Sylvia Ruth Stetler

Sylvia Ruth Stetler, 89, of Van Wert, went to be with her Lord at 2:50 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2015, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born January 24, 1926, in Union Township, Van Wert County, the daughter of Charley Franklin and Alma Ilo (Good) Albright, who both preceded her in […]

Cheryl Kay Miller

Cheryl Kay Miller, 62, of Van Wert, died at 10:37 a.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, at her residence. She was born September 2, 1952, in Columbus, the daughter of Barbara (McPherson) Army Steptoe, who survives in Ohio City, and Bernard Walter Army Jr., who preceded her in death. She married Dr. Dennis J. Miller, who […]

Dorothy M. ‘Susie’ Stripe

Dorothy M. “Susie” Stripe passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Susie was born January 26, 1960, in Lima. She was 55 years old. She began her family on January 28, 1979, when she married Jeffery J. Stripe, who survives her. They had three children, Jeremy J. Stripe […]

Correen C. Merschman

Correen C. Merschman, 83, of Lima, died Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was born December 13, 1931, in Landeck, the daughter of Alphonse and Bernadine (Brockhaus) Wieging, who both preceded her in death. She married Aloysius Merschman, who died in 2000. Survivors include a son, Kevin (Tammy) Wieging […]

Drug court provides help for local addicts

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor With the influx of cheap Mexican heroin into the area, opiate addiction has been steadily rising in Van Wert County over the past few years, leading to tens of thousands of dollars in street crime, several fatal overdoses and more and more local residents who are now serving time in prison for […]

National EMS Week activities planned

VW independent/submitted information National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the brave men and women who respond to medical emergencies. Observance of this important week runs May 17-23. This year’s theme is “EMS Strong” and honors the strong drive within everyone who works together as part of […]

Memorial Day service set in Ohio City

VW independent/submitted information OHIO CITY — American Legion Post 346 in Ohio City will be conducting a Memorial Day service at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, in Veterans Memorial Park at Woodlawn Cemetery. The Van Wert Area Community Concert Band will provide music, beginning 30 minutes prior to the service. Sarah Smith, former air weapons […]

VWHS choral concert

The Van Wert High School Vocal Music Department will be presenting its final concert of the year Tuesday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m. The Freshman Choir, Sophomore Women’s Choir, Select Choir and Concert Choir will all be taking the stage. The ensembles will perform a variety of pieces, including pieces from their district contest repertoire […]

Patrol plans area traffic safety initiative

Ohio State Highway Patrol information On Monday, June 1, a multi-agency traffic safety initiative will begin on U.S. 24 in Paulding County. A meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 28, to explain the goals and objectives of the program. The meeting will be held south of the U.S. 24/U.S. 127 interchange on […]

Lichtensteiger Football Camp date set

VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — The 2015 Kory Lichtensteiger Football Camp is a high school offensive football camp in Convoy that will be held for athletes going into grades 9-12 from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 27. Camp registration is open now and will continue to accept registrations through June 27. The camp fee is $60 […]