VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County’s annual Geranium Sale is going on now until Monday, April 25. Geraniums are hardy root plants sold in 4½-inch pots. Colors available are: red, white, lavender, fuchsia, pink, and light salmon. Pots are $3.50 each. Don’t miss this opportunity to beautify one’s yard and support the […]
POSTED: 03/15/16 at 6:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert police talked a woman thought to be suicidal into surrendering after a standoff in the parking lot of Van Wert County Hospital late Monday night. Police received a 9-1-1 call about 9 p.m. Monday stating that a woman, whose name was not released, was upset and contemplating suicide and was […]
POSTED: 03/15/16 at 1:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lillian Marceil Eversole, 89, of Van Wert, died at 10:16 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2016, at Van Wert Manor. She was born June 5, 1926, in Allen County, Ohio, the daughter of Orvil and Sylvia (Himmeger) Wagoner, who both preceded her in death. She married Robert E. Eversole, who also preceded her in death. Survivors […]
POSTED: 03/14/16 at 9:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Beatrice O. (Myers) Haines, 95, of Van Wert, died at 5 a.m. Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born January 3, 1921, in Van Wert County, the daughter of Fred and Orah (Rummel) Myers, who both preceded her in death. On October 17, 1959, she married Louis […]
POSTED: 03/14/16 at 9:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Hazel M. Miller, 81, of Delphos, died Monday, March 14, 2016, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was born December 9, 1934, in Lima, the daughter of the Rev. Roy and Myrtle (Van Dyke) Crowe, who both preceded her in death. On November 28, 1953, she married Harold Richard Miller, who also preceded her […]
POSTED: 03/14/16 at 9:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent PAULDING COUNTY — The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible homicide after a woman’s body was found at a deserted residence on the Ohio-Indiana state line. Deputies were called to 10488 Road 1, between Antwerp and Payne, about 10:38 a.m. Monday after construction workers arrived to tear down a garage […]
POSTED: 03/14/16 at 4:12 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Off Stage Productions Inc. concludes its 2015-2016 season and announces the cast for its upcoming dinner theatre show, Buying the Moose by Michael G. Wilmot. This two-act comedy will be co-directed by Matt MtCastle and Dustin Manson. The production will include six performances, opening on Saturday, April 23. Additional show dates are Sunday, […]
POSTED: 03/14/16 at 7:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 7.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.93 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 11.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $1.93 […]
POSTED: 03/14/16 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information VENEDOCIA — The Venedocia Lions Club will be sponsoring its annual “All-You-Can-Eat” Pancakes & Sausage Day on Saturday, March 19, from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the club’s building in Venedocia. Cost is $6 for those over 12 years old, $3 for those 4-12 years old, while those under 4 years […]
POSTED: 03/14/16 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information American Legion Post 178 is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Dance from 8 p.m. until midnight on Saturday, March 19, at the post home, 631 W. Main St. in Van Wert. Music will be provided by the local group Bydus, with a cash bar and snacks provided.
POSTED: 03/14/16 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: News