Deke Sharon’s Vocalosity production raised the musical bar high with its high-energy a cappella show at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Saturday. The show included a range of music from Gregorian chant to doo-wop, and even hip-hop. Here, the show’s singers belt out a number for the show. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 10/24/16 at 3:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Famed bandleader “Doc” Severinsen (above) opened his concert at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Sunday evening with “The Tonight Show” theme he performed for 30 years when Johnny Carson ruled nighttime television, and then put his orchestra through its paces on a number of Big Band classics. Below, Severinsen shares the stage with vocalist Vanessa Thomas. […]
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803 and its Auxiliary presented a certificate of appreciation to CQT Kennedy LLC President Bryan Yourdon in recognition of Kennedy’s donation of a tool chest to raffle as a fundraiser for the post. “We are honored to provide such a small token of our appreciation to VFW Post 5803 for […]
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Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is encouraging Ohioans to practice energy efficiency and conservation. Ohioans rely on energy such as electricity and natural gas to run their homes on a daily basis. By practicing energy conservation, Ohio residents can develop habits to reduce energy usage and save on utility […]
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Vantage Career Center’s Building and Grounds classes are shown painting the railroad inspection car shed and train shed at the Van Wert County Historical Museum in Van Wert. The train shed was built this past spring by the classes, which are taught by Dave DeLano, assisted by Brenda Wurst, instructional aide. (photo submitted)
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VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will be hosting an M-1 Garand Match on Saturday, October 29, starting at 9:30 a.m. This match is open to any former military rifles, with participants shooting at 200 yards with walk-up targets. The club has loaner M-1 Garands for those who need to borrow one […]
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Van Wert independent sports OTTAWA — Lincolnview’s boys’ cross country team won its district meet, while the Van Wert and Crestview boys and Crestview girls’ team also qualified for regionals, as did individual qualifier Jerica Huebner of Van Wert. The Lancer cross country teams competed in the Division III district tournament in Ottawa on Saturday. The Lincolnview […]
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Submitted information CINCINNATI — First Financial Bancorp announced financial results for the third quarter 2016. For the three months ended September 30, the company reported net income of $22.9 million, or 37 cents per diluted common share. These results compare to net income of $22.6 million, or 36 cents per diluted common share, for the […]
POSTED: 10/24/16 at 2:37 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Richard R. “Dick” Ellinger, 94, of Ohio City, passed away early Saturday, October 22, 2016, at Hearth and Home in Van Wert. He was born March 13, 1922, in Ohio City, the son of Perry Walter “Jack” and Pearl Mae (Garrard) Ellinger, who both preceded him in death. On June 11, 1944, he married his […]
POSTED: 10/23/16 at 7:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Kristie R. Cummings, 36, of Van Wert, passed away at 1:47 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2016, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born November 23, 1979, in Van Wert, the daughter of Steve and Janet (Buehler) Alspaugh, who both survive in Van Wert. She married David D. Cummings, who also survives […]
POSTED: 10/23/16 at 7:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries