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Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025

Mark Alan Ladd, 51, of Van Wert, died at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at his residence. He was born June 11, 1963, in Van Wert, the son of Eugene K. and Marie A. (Lewis) Ladd. Both survive in Van Wert. He married Alma (DeLeon) Ladd, who also survives in Van Wert. Other survivors […]

POSTED: 12/18/14 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

KELSEY CLEMONS/independent correspondent The Lincolnview Local Board of Education met on Wednesday for its December meeting to recognize both students and staff and to discuss the possible refunding of district bond issues. The board learned from Treasurer Troy Bowersock that interest rates are at a low point as it discussed possible refunding of bonds. This […]

POSTED: 12/18/14 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: News

Kacy Wagner (left) of Cooper Farms received official thanks and recognition of the naming rights of the Van Wert County Fair Poultry Barn at Wednesday night’s Fair Board meeting. Cooper Farms donated $30,000 toward the renovation of the barn. With Wagner is 2015 Fair Board President Dave Evans. (Fair Board photo)

POSTED: 12/18/14 at 8:16 am. FILED UNDER: News

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Six people were sentenced, four entered plea changes and one person is headed to prison after admitting to a probation violation during hearings held Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Jason Kremer, 31, of Van Wert, admitted to violating his probation by being convicted in Paulding County for illegal manufacture […]

POSTED: 12/18/14 at 8:13 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW County Fair Board information Wednesday afternoon at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds was bittersweet, as the building known as Baby Land came down to make way for the construction of a brand new Farm Bureau facility that will break ground later this week, weather pending. The new facility will house much-needed bathrooms and showers to replace […]

POSTED: 12/18/14 at 7:53 am. FILED UNDER: News

Vantage Career Center recently honored the students in extra-curricular activities who attend Vantage from one of its home schools. Athletes include (front row, from the left) Cullen Wenzlick, Drayson Wenzlick, Emily Pastor, Paulding Pep Band; Dakota Valdez, Paulding wrestling; Julia Clabough, Parkway cheerleading; Cheyenne Miller-Sweet, Antwerp basketball; Alexis Forester, Crestview Pep Band; (back row) Austin […]

POSTED: 12/18/14 at 7:47 am. FILED UNDER: Youth

Robert O. “Bob” Klinger, 79, of Convoy, died at 9:59 a.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Convoy. He was born July 12, 1935, in Tully Township, the son of Michael George and Florence May (Osborn) Klinger, who both preceded him in death. On June 5, 1955, he married Erma E. […]

POSTED: 12/18/14 at 12:09 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

Kevin G. Pease, 54, of Haviland, died at 4:25 a.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at his residence. He was born January 21, 1960, in Van Wert, the son of Glenn “Sonny” Pease, who preceded him in death, and Karen “Kay” (Goins) Pease, who survives in Van Wert. He married Sue (Rodman) Pease, who survives in […]

POSTED: 12/18/14 at 12:08 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

By Rex Dolby Seventeen members and guests enjoyed the Van Wert Area’s Photography Club’s Christmas Dinner, held Thursday, Dec. 11, in the Van Wert County Historical Society’s Clark Mansion, which was built in 1895.  Located at 602 N. Washington St., it is sometimes known as the “House of Seven Oaks”.  The stately mansion was decorated for Christmas, […]

POSTED: 12/17/14 at 2:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News

By Megan Hartman It has been a big week for Crestview students as they are preparing for Christmas break. With winter’s arrival but no snow, students are working hard to get into the Christmas spirit. FCCLA has had a busy schedule making sure events, such as Polar Express Night and their annual Christmas party, turn […]

POSTED: 12/17/14 at 2:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News