Pastor Edwin Lauren Ford Jr., 80, of Woodburn, Indiana, and formerly of Willshire, died at his daughter’s home in Woodburn on Thursday, July 5, 2018. He was born in Lima on June 15, 1938, the son of Edwin Lauren Ford Sr. and Matilda (McDorman) Martin Ford, who both preceded him in death. He married the […]
POSTED: 07/06/18 at 6:39 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — Many decades ago, football was a fall sport. There weren’t many (if any) year round training programs, camps, 7-on-7’s, etc. Weight training was extremely limited, and strength programs may have been something like digging ditches or working on the farm. Of course, all of that has changed now. Football, […]
POSTED: 07/06/18 at 5:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview’s Jaylen Jefferson slides safely during Thursday’s ACME sectional baseball game against Delphos St. John’s. Behind a complete game by Brant Richardson, the Knights defeated the visiting Blue Jays 4-0. Richardson also knocked in a pair of runs, and Griffin Painter and Jefferson each scored a run. Sectional tournament action continues today, with Crestview taking […]
POSTED: 07/06/18 at 5:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information VWHS Class of 1998 reunion will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Wassenberg Art Center during the Town Creek Live! festival. Classmates and their guests are invited to attend for an evening of laughter, dancing, and entertainment. Tickets are $15 per person to cover the cost of tent rental, […]
POSTED: 07/05/18 at 8:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
VW independent/submitted information Auto-Owners Insurance announced that Leland Smith Insurance Services Inc. of Van Wert, has been named one of the Top 10 growth agencies for the Company in Ohio for 2017. The agency was recognized at a luncheon meeting in Lima, and during a reception with all regional associates, where they and other recipients […]
POSTED: 07/05/18 at 8:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
Submitted information The Van Wert Parks Department recognized Premier Turf Management LLC for its time and dedication to Fountain Park. Since the summer of 2016, Premier Turf Management has been responsible for fertilization and weed management of Fountain Park, and has donated time and equipment, free of charge, to help in beautifying the park. Prior […]
POSTED: 07/05/18 at 8:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
Van Wert Area Photography Club members felt like VIPs when they learned that their tour guide was Coni S. Mayer, executive director of the Adams County Community Foundation. We could not have had a better guide than Coni. She kept the pace casual, patiently waited till we all got our photos taken, and told us about […]
POSTED: 07/05/18 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
VW independent/submitted information The All-Twig Board met at Willow Bend Country Club on June 18. Representatives of the three TWIG groups and special guests from Van Wert Health were welcomed by Chairman Jeanne Ziegler. The group gathered on the patio for the presentation of the annual All-Twig donation to the hospital. Tiffany Williams, vice president […]
POSTED: 07/05/18 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Although it was hot, with a capital “H”, the 2018 Holiday at Home activities still drew a nice-sized crowd to the downtown parade and events and activities held at the Van Wert County Historical Museum and American Legion Post 178. photos by Jan Dunlap and Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 07/05/18 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YWCA of Van Wert recently received a donation from the Van Wert Service Club, whose mission is to provide service to others, especially youths, in the Van Wert community. Above, VW Service Club President Brad Greve presents YWCA Executive Director Kimberly Laudick with a check for $500 to support the Summer Food Program, which […]
POSTED: 07/05/18 at 7:04 am. FILED UNDER: News