VWCF helps museum

Van Wert County Foundation Executive Secretary Seth Baker (left) examines the Third Street sidewalk with Larry Webb, past president of the historical society. The Foundation has provided a grant of $4,000 to replace the sidewalk running along the south side of the museum’s campus. (Historical Society photo)

YWCA sets Red Cross babysitting classes

Submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County will be conducting babysitting classes, certified by the American Red Cross, on Saturday, November 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, November 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Participants must be between 11 and 15 years old and will only need to attend one […]

What do Niswonger sponsors do for you?

Those of you who attend concerts at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center probably hear me, or someone in my stead, thank our sponsors, underwriters, members, etc.  As I walk off stage, I am often thinking, I hope people realize how much we appreciate their support, and how much the audience should appreciate their support. We […]

Betty Jean (Miller) Morehead

Betty Jean (Miller) Morehead, 87, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:32 p.m. Monday, October 24, 2016, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born July 13, 1929, in Van Wert, the daughter of Herman and Frances (Fisher) Miller, who both preceded her in death. On August 23, 1947, she married William […]

Connie Cowgill

Connie Cowgill, 75, of Findlay, passed away at 2:45 p.m. Monday, October 24, 2016, at the Bridge Hospice in Findlay. She was born February 11, 1941, in Mercer County, the daughter of Virgil L. Chaney and Mary E. (Hoffman) Keith, who both preceded her in death. On May 1, 1960, she married Donald Cowgill, who […]

Council sets special meeting on budget

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent correspondent Van Wert residents will have a chance to learn more about the city’s financial situation during a special meeting of City Council’s Finance Committee. During Monday night’s meeting, the committee agreed to meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, to discuss a shortfall caused by decreased state funding, along with budget cuts […]

Gas prices fall, but may not stay down

Submitted information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 10.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.03 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 fallen 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.21 per […]

NPAC donation

The Niswonger Performing Arts Center is honored to be the recipient of a very generous contribution from the US Bank Foundation. US Bank, with local branches in Van Wert and Convoy, believes that strong communities are built upon strong foundations. To build those strong foundations, US Bank invests in innovative programs designed to serve local […]

Red Cross announces blood drive dates

Submitted information The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help stock the shelves before the busy holiday season. Many regular donors delay giving between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day because of holiday activities. This often causes a drop in donated blood available for patients. Therefore, more donations are needed in the […]

Robert Eugene Waldron

Robert Eugene “Bob” Waldron, 82, of Celina, and formerly of Rockford, passed away early Saturday morning, October 22, 2016, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, where he had been a patient the past week. He was born September 24, 1934, in Van Wert, the son of Adrian and Ruth (Pool) Waldron, who both preceded […]