Clarence Franklin Beach, 83, of Greenwood, Indiana, and formerly of Van Wert, died at 5:55 p.m. Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Community Hospital-South in Indianapolis. He was born April 12, 1933, in Ohio City, the son of Perry Andrew and Lela Luella (Felver) Beach, who both preceded him in death. On October 31, 1958, he […]
POSTED: 07/04/16 at 3:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Marilyn L. Karst, 64, of Van Wert, passed away at 10:46 a.m. Sunday, July 3, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born December 21, 1951, in Lima, the daughter of Leonard and Imogene (Reindel) Elwer, who both preceded her in death. She married Jack Karst, who survives in Van Wert. […]
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The Lima Pops Orchestra was in Van Wert on Friday to celebrate the Independence Day holiday with a musical tribute. The concert, part of The Van Wert County Foundation’s Fountain Park Summer Music Series, included a number of patriotic numbers, as well as Broadway, movie, and television music and Gershwin tunes sung by vocalist Kirsten […]
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A trading post is just one of the events and activities taking place this weekend at Old Fashioned Farmers Days at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Other events include a Fiddler, Banjo & Harmonica contest, antique tractor pull, and a Quilt and Needle Arts Show. The festival runs through Sunday. (Jan Dunlap/Van Wert independent)
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Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warns of phone scams targeting Ohio grandparents, following an increase in complaints. In the past month, 11 Ohioans have reported losing an average of $3,800 to the “grandparent scam.” Most said they paid over the phone using iTunes gift cards after receiving a call saying their grandchild […]
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The Rockford Car Show recently donated $2,000 to Shanes Park in Rockford from revenue received from the car show held during Rockford Community Days on June 17. Shown are (from the left) Jerry Bollenbaugh (car show coordinator), Joel Henkle (Rockford Recreation Association), Sandy Shaffner (Shanes Park Board), and Clete Schmidt (car show director). Donations will be used […]
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Berneice Alice (King) Davis, a longtime resident of Van Wert, passed away at 8 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was blessed by the company of many friends and family and was surrounded by her loved ones when she passed. She was born February 12, 1929, in […]
POSTED: 07/01/16 at 4:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor As it has for at least 15 years, the Lima Pops Orchestra will again be in Fountain Park to celebrate the Independence Day holiday with its own inimitable mix of patriotic, movie, theater, and pop music. The concert begins tonight at 7, with food served from 5:30 p.m. “There will be a lot […]
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Old Fashioned Farmers Days got underway on Thursday with a car show (above) and a collection of antique farm equipment (below) available for area residents to enjoy. Lots more activities will continue through Sunday at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. (photos by Jan Dunlap/Van Wert independent)
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VW independent/submitted information Just a reminder that, while Fountain Park will be filled with music, patriotism, flag-waving, food, and fun, there will also be a blockbuster movie: E.T.: the Extra Terrestrial, shown after the concert. The Lima Pops Orchestra starts the Holiday at Home celebration at 7 tonight. Following the concert, which will finish around 9 p.m., […]
POSTED: 07/01/16 at 8:05 am. FILED UNDER: News