Submitted information COLUMBUS – Provisional numbers released Monday by the Ohio State Highway Patrol show fewer motorists were killed on Ohio’s roadways this Thanksgiving holiday than in recent years. Seven people were killed during the five-day reporting period, from Wednesday, November 23, until Sunday, November 27. This is a decrease from the past three years […]
POSTED: 11/29/16 at 9:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
John R. Evans, 84, of Middle Point, passed away at 5:36 p.m. Sunday, November 27, 2016, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born August 28, 1932, in Van Wert County, the son of George O. and Adah (Phillips) Evans, who both preceded him in death. He married Margaret A. (Dunifon) Evans, […]
POSTED: 11/28/16 at 4:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Clarice E. Moreo, 56, of Delphos, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born November 23, 1960, in Virginia, the daughter of Don and Edna (Hunter) Spaulding, who both preceded her in death. On October 26, 1996, she married Donald Moreo, who survives in Delphos. Other survivors […]
POSTED: 11/28/16 at 4:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County announces the addition of John Dirham to the YMCA Wellness Team. Dirham is excited to bring his passion for fitness and mixed martial arts to help his training clients achieve their personal fitness goals. “John brings his experience with mixed martial arts to the YMCA,” said Membership […]
POSTED: 11/28/16 at 8:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County will be holding its annual SilverSneakers holiday luncheon at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, December 8, in the YMCA Senior Fitness Room. The luncheon will be catered by Van Wert Manor and will include live music, giveaways, and a special Christmas gift from the YMCA. All SilverSneakers members and […]
POSTED: 11/28/16 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Submitted information Van Wert High School hosted a bloodmobile on November 10, with 82 donors producing 64 units of blood. Volunteers assisting included Brenda DeLong, Judy Krites, Katherine Bowersock, Linda Shupe, the VWHS Student Council, and Diane Stewart. Bowersock was a multi-gallon donor, reaching four gallons. First time donors were Katie Able, Erin Gemmer, Cassidy […]
POSTED: 11/28/16 at 8:37 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Thanks to a 2015 renovation, Van Wert County’s Military War Album Chapel provides a place where local residents can view photos of county residents who have served their country through military service. However, project organizers have been forced to seek additional donations to close the books on the renovation project, which cost more than […]
POSTED: 11/28/16 at 8:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 4.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.02 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 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.12 per […]
POSTED: 11/28/16 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Earlier in this fall, Main Street Van Wert hosted the second annual Outhouse Races in downtown Van Wert, with seven creative and spirited racing teams competing for cash prizes, creative awards, and bragging rights. Finishing in third place was the team sponsored by Wallace Plumbing & Underground. The outhouse sponsored by Lee Kinstle GM Sales […]
POSTED: 11/28/16 at 8:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Just a reminder that the deadline for purchasing tickets for the Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District’s 67th annual meeting is this Thursday, December 1. The VWCD’s annual meeting will be held Tuesday, December 6, in the commons area of Vantage Career Center, 818 N. Franklin St in Van Wert. An election […]
POSTED: 11/28/16 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: News