Cletus M. “Doc” Vonderwell, 81, of Delphos, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born October 25, 1935, in St. Marys, the son of Clarence and Matilda (Post) Vonderwell, who both preceded him in death. On August 1, 1992, he married the former Mary Neumeier, who […]
POSTED: 04/07/17 at 10:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Donna D. Fetters, 69, of Van Wert, passed away at 9:37 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born December 27, 1947, in Jackson, the daughter of Robert Williamson, who preceded her in death, and Racine (Waldron) Williamson, who survives in Chillicothe. Survivors include three children, Michael […]
POSTED: 04/07/17 at 10:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor COLUMBUS –– New divisional breakdowns for 2017 fall sports season were approved Thursday by the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Board of Directors. Division assignments are based on school enrollment numbers, and for the first time include Competitive Balance roster data that OHSAA member schools approved in 2014. Fall sports that […]
POSTED: 04/07/17 at 8:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information Five area boys have been selected for the 2017 R.K. Thompson Self Reliance Award, according to Breanne Sudduth and Anthony Adams, co-chairs of the Van Wert Service Club’s Selection Committee. The awards banquet is to be held on Wednesday, April 19. The program provides cash awards to Van Wert County high school […]
POSTED: 04/07/17 at 8:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Vantage Career Center inducted two new members into its Alumni Hall of Fame during its 40th annual All Boards Dinner held in the Vantage commons on Thursday evening. “The purpose of the Alumni Hall of Fame is to recognize Vantage alumni who have, through performance and achievement, brought credit and honor to […]
POSTED: 04/07/17 at 8:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview High School held its first annual Career Fair on Thursday (above). All Lincolnview juniors and seniors participated in the event, which included 34 area businesses. Students were able to talk to area employers about potential summer jobs, full-time positions, and future employment. Prior to the event, students worked on resume development and interview skills, and were […]
POSTED: 04/07/17 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Oil prices were trading sharply higher after the United States launched a missile attack on Syria Thursday night. Oil rose in usually quiet after-hours trade by a dollar per barrel to $52.70 after news spread of roughly 50 Tomahawk missiles being launched from two U.S. warships in the Mediterranean Sea. “As we’ve seen […]
POSTED: 04/07/17 at 7:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Free Easter Bone Hunt for dogs will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at Smiley Park, sponsored by 540 Martial Arts. Following the Kids’ Egg Hunt at 10 that morning there will be a field of eggs filled with dog treats. Bring a basket to collect goodies and a camera to snap a […]
POSTED: 04/07/17 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Historical Society announces its first speaker for this year. On Sunday, April 9, Van Wert County YWCA Executive Director Kim Laudick will discuss the history of the YWCA. In 2016, the YW celebrated its 100th anniversary in the community. Laudick will talk about how Van Wert became the home […]
POSTED: 04/07/17 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Kraig R. Howard, 54, of Celina, formerly of Van Wert, passed away 4:23 p.m Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Private family funeral services will be held. Arrangements are being handled by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert. Condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.
POSTED: 04/06/17 at 7:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries