VW independent/submitted information Through its annual end-of-year fundraiser, the Van Wert Federation of Teachers donated a total of $2,500 to two local youth summer programs. The Brumback Summer Reading Program and the YWCA Youth Enrichment Program, which includes the After School and Summer Food programs, each received $1,250. Last year, the Brumback Summer Reading Program […]
POSTED: 06/12/19 at 12:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Dorothy Mae Murray, 89, of Van Wert, passed away at 3 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2019, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was born October 10,1929, in Van Wert County, the daughter of George F. and Lula Christina (Mullen) Keihl, who both preceded her in death. On August 3, 1946, she married Roy […]
POSTED: 06/11/19 at 8:58 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around the NBA Finals, a fine showing by Northwest Ohio, Canal Park, unusual minor league baseball team names, Duke Johnson and football regional assignments. NBA Finals Why do I have the feeling that Toronto and Golden State will go the full seven games, with the Warriors […]
POSTED: 06/11/19 at 5:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council heard some less than positive financial news from City Auditor Martha Balyeat, while also approving an amended measure that provides financial incentives for companies that meet job and payroll creation benchmarks. Balyeat noted that General Fund revenues, which fund police and fire and several city offices in the […]
POSTED: 06/11/19 at 12:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information LIMA — The Area Agency on Aging 3 is conducting regional coordinated public transit-human services transportation plan update meetings for Allen, Auglaize, Mercer, and Van Wert counties. Two public meetings will be held on July 3 and July 17 at 10 a.m. at the Area Agency on Aging 3, 2423 Allentown Road in Lima. The agenda includes a […]
POSTED: 06/11/19 at 12:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Wassenberg Art Center, Van Wert Health, and Main Street Van Wert will be sponsoring Market at the Wass local market events each Saturday, June 15 through September 14, from 9 a.m. until noon, in the parking lot of the art center. The events will offer fresh fruit and veggies, flowers, baked goods, […]
POSTED: 06/11/19 at 12:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The American Red Cross will have a blood drive this Thursday, June 13, sponsored by Elks Lodge 1197 in Van Wert. The hours are 1-6:30 p.m. Those wanting to donate blood may call 800.REDCROSS to make an appointment, or schedule an appointment online at redcross.org. The sponsor code is “elks 1197”.
POSTED: 06/11/19 at 12:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
Phyllis J. Ringwald, 88, of Middle Point, died at 8:52 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2019, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born February 7, 1931, in Van Wert, a daughter of Thurston and Tressie O. (Lee) Taylor, who both preceded her in death. On December 24, 1966, she married Stanley D. Ringwald, […]
POSTED: 06/10/19 at 4:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Marjorie Louise Tindall, 92, of Van Wert, was born January 6, 1927, in Van Wert. On Sunday, June 9, 2019, at 1:10 a.m., she joined the family reunion in heaven. She joined her father, Ora Ross Tindall Sr. and her mother, Lilly Marie (Butler) Tindall; brothers Ora Jr., Richard, John, Robert, and Samuel; sisters Cleo Tindall, Gladys […]
POSTED: 06/10/19 at 3:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Lavern “Vern” Klausing, 90, of Van Wert, died at 11:36 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019. He was born in Ottoville on November 8, 1928, the son of Aloysius and Margaret (Worst) Klausing, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Lois J. McNamara and they enjoyed more than 70 years of marriage. She […]
POSTED: 06/10/19 at 1:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries