Debra Faye Siefker

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, […]

Cougar Booster Club hosting duck races

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 […]

YMCA announces holiday fitness event

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 […]

Lincolnview honors local military veterans

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 […]

YMCA expands after-hours accessibility

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 […]

Ribboncutting

Russ Finney, CFP, and Jamie Powell, CFP, cut the ribbon on Capital Advisory Services newly-renovated building at 211 S. Walnut St. in Van Wert while company employees and members of the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors looks on. The business provides financial planning services to area residents. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent

Payne FD awarded PUCO hazmat grant

Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved three hazardous materials training grants totaling $19,800, including one to the Payne Volunteer Fire Department. The grants will be used to train approximately 327 hazardous material incident response professionals. The PUCO plays an important role in ensuring that motor carriers are safely […]

GOP seeks at-large Council candidates

Submitted information After the Republican Central Committee chose Van Wert City At-Large Councilman Fred Fisher to fill the unexpired term of First Ward Councilman John Marshall, candidates are now being sought for Fisher’s at-large seat. Central Committee Chair Thad Lichtensteiger is asking that those interested in the at-large position needs to be a registered Republican […]

Thomas G. Dailey

Thomas G. Dailey, 86, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born February 18, 1930, in Mercer County, the son of Amos and Barbara (Weaver) Dailey, who both preceded him in death. He married Betty L. Dailey, who also preceded […]

Joyce Ann Dray

Joyce Ann Dray, 74, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was born June 23, 1942, the daughter of Ralph Edward and Sally V. (Berryman) Dray, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Beatrice Dray of Fremont; and several nieces and nephews. A […]