The Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio provided a cool and comfortable site for this year’s Lima Pops Orchestra Independence Day concert on Friday evening. The orchestra played a number of patriotic numbers, as well as a variety of Broadway and movie music, for a large and appreciative audience. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
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On Friday, the Old Fashioned Farmers Day ice cream eating contest brought out a number of youngsters eager to eat ice cream on a hot and muggy afternoon. Festival events continue today at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
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VW independent/submitted information The 21st annual United Way Day of Caring has been set for Friday, September 27. This year’s event chair is Karen Lautzenheiser, who is the office manager for Van Wert Manor. Lautzenheiser joined the United Way Board of Trustees five years ago and joined the Executive Board last year. The co-chair of […]
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YMCA Camp Clay Director Kevin Morrison thanked Foster Family Chiropractic in Van Wertfor its generous sponsorship of the Aqua Park and splash pad on July 2. Area residents can enjoy $3 admission Monday-Thursday all summer, thanks to the YMCA’s business sponsors. Shown with Morrison are Foster Family Chiropractic staff members Angie, Morgan, Payton, Mel, Kendra, and Kirstin. YMCA photo
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VW independent/submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will be hosting a free Ladies Day event at the club’s range on Saturday, July 13. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. that day and ends at 1 in the afternoon. The event is for women looking for instruction in the use of […]
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Kenneth R. Miller, 94, formerly of Van Wert, died Monday evening, July 1, 2019, at Country Inn Enhanced Living near Paulding. He was born August 14, 1924, in Paulding County, the son of Russell and Anna (Wilcox) Miller, who both preceded him in death. On October 24, 1941, he married the former Marjorie Juanita Wortman, […]
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Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — ACME baseball sectional tournaments got underway on Friday, with Crestview falling to Delphos St. John’s and the Lincolnview/Delphos Jefferson halted by. Both games were at the Crestview Athletic Complex. Delphos St. John’s 8 Crestview 7 The Blue Jays led 6-0 after two innings and held on to defeat Crestview […]
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Submitted information BLUFFTON — More than 500 swimmers and their families will descend on Bluffton July 12-13 for the annual Western Ohio Aquatics League (WOAL) Swim Champs. The WOAL is for swimmers aged 4-18 who are members of one of the league’s teams. Bluffton Village pool is the host site for the 2019 Swim Champs […]
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Robert Joseph “Joe” Wyandt, 85, of Van Wert, passed away Thursday evening, July 4, 2019, at Van Wert Manor. He was born April 12, 1934, in Convoy, the son of John and Alice (Gaskill) Wyandt, who both preceded him in death. Joe served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He […]
POSTED: 07/05/19 at 2:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
It was hot and muggy, but that didn’t stop the Van Wert community from celebrating the nation’s birthday Thursday as part of the city’s Holiday at Home event. photos by Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
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