Esther Yvonne (Copeland) Taylor, 81, of Van Wert, died at 9:02 a.m. Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born October 24, 1936, in Rockford, the daughter of Clarence and Lucille (Swander) Copeland, who both preceded her in death. On January 9, 1956, she married Ralph F. Taylor, […]
POSTED: 12/16/17 at 7:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Bonnie L. Speelman, 86, of Convoy, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born January 14, 1931, in Van Wert County, the daughter of Glen and Annetta E. (Cupp) Baer, wo both preceded her in death. On July 9, 1950, she married […]
POSTED: 12/16/17 at 7:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Betty J. Lloyd, 91, of Van Wert, died 12:37 a.m. Saturday, December 16, 2017, at Van Wert Manor. She was born October 27, 1926, in York Township, Van Wert County, the daughter of William Spencer and Helen Bertha (Clouse) Hughes, who both preceded her in death. On April 6, 1950, she married John Russell Lloyd, […]
POSTED: 12/16/17 at 7:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It’s been more than three decades since Sue Heppeard became a Van Wert Parks Department employee. On Friday, the city honored her as she retires from the department she has led as director for the past 25 years. Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming presented Heppeard with a plaque honoring her service and also […]
POSTED: 12/16/17 at 8:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information “Learn. Earn. Return.” A visionary mantra by one of Van Wert County’s most inspirational supporters: Scott Niswonger. The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce will honor Niswonger’s visionary spirit at its 96th Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, January 25, at Wassenberg Art Center. The Chamber will present its prestigious Cornerstone […]
POSTED: 12/16/17 at 8:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — The Convoy Community Foundation recently received a donation for scholarships at Crestview Local Schools. Stacy Adam, executive director of the Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation, recently represented her sister, Sara J. “Sally” Penn, who made the $50,000 donation to the Foundation’s Endowment Fund during a plaque presentation ceremony. The […]
POSTED: 12/16/17 at 8:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor It wasn’t the prettiest game, but the end result was a good one for Lincolnview. The Lancers defeated a scrappy Spencerville team 46-40 in the Northwest Conference opener at Lincolnview High School on Friday night. The Lancers improved to 3-1 (1-0 NWC), while the defending conference champion Bearcats fell to 0-4 […]
POSTED: 12/16/17 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor WAPAKONETA — Jacoby Kelly scored 29 points, but it wasn’t enough as Van Wert dropped Friday night’s Western Buckeye League opener to Wapakoneta, 56-49. 15 of Kelly’s points came in the fourth quarter – three baskets, a trey and six from the foul line. The 5-9 senior guard also scored 12 […]
POSTED: 12/16/17 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — The Crestview Knights began their quest for a Northwest Conference championship with a 43-25 victory over Bluffton on Friday. On the strength of two treys by 6-7 freshman Kalen Etzler and a basket by Derek Stout the Knights (2-1, 1-0 NWC) led 8-0 after one quarter. While the defense […]
POSTED: 12/16/17 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County will be hosting its last SilverSneakers luncheon of the year Tuesday, December 19, at 11:30 a.m. This month’s luncheon will be a holiday social gathering over lunch, with an optional $3 gift exchange, followed by games and fun for those who would like to stay. Those eligible […]
POSTED: 12/15/17 at 8:57 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles