Carl Girod of Plant City, Florida, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at his residence. He was born April 22, 1940, in Van Wert, to Lloyd and Florence (Ladd) Girod, who both preceded him in death. He wife, Linda (Bowers) Girod, survives in Plant City. They were married December 9, 1960. Other survivors […]
POSTED: 01/18/16 at 4:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Frank H. Conn, 88, of Van Wert, died at 11:53 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2016, at Hearth and Home in Van Wert. He was born June 3, 1927, in Muncie, Indiana, the son of the Rev. Clifford and Pirly (Lewis) Conn, who both preceded him in death. On November 26, 1953, he married Winifred R. […]
POSTED: 01/18/16 at 4:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Janice L. Clark, 76, of Van Wert, and formerly of Ohio City, died at 5:15 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Vancrest Assisted Living in Van Wert. She was born August 24, 1939, in Ohio City, the daughter of George Clayton and Edith Irene (Clouse) Adelblue, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include two […]
POSTED: 01/18/16 at 4:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports BRYAN — The Van Wert Cougars should go on the road more often. The Cougars had to travel long distances over the weekend for two big wins for a program in need of some successes. After a 56-39 win over Western Buckeye League foe Kenton on Friday, the Cougars downed Bryan 58-35 […]
POSTED: 01/18/16 at 8:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert swim team information CELINA — The Cougar swim team traveled to the Auglaize-Mercer County YMCA for the annual Wapakoneta/Celina invitational involving 21 teams, including eight Western Buckeye League schools. The boys took eighth place, while the girls finished 14th. Jay County High School took first place for the girls, with Wapakoneta emerging as […]
POSTED: 01/18/16 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information While winter has been mostly mild this year, thanks to a strong El Nino weather system, Sunday began a weeklong cycle of frigid temperatures and wind chills into the minus numbers. The National Weather Service has a wind child advisory in effect until noon today, with temperatures slowly dropping all day, along […]
POSTED: 01/18/16 at 8:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warns Ohioans about five of the most common scams targeting people looking for jobs or extra income. In 2015, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office received more than 150 complaints involving work-at-home or business opportunities, many of which involved potential scams. Some of the most […]
POSTED: 01/18/16 at 8:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Optimist Club of Van Wert is encouraging area students to contemplate the phrase “Lead by Example: Reality or Fiction” as part of the Optimist International Essay Contest for 2016. The contest is open to all students under age 18 as of October 1, 2015. The essay contest entry deadline is February […]
POSTED: 01/18/16 at 8:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
Students in Michelle Hoffman’s first grade class at Van Wert Elementary School discuss the reason for their day off today. They talked about the fairness and respect that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. hoped would be for everyone. (VWES photo)
POSTED: 01/18/16 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — The Convoy Fire/EMS Department will have its 38th annual Pancake and Sausage Day on Saturday, February 6. Serving will be from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Community Building in Edgewood Park. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children 4-11, while kids 3 and under eat free. […]
POSTED: 01/18/16 at 7:59 am. FILED UNDER: News