United States Navy veteran Milo Wyandt of Van Wert gave a presentation Friday at the Van Wert County Council on Aging showing photos of his military service during World War II. Here, Wyandt is shown with photos from a recent Honor Flight trip he made to Washington, D.C., to visit the World War II Memorial. […]
POSTED: 11/12/16 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information CONVOY — On May 9, 2017, all Crestview seventh graders will get to tour and learn about the Ohio Supreme Court and the Statehouse as a result of a grant that was awarded to the school. Jason Cross, seventh grade history teacher, received a grant through the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center […]
POSTED: 11/12/16 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
State Farm Insurance Agent Tisha Fast donated $500 to the efforts of creating a dog park in Van Wert. A citizens’ committee has partnered with the Van Wert County Foundation to create an off-leash dog park at Hiestand Woods and is currently raising funds to make this a reality. Businesses and individuals alike are encouraged […]
POSTED: 11/12/16 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
Kent A. Taylor, 55, of Convoy, passed away at 1:12 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2016, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born January 8, 1961, in Van Wert, the son of Ab and Betty (Baker) Taylor, who survive in Convoy. On June 26, 1982, he married Diana (Barnhart) Taylor, who survives […]
POSTED: 11/11/16 at 7:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Allan E. Rosendahl, 67, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Friday, November 11, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born August 15, 1949, in Van Wert, the son of Phyllis Margaret (Shaw) Rosendahl, who preceded him in death, and Harold L. Rosendahl, who survives in Van Wert. Other survivors include a […]
POSTED: 11/11/16 at 7:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Debra Faye Siefker, 62, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born May 30, 1954, in Lima, the daughter of Gerald Sellers, who preceded her in death, and Helen (Kirkendall) Sellers, who survives in Lima. On August 3, 1974, she married Ronald J. Siefker, […]
POSTED: 11/11/16 at 7:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information The Van Wert Athletic Booster Club will be hosting its annual duck races this Saturday, November 12, at the Elks Lodge in Van Wert. The evening will include 10 races, conducted by the Birdville Cooners, along with a silent auction of themed baskets donated by the various Cougar athletic teams. Examples include a […]
POSTED: 11/11/16 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County will be holding a holiday fitness event for members and potential members. “40 Days of Fit-Mas” is a fitness challenge running through the holiday season at the YMCA. Registration is going on now and is just $15 for members and $20 for potential members. Those wanting to […]
POSTED: 11/11/16 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Lincolnview Local Schools honored 94 military veterans on Thursday during its sixth Veterans Day program held in the high school gymnasium. Teacher Stephanie Renner said she created the program shortly after her grandfather died to honor him and other veterans, including another grandfather who died of injuries he received in World War […]
POSTED: 11/11/16 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County has been a staple in Van Wert for more than 100 years and, starting Monday, November 21, it’s going to be more accessible to all of its members. On that day, the YMCA is expanding its after-hours access. YMCA members will have access to an additional 1,000 […]
POSTED: 11/11/16 at 8:07 am. FILED UNDER: News