VW independent/submitted information The public is invited to come to the front of the YWCA of Van Wert County today, from noon-1:30 p.m., for a refreshing glass of lemonade at the LemonAid stand. Funds raised will support the local Salvation Army. The Van Wert YWCA and Salvation Army both offer programs (for example: the YWCA’s […]
POSTED: 07/07/16 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Michael Jay Saam, 60, of Findlay and formerly of Ohio City, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 1, 2016. He was born March 3, 1956. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Saam. He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Kelly (Warren) Straley; his mother, Nancy Saam; a brother, […]
POSTED: 07/07/16 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Daniel J. “Dan” Gorman, 80, of Plano, Texas, died surrounded by his family at noon Sunday, July 3, 2016, at his residence following a long illness. He was born December 11, 1935, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Frank and Thelma (Hurst) Gorman, who both preceded him in death. Dan was a Marsh Foundation […]
POSTED: 07/06/16 at 7:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Aiden C. Dotson, 7, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at his residence. He was born March 5, 2009, in Findlay, the son of Daniel and Cindy (Shumaker) Dotson. His father survives in Upper Sandusky, while his mother survives in Delphos. Other survivors include two brothers, Landen and Noah Dotson, both at home […]
POSTED: 07/06/16 at 4:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Jon t. Hall Family Living Trust and Judith A. Hall Family Living Trust to Hall Family Living Trust, inlots 466, 49, portion of inlot 48, Convoy, portion of section 30, Union Township. Estate of John R. Wood to Sandra G. Wood, portion of inlots 124, 125, Van Wert. Lloyd E. Evans Family Trust and Betty […]
POSTED: 07/06/16 at 2:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
By Rex Dolby The Van Wert Area Photography Club’s meeting on July 14 will be a photo shoot in downtown Decatur, Indiana, weather permitting. Randy Shellenbarger has been instrumental in setting up this shoot. Decatur has 30 unique sculptures on display in the downtown area. Some of the sculptures are inside but most are outside. In addition […]
POSTED: 07/06/16 at 1:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
By Hope Wallace The Wassenberg Art Center is gearing up for “Town Creek Live” this weekend. Ducks for the “Duck Derpy” at Town Creek Live are still available for adoption at the Art Center; $5 for one or six for $25. Eleven gourmet food trucks and two outdoor bands this year will be featured at […]
POSTED: 07/06/16 at 1:14 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
It may seem hard to believe, but local resident Dave Neiford actually caught this giant in Van Wert Reservoir No. 1 on Friday night. Neiford was using shrimp for bait when he caught the 65-pound, 42-inch catfish. (Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 07/06/16 at 8:05 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor OHIO CITY — A number of activities and events will be on tap in Ohio City as the village celebrates favorite son John W. Lambert, the American automotive pioneer, inventor, and manufacturer. Lambert developed the Lambert gasoline buggy, the first practical gasoline automobile available for sale in America, according to automobile historians. […]
POSTED: 07/06/16 at 7:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The United Way of Van Wert County board of trustees approved allocations during the monthly board meeting on June 16. Funding was awarded to 28 programs offered by social service agencies throughout the county. Nine community volunteers reviewed grant applications and recommended the distribution of United Way grant funds. The process includes […]
POSTED: 07/06/16 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: News