Minor injuries were reported when a sports utility vehicle and a car collided at the intersection of Crawford and Race streets at approximately 4:20 p.m. Tuesday. No other information is available at this time. (Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 01/06/16 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
I was recently visiting with a neighbor across the hall of where my mother-in-law was staying. When you spend four days at a nursing home, you have plenty of time to visit. This elderly gentleman spends every day with his wife, who is a resident suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. He is there from morning to evening. He never […]
POSTED: 01/05/16 at 9:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Michael Brent Rowland, 67, of Middle Point, died at 4:20 a.m. Tuesday, January 4, 2016, at his residence. He was born on September 1, 1948, in Van Wert, the son of Carl G. and Gertrude M. (Dixon) Rowland, who both preceded him in death. On June 21, 1980, he married the former Colleen Carroll, who […]
POSTED: 01/05/16 at 9:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Dr. Harry J. Braun III, 74, of Findlay, passed away Friday, January 1, 2016. He was born September 3, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Harry J. and Georgia L. (Thurman) Braun II, who both preceded him in death. Harry was a loving husband to Alna Braun for 49 years; proud father of Sarah (Scott) […]
POSTED: 01/05/16 at 2:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information Charlie Xavier Dunlap was welcomed into the world at 7:49 a.m. Sunday, January 3, to become Van Wert County Hospital’s 2016 New Year’s baby. His parents, Larry and Charity Dunlap, were excited and humbled to have the first baby of the year — especially since Charlie decided to come a month early. […]
POSTED: 01/05/16 at 12:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Chamber of Commerce information The Van Wert Area Chamber Board of Directors invites members of the community to attend the Chamber’s 94th annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, January 28, at the Wassenberg Art Center as the Chamber recognizes area businesses and individuals for their accomplishments and contributions to the Van Wert area. The Chamber […]
POSTED: 01/05/16 at 12:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
First Bank of Berne employees recently participated in the 2015 United Way of Van Wert Campaign. The staff showed its support for the Van Wert community with 100 percent participation. First Bank of Berne, as they have in the past, then matched its employee donations. All donations help support the 25 local United Way of […]
POSTED: 01/05/16 at 12:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert SWCD information The Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District has begun taking orders for tree seedlings. The seedlings are available in packets of 10 at a minimal cost. The following seedling species are available: American Arborvitae, Austrian Pine, Colorado Blue Spruce, Eastern Red Cedar, Eastern White Pine, Norway Spruce, Arrowwood, American Cranberry, […]
POSTED: 01/05/16 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Jordan Michael Black, 28, died at 7:41 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born October 15, 1987, in Coldwater, the son of Tammy L. (Haight) Miller of Van Wert and James D. Black of Willshire, who both survive. Other family survivors include his daughter, Aaliyah Black; […]
POSTED: 01/04/16 at 10:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports LIMA — The Van Wert Cougars found out why Lima Central Catholic was undefeated, as Van Wert fell 72-40 to the Thunderbirds in a non-conference game played Saturday in Lima. LCC got out of the box quickly and had a 13-point lead, 20-7, at the end of the first quarter. The score […]
POSTED: 01/04/16 at 8:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports