VW independent/submitted information OHIO CITY — Recently, Teem Wholesale participated in a “change war” to raise money for the 2018 Ohio City Village Toy Drive, with company employees able to raise $738.04 for the drive. Proceeds go towards the purchase of toys, clothes, and other gifts for children in Ohio City. This is the eighth […]
POSTED: 12/22/18 at 2:55 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Van Wert Elementary School staff and students are proud to celebrate their newest Spelling Bee champion. Fifth-grader Katie Kramer was victorious by spelling the word “solely” correctly. Kramer will now move on to the Van Wert County Spelling Bee on February 14, 2019, at the Marsh Foundation’s Bagley Auditorium in Van Wert. VWCS photo
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St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School students in grades 4-6 sang songs from their Christmas program, “A Crazy, Busy, Peaceful, Holy Night”, for the Van Wert Area Retired Teachers Association (above) during the association’s December meeting at Willow Bend Country Club. St. Mary’s Principal Dan Metzger spoke to the group about service projects the […]
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Steven A. Goings, 63, of Van Wert, died at 5:19 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 13,1955, in Paulding, the son of Harold Ray and Mary (Miles) Goings, who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Ty Goings of Van Wert; and siblings Judy […]
POSTED: 12/22/18 at 1:23 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports Here are Friday night’s area boys’ basketball scores. NWC Crestview 50 Allen East 38 Columbus Grove 55 Lincolnview 45 Ada 47 Delphos Jefferson 45 Bluffton 75 Paulding 67 MAC Marion Local 53 Versailles 42
POSTED: 12/21/18 at 11:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Dorothy Jean Leiendecker, 90, of Van Wert, died at 8:28 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born December 30, 1927, in Ohio City, the daughter of Dr. Emory Brown and Eva Jane (Eatinger) Ledyard, who both preceded her in death. On April 2, 1953, she married […]
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The Van Wert Area Photography Club held its annual Christmas dinner at the Black Angus on Main last Thursday, December 13. There was lots of good food and conversation during the meal. The discussion then turned to ideas and plans for the new year. Some of the decisions that came from that session include: The club […]
POSTED: 12/21/18 at 9:15 am. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
As I look at the calendar, I see this will likely be my last column before Christmas. As I look to vacate the position of executive director of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center and coordinator of performing arts for The Van Wert County Foundation in May 2019, I have some wishes to make. Firstly, I wish […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Two people received prison terms, while a total of eight people appeared in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for criminal hearings. Jesse Hodgson, 31, of Delphos, was sentenced to four years in prison on a charge of burglary, a felony of the second degree, and 18 months in prison on one […]
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VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Middle School finished out 2018 with three days dedicated to preparing students for their future with College & Careers Week. Brad Johnston, admissions advisor from Lincoln College of Technology, was the kick-off speaker on Monday, motivating and encouraging students to take control of their future. He impressed upon them that […]
POSTED: 12/21/18 at 8:45 am. FILED UNDER: News