Brian Evan Myers, 20, of Haviland, died Saturday, June 13, 2015, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Henry County. Arrangements are incomplete at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert.
POSTED: 06/15/15 at 5:35 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Gloria Jean Ruddock, 81, of Van Wert, died at 2:13 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2015, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born July 23, 1933, in Lima, the daughter of Palmer M. and Alice (Rhode) George, who both preceded her in death. She married John B. Ruddock, who survives in Van Wert. Other survivors include […]
POSTED: 06/13/15 at 12:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The Western Buckeye League brought its own thunder to the Van Wert County Hospital All Star football game, beating the Northwest Conference/Lima Area all-stars 24-15 in a game delayed 45 minutes because of strong storms. It was sweet revenge for the WBL, which lost 30-7 last year and trails in the series, […]
POSTED: 06/13/15 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Bee Gee Realty information Bee Gee Realty & Auction Company Ltd. is pleased to announce the addition of Bill Moore to its professional sales staff. Moore lives in the Convoy area and has been a lifelong resident of Van Wert County. He and his wife, Vicki, have two adult children. His education includes being a […]
POSTED: 06/13/15 at 6:38 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Submitted information PAYNE — The Payne Ball Association will be hosting an 8 and under girls softball coach-pitch all-star tournament from Friday, July 10, through Sunday, July 12. Players must be 8 years old or younger as of December 31, 2014. Teams are guaranteed three games and awards include a minimum of top two teams, […]
POSTED: 06/13/15 at 6:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
YWCA of VW County information The YWCA of Van Wert County announces its 20th year of sponsorship of the free Summer Food Program for area youngsters. During the school year, many children receive free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch through the School Breakfast and National School Lunch programs. However, during summer vacation children may not […]
POSTED: 06/13/15 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert City Economic Development group will get some valuable feedback from an upcoming visit by InSite Consultants, site selection professionals who will make a mock site visit to Van Wert on Wednesday, June 17. The consultant visit is one of the final steps in the Community Economic Development Academy (CEDA), […]
POSTED: 06/13/15 at 6:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
The early afternoon thunderstorm that swept through the county on Friday, bringing high winds, lightning and lots of rain, also took down this tree on the Mark Pierce property on Liberty Union Road. The tree also brought down power lines leading to a transformer on the Merle Whetstone property and area residents were without power […]
POSTED: 06/13/15 at 6:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information With local schools now all on summer break — and the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure (GOBA) coming through the county in a week — the Van Wert County Board of Commissioners is asking vehicle drivers, as well as bicycle riders, to step up their road safety awareness. The following tips come from […]
POSTED: 06/13/15 at 6:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
Flatland Supply 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 are […]
POSTED: 06/13/15 at 6:06 am. FILED UNDER: News