VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Civil Service Commission will meet at noon Wednesday, June 8, to certify the results of an examination conducted for the position of fire department lieutenant.
POSTED: 05/25/16 at 6:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
D. Philip Jones, 74, of Venedocia, passed away at 5:38 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2016, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born March 2, 1942, in Lima, the son of J. Paul and Alice (Siegel) Jones, who both preceded him in death. On June 24, 1967, he married Donna Jean (McKinney) […]
POSTED: 05/25/16 at 6:33 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
This summer marks the 15th year of concerts in Fountain Park sponsored by The Van Wert County Foundation. What began as an experiment has blossomed into one of the most anticipated and attended outdoor concert series in the state and the region. Most Friday nights throughout the summer, you can expect a concert at the edge of […]
POSTED: 05/24/16 at 11:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Frank R. Schoonover Jr., 81, of Van Wert, passed away at 9:55 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born November 30, 1934, in Van Wert, the son of Frank R. Schoonover Sr. and Emma (Taylor) Schoonover-Tyler, who both preceded him in death. He first married Shelva […]
POSTED: 05/24/16 at 11:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Tina M. Warren, 52, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:25 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2016, at her residence. She was born June 10, 1963, in Van Wert, the daughter of John and Carmen (Lippi) Michael, who both survive in Convoy. She married Terry G. Warren Sr., who survives in Van Wert. Also surviving are […]
POSTED: 05/24/16 at 11:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
A memorial service for Beatrice O. (Myers) Haines will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at First Baptist Church in Van Wert, with the Rev. Steve A. Robinson officiating. Mrs. Haines died on March 13, 2016, and was interred at Mount Tabor Cemetery near Pleasant Mills, Indiana.
POSTED: 05/24/16 at 11:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, has announced the awarding of a $4,000 Legacy Award Scholarship by the Elks National Foundation to Katelyn Welch. The Legacy Award Scholarships are awarded by the Elks National Foundation and are only available to children and grandchildren of Elk members. Welch graduated […]
POSTED: 05/24/16 at 8:11 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council will not be raising the speed limit on South Walnut Street, although speed limits on two other city streets still have enough support for passage in June. Council members voted unanimously to rescind an ordinance that would have raised the speed limit on a portion of South Walnut, […]
POSTED: 05/24/16 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Hall Lumber in Convoy will be sponsoring a Business Day at the Camp Clay Aqua Park this summer. Local businesses purchase the day for the Van Wert community; access includes swimming, a floating playground, zip-line, paddleboats, a half-acre beach and the 3,600-square-foot splash pad, which was new last year. New in 2016 are water cannons at […]
POSTED: 05/24/16 at 7:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to choose their day to give and help ensure blood is available for patients all summer long during its annual summer awareness campaign, sponsored by Suburban Propane. “Many Americans will be celebrating the unofficial start to summer this Memorial Day weekend, but seasonal […]
POSTED: 05/24/16 at 7:50 am. FILED UNDER: News