Preliminary judging was held Thursday at the Van Wert County Foundation offices for this year’s Van Wert Peony Festival queen candidates. Here, Kaitlyn Welch of Van Wert is interviewed by preliminary judges Bruce Hilty, Jennifer Wiebke, and Pam Chavarria. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 03/04/16 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Glen E. Hastings, 77, of Van Wert, died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at his home. He was born May 29, 1938, in Manchester Township, Indiana, the son of Charles A. and Zula (Bales) Hastings, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Judy A. Davies on September 19, 1985, and she […]
POSTED: 03/03/16 at 11:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Dorothy Elizabeth Davis, 97, of Rushmore, died Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos following health problems that began last June. She was born September 4, 1918, the daughter of Edwin L. and Gwendolyn (Price) Davis, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include several cousins. A brother, John P. Davis, […]
POSTED: 03/03/16 at 11:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
On Tuesday, Crestview senior Connor Lautzenheiser signed a letter of intent to play basketball at the University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As a senior, Lautzenheiser was the Northwest Conference “Player of the Year” and Division IV District 8 “Player of the Year”. As a junior, he earned All-Ohio Honorable Mention status, and was a […]
POSTED: 03/03/16 at 8:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Van Wert man sentenced to prison on sex-related charges was one of 10 people who appeared for hearings Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. David Boff Jr., 21, was sentenced 60 months in prison by Judge Martin Burchfield on each of three counts of gross sexual imposition, each a […]
POSTED: 03/03/16 at 8:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted in support of H.R. 3716, the Ensuring Access to Quality Medicaid Providers Act. The bill was previously heard in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, of which Congressman Latta is a member. “Medicaid is a vital program that provides health coverage […]
POSTED: 03/03/16 at 8:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert High School Symphonic Band will host the Shawnee High School Concert and Symphonic bands for a “Pre-contest Exchange Concert” on Tuesday, March 8, in the Saltzgaber Music Hall of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will begin […]
POSTED: 03/03/16 at 8:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Looking for something unique or unusual? Stop by the Van Wert Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and Main Street Van Wert office to check out their new retail display. The CVB has several Lincoln Highway items and new Van Wert souvenirs available. Items include t-shirts and sweatshirts designed by the Embroidery Coop, […]
POSTED: 03/03/16 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
Larry D. Welker, 78, of Venedocia, passed away at 5:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. He was born April 14, 1937, in Venedocia to the late Delmar E. and Lucile G. (Thomas) Welker. He graduated from York High School and was employed at Kennedy Manufacturing in Van […]
POSTED: 03/02/16 at 10:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Rex Dolby The Van Wert Area Photography Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, at 114 S. Race St. Members who made the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base photography trip are invited to bring some of their pictures for the group to see. Others who have pictures they’d like to share are […]
POSTED: 03/02/16 at 3:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News