Doris M. Roach-Recht, 86, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Sturgis, Michigan, Doris loved working with children as a teacher with Leo Elementary School in Fort Wayne for 20 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, the Eagles of Albion, American Legion Auxiliary […]
POSTED: 12/17/15 at 9:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Vicky K. Stegaman, 68, of Van Wert, died at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born September 3, 1947, in Van Wert, the daughter of George E. and Gurtrude Francille (Strunkenburg) Sowers, who both preceded him in death. On June 28, 1989, she married Harold […]
POSTED: 12/17/15 at 9:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Better smiles are ahead for low-income area residents with the establishment of a new dental clinic in the Van Wert Medical Services Center on Fox Road. The Van Wert Smiles dental clinic held an open house Wednesday to show off its new facilities. The clinic is the result of a partnership between […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education received an update from the Van Wert High School Robotics Team during its December meeting on Wednesday. Robotics Team coaches Bob Spath and Zane McElroy brought team members, two robots, and a portion of this year’s competition course to show to board members. This year’s […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Van Wert woman sent to prison for violating her probation was one of 10 people appearing in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on a variety of criminal cases. Lacey Warren, 24, admitted to violating her probation by testing positive for drugs, failing to report for probation, and failing to complete […]
POSTED: 12/17/15 at 7:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
House fire at 720 E. Crawford left one person homeless, while a pet dog was rescued from the fire. Van Wert Fire Department battled the blaze while, officers from the Van Wert Police Department conducted traffic control. The American Red Cross Disaster Team and American Electric Power were also called to the scene to provide […]
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KELSEY CLEMONS/independent correspondent The Lincolnview Board of Education honored fall athletic programs and discussed the upcoming senior class trip during its December meeting on Wednesday. NWC Coach of the Year, Daryl Dowdy recognized Josha Rager as a state golf qualifier. It was also the second time Rager earned the title of Northwest Conference “Player of […]
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VW independent/submitted information According to an announcement from the Van Wert County Board of Commissioners, the County Courthouse will close from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 22. All Van Wert County offices will close at noon Thursday, December 24, and will remain closed on Christmas Day. Van Wert County offices will also close […]
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POSTED: 12/16/15 at 2:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den
By Rex Dolby Members of the Van Wert Area Photography Club gathered Thursday, Dec. 10, in the Van Wert Historical Society’s Clark Mansion. Located at 602 N. Washington St., the 1895 mansion, also known as the “House of Seven Oaks”, was the perfect location for the club’s annual Christmas dinner. It was decorated for Christmas […]
POSTED: 12/16/15 at 2:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News