Gloria M. Flanagan, 90, of Southern Pines, North Carolina, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, December 23, at Brownson Memorial Church in Southern Pines. Mrs. Flanagan was born in Binghamton, New York, the daughter of Lawrence and Ethel Acker, who […]
POSTED: 12/20/16 at 5:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, held its annual Hoop Shoot free throw contest this past Sunday at the S.F. Goedde Building in Van Wert. The contest was open to all boys and girls ages 8-13 and the boys and girls competed separately in their age class. All participants […]
POSTED: 12/20/16 at 8:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information Along with singing “Auld Lang Syne” at the start of the New Year, making resolutions is a tradition for millions of Americans. However, while choosing a resolution is easy, sticking to it can be impossible. A 2014 YMCA survey found that less than a quarter of respondents kept their resolutions. Many (71 […]
POSTED: 12/20/16 at 8:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County recently held its annual SilverSneakers Holiday Luncheon. Over 60 members and guests were in attendance and enjoyed live music courtesy of Cindy Gardner and Mary Price, as well as games, gifts, cookies, and the holiday season, and an opportunity to celebrate with friends, old and new. Special […]
POSTED: 12/20/16 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
VW independent/submitted information While Crestview and Lincolnview traditionally have a fierce rivalry on the courts and athletic fields, the Lancers and Knights are using that rivalry for a friendly competition that benefits United Way of Van Wert County. Crestview and Lincolnview school districts recently completed United Way campaigns, and administration and staff of both schools […]
POSTED: 12/20/16 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information This past weekend, the Van Wert High School Robotics Team opened up its season in the first Tech Challenge Dayton Regional Robotics Competition. The team finished the match play portion of the competition in third place with a record of 4-2, earning it a spot in the semifinals. In the best of three, the Van Wert […]
POSTED: 12/20/16 at 8:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s — these are supposed to be times of celebration, togetherness, and happiness. Yet, they can bring challenges to our physical and emotional health. Here are eight tips for staying healthy and happy during this season of joy: Eat well. It’s common to pack on 5-10 pounds during the holiday season, […]
POSTED: 12/20/16 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
Frank “Nick” Wilson, 79, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016, at St. Rita’s Hospice Center in Lima. He was born March 30, 1937, in Landeck, the son of Burgan and Marie (Sauber) Wilson, who both preceded him in death. On February 27, 1965, he married the former Judith A. Moenter, who survives in […]
POSTED: 12/20/16 at 12:39 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The multi-talented John Tesh brought his Big Band Christmas show to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio on Saturday to bring warmth and cheer in the wake of chilly temperatures outside the NPAC. The veteran broadcaster-composer-musician sang and played a number of Christmas standards in Big Band style in front of a highly […]
POSTED: 12/19/16 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The 15th annual “Give Kids a Smile” program is coming to the Dental Center of Northwest Ohio’s Van Wert Smiles (Suite 207, 140 Fox Road in Van Wert) at 10 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2017. This event is a partnership of the Ohio Dental Association, the Dental Center of Northwest Ohio, and the dentists […]
POSTED: 12/19/16 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: News