We are launching into 2022 with paintbrushes blazing! First exhibit opening on January 28, is A Cast of Blues! This national-level exhibit has come to us from its tour around the country and celebrates the purely American history of the Blues and is a celebration of our county’s rich musical heritage. A Cast of Blues […]
POSTED: 01/05/22 at 9:29 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
A New Year… It’s 2022 and the entertainment in Van Wert is fresh and new! Blue Man Group has released for sale and has proven to be in great demand with ticket buyers from around the region securing their seats for this May 8 performance. Popularity is certainly a consideration when programming shows at Van […]
POSTED: 01/05/22 at 9:20 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
VW independent staff and submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County has been a staple in the Van Wert community since April of 1917 thanks to a majority donation from a Mr. John Strandler, who left one third of his estate for a building and an endowment fund to be used to establish a […]
POSTED: 01/05/22 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Employees of Alexander & Bebout, Inc. and Kitchens, Inc. recently held their 14h annual food drive in conjunction with A & B’s Christmas party. Employees collected over 15 cases of food items during the drive. Games played at the Christmas Party, along with a company match, allowed for a cash donation to the United Methodist […]
POSTED: 01/05/22 at 4:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information Local employers are being advised that the current Ohio TechCred application period is open and will close at 3 p.m. Monday, January 31. Ohio TechCred offers nearly 3,000 certifications in eight different industries. Businesses submit proof of credential completion to receive reimbursement at TechCred.Ohio.gov. “TechCred helps businesses of all […]
POSTED: 01/05/22 at 4:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview struggled through a tough offensive night and the Lady Lancers fell to Kalida 48-26 at Lincolnview High School on Tuesday. Lincolnview led 5-0 in the first quarter but trailed 9-7 at the end of the period, then failed to score in the second quarter and trailed 21-7 at halftime. The […]
POSTED: 01/05/22 at 4:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Irvin D. Tumblin Jr., 62, of Van Wert, died at 12:07 a.m. Monday, January 3, 2022 at Van Wert Health. He was born February 10, 1959, in Defiance, to Irvin D. and Irma (Boggs) Tumblin, who both preceded him in death. He married the love of his life, the former Gloria Ross, June 28, 1980, […]
POSTED: 01/04/22 at 2:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Max Knittle, 91, of Willshire, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at Van Wert Health. He was born on May 14, 1930, in Decatur, Indiana to Gregg R. Knittle and Dorothy V. (Brittson) Knittle, who both preceded him in death. Max was united in marriage to Sheryl Ridenour May 6, 1972, in Willshire. Max was […]
POSTED: 01/04/22 at 2:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Guadalupe Benavidez “Lupe” Aguirre, 78, of Van Wert passed away at 8:12 a.m. Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Defiance Hospital emergency room. She was born on April 6, 1943, in Nixon, Texas, to Ramon and Herlinda (Trigo) Benavidez, who both preceded her in death. She married the love of her life, Armando G. Aguirre January […]
POSTED: 01/04/22 at 12:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
John Edward McGhee, 78, of Van Wert, passed away at 9 a.m., Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born on March 10, 1943, in Tiger, Arizona, to Opel Emory and Catherine (Royall) McGhee, who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, David L. […]
POSTED: 01/04/22 at 12:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries