Submitted information The PLC Health Clinic held its annual banquet fundraiser Sunday night. The banquet was generously sponsored by Cooper Farms, the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio, a grant from the Van Wert County Foundation, and Van Wert County Hospital. Nearly 200 guests gathered at Willow Bend Country Club to hear about the […]
POSTED: 03/08/17 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles, News
As I watched Rain — A Tribute to The Beatles Monday night at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, the enjoyment I was experiencing watching a packed house on a Monday night brought this thought to me: Music brings people together and reaches them like perhaps nothing else. I saw people tapping their toes, clapping their […]
POSTED: 03/08/17 at 7:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
Shirley A. Bidlack, 91, of Grover Hill, passed away at 9:57 a.m. Monday, March 6, 2017 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born July 13, 1925, in Toledo, the daughter of Dennis and Viola (Roberts) Thrasher, who both preceded her in death. On October 2, 1943, she married R. Paul Bidlack, […]
POSTED: 03/07/17 at 5:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Area residents were treated to a unique tribute to The Beatles Monday evening at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles” features approximately 30 songs that encompass the iconic British group’s musical history, from its early days to its breakup in 1970. In addition, a setup […]
POSTED: 03/07/17 at 8:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information REYNOLDSBURG — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Science School is now available to teachers and students across Ohio. Designed for fourth graders, BCI Science School’s free lesson plans will expose students to the careers of forensic science, criminal investigation, and related careers at an early […]
POSTED: 03/07/17 at 8:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WREN — The Wren Christmas Society will be holding a Soup and Sandwich fundraiser on Sunday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at The Building in Wren. The choice of soups will be chili or potato soup, while the choice of sandwiches will be pulled pork or creamed chicken. There will also […]
POSTED: 03/07/17 at 8:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Buckeye Y Youth Inc. will be selling World’s Finest Chocolate at Walmart, 301 Town Center Blvd. in Van Wert, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, March 11 (weather permitting). Products available are $1 bars: almond, caramel, milk chocolate, crisp, and dark chocolate, and $2 boxes of Continental Almonds. Proceeds from candy sales […]
POSTED: 03/07/17 at 8:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Mary Katherine Moore of Elida passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was born October 31, 1932, the daughter of Edward and Eva (Brenneman) Stalter, who both preceded her in death. On November 10, 1950, she married Maynard Moore, who also preceded her in death. Survivors include a […]
POSTED: 03/06/17 at 3:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Shown are members of the Van Wert Division IV Sectional Boys’ Basketball Tournament champion Crestview Knights, with cheerleaders, coaches, and team managers. The Knights head for district competition at Elida against Kalida on Tuesday (see story and more photos on Sports Page). Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 03/06/17 at 8:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Several local and area high school musical groups will be advancing to the Ohio Music Education Association’s state band and choir contest following Saturday’s District III Band and Choir Contest. Overall, 19 bands and choirs, comprised of more than 1,500 high school musicians, competed in the band and choir contest, which was […]
POSTED: 03/06/17 at 8:52 am. FILED UNDER: News