born October 31, 1929, in Van Wert County, the daughter of Enos and Sarah (Mason) Wilson, who both preceded her in death. She was married to her husband, Don Mefferd, who survives her […]
POSTED: 12/13/15 at 8:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Chris A. Skinner, 61, of rural Van Wert, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, December 11, 2015, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born July 5, 1954, in Riverside, California, the son of James Albert and Marian Linn (Kelley) Skinner, who both preceded him in death. On December 18, 1999, he married […]
POSTED: 12/13/15 at 8:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries