VW Outdoorsmen Assoc. information The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will be hosting a Ladies Day at the range on Saturday, May 9. The event is for women who are looking for a chance for instruction in the use of firearms. The class focuses on firearm usage, firearm safety, and how much fun shooting sports […]
POSTED: 04/29/15 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Two Lincolnview seniors earned top honors — and $1,000 in scholarship money — during the 45th annual R.K. Thompson Self-Reliance Awards Banquet held Tuesday evening at Vantage Career Center. The event, begun by R.K. “Roger” Thompson Jr. to honor his father, R.K. Thompson Sr., recognizes high school seniors who “do the best […]
POSTED: 04/29/15 at 7:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine offers charitable giving tips in the wake of the Nepal earthquake that has killed thousands. “Our hearts go out to all those affected by the tragic earthquake in Nepal,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We encourage Ohioans to give generously to help the victims, while […]
POSTED: 04/29/15 at 7:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
A number of Central Insurance employees teamed up with the Van Wert Parks Department to clean up and prepare Jubilee Park for spring this past Saturday. The project was part of Central’s annual “Go Green” week in honor of Earth Day. Central employees who volunteered include (from the left) Daniel Arant, Renee Linn, Patty Rank, Becky White, […]
POSTED: 04/29/15 at 7:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
City/County DARE information The Van Wert City/County DARE team announces its upcoming 20th annual Golf Outing. The tournament will be held on Saturday, May 9, at Hickory Sticks Golf Club in Van Wert. The tournament will start with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. In case of rain, the tournament will be played Sunday, May 17, […]
POSTED: 04/29/15 at 7:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County Board of Elections information The Van Wert County Board of Elections reminds all Van Wert City and Willshire (Parkway schools) voters that early voting is continuing in their office. Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday; from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 2; and from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, May 4. In […]
POSTED: 04/29/15 at 6:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
There are at least four “P’s” required to accomplish what is needed for a ticket buyer to enjoy a concert. They are each closely related, but not nearly the same. The four “P’s” I am referring to are: production, promotion, performance and presenting. Although we are all involved in making a concert or show for someone […]
POSTED: 04/29/15 at 5:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
John Allen Ramsey, 36, of Van Wert, died at 2:51 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born January 25, 1979, in Van Wert, the son of Deborah Wolfe, who survives, and the late John E. Ramsey. John was a man who made friends anywhere he went. […]
POSTED: 04/28/15 at 4:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Marjorie Ruth Arn, 93, of rural Convoy, passed away peacefully at 2:40 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born December 8, 1921, in Ohio City, the daughter of William O. and Ruth Marie (Stewart) Blush, who both preceded her in death. On August 26, 1940, she […]
POSTED: 04/28/15 at 1:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Jeffery L. Jones of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and formerly of Convoy, died Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Marion, Indiana. He was born October 10, 1953, in Flint, Michigan, the son of Charles and Marietta (Council) Jones, who both preceded him in death. He married Susan U. (Peplinski) Jones, who died April 28, 2012. Survivors include […]
POSTED: 04/28/15 at 1:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries