Evelyn M. Knuth

Evelyn M. Knuth, 86, of Middle Point, died at 4 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2015, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born February 16, 1929, in Pickaway County, the daughter of Charles Vernon and Jessie Belle (Haddix) Mettler, who both preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Jessie (Danny) […]

Forrest W. Gribler

Forrest W. “Grib” Gribler, 91, of Vann Wert, died at 8:53 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2015, at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville. He was born December 20, 1923, in Van Wert, the son of Forrest W. Gribler Sr. and Goldie Ethel (Siders) Gribler, who both preceded him in death. On October 13, 1956, he married Virginia […]

Anne M. Barnhart

Anne M. Barnhart, 79, of Van Wert, passed away at 2:07 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2015, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born May 28, 1936, in Hopedale, the daughter of Elmer and Doris Graham, both of who preceded her in death. On August 11, 1956, she married James M. Barnhart, […]

Humane Society requests city funding

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council introduced salary legislation and heard a funding request from the Van Wert County Humane Society during its regular meeting held Monday in Council Chambers. City Council approved introduction of three salary ordinances for the coming year, including one that deals only with employees of Van Wert Municipal Court, […]

Balyeat’s Coffee Shop sold at auction

Van Wert independent Balyeat’s Coffee Shop isn’t gone after all. Businesswoman Anita Miller is the new owner of Balyeat’s Coffee Shop after she had the top bid of $70,000 during an auction held Monday afternoon. Miller plans to keep the restaurant operating as it has since 1924, with possibly some interior updates.

Fashion show

Dancers from Kim Hohman’s DanceWorks (above) entertained those who attended the Van Wert Manor Fashion Show Monday at Wassenberg Art Center. Proceeds from the charity event will go towards the Blessings in a Backpack program at Van Wert City Schools. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)

2 nabbed for Paulding County crime spree

VW independent/submitted information LATTY — Two people were arrested in this Paulding County village in connection with a series of break-ins and thefts that occurred over the past two months in that county. Cody Lee Johnson, 26, and Ashley M. Thacker, 24, both of 910 Lewis St. in Latty, were arrested on related charges following […]

Eaton gives to United Way

Last Saturday, the sixth annual United Way Bag Bingo was held at the Van Wert Council on Aging Center. This event is put together by Eaton’s United Way Committee (above), which meets monthly to plan events promoting United Way awareness at the Eaton Van Wert plant. This year’s United Way chairman was Missy Clay and […]

‘Mama Mia!’ on NPAC stage this week

VW independent/submitted information After 5,773 performances, Mamma Mia! ended its record-breaking 14-year Broadway run this past September. But one need not fret. The chance to relive the unforgettable experience as a “super trouper” is here and presented by US Bank at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio in Van Wert this Tuesday and […]

Ohio A-G provides holiday shopping tips

Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine encouraged consumers to remember their rights and watch for potential scams while shopping this holiday season. “Understanding your rights as a consumer can help you avoid scams and make the most of holiday shopping,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We want to help consumers identify […]