Wren Fire/EMS to host Easter Egg Hunt

VW independent/submitted information WREN — Wren Fire & EMS Department will be holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, March 26, at the fire department in Wren. The hunt will take place at 10 a.m., but plan to arrive early to visit with the Easter Bunny after registration. There will be age groups for […]

Brumback Library plans Spring Book Sale

VW independent/submitted information The Brumback Library will be conducting its Spring Book Sale from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, April 16, in the Main Library’s Reading Room, at 215 W. Main St. in Van Wert. Books, DVDs, paperbacks, and a wide array of other materials will be available for purchase.

‘Titanic’ show at the Niswonger in April

You know me; every show at the Niswonger is pretty much titanic.  But in this case, the Van Wert High School Drama and Music departments are presenting the five-time Tony Award-winning Titanic — the Musical.  Three shows will be presented, starting Thursday night, April 7, and then again on April 8 and 9.  All shows […]

Shirley A. Harter

Shirley A. Harter, 83, of Van Wert, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 21, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She married Dale G. Harter on February 20, 1952, in Ridge Township, and he preceded her in death on September 4, 1998. She is survived by a son, Stephen […]

Judith Ann Miller

Judith Ann Miller passed peacefully Monday, March 21, 2016, surrounded by loved ones at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 4, 1936, in Connersville, Indiana, the daughter of Merrill G. and Norma L. (Stemen) Van Metre, who both preceded her in death. On […]

Andrew L. Sterling

Andrew L. “Drew” Sterling of Van Wert died Friday evening, March 18, 2016, at his residence. He was born March 16, 1989, in Lima, the son of Sheri L. (McMinn) Hines, who survives in Van Wert, and Neil Sterling, who also survives. Other survivors include a son, Tabor Andrew Metcalf of Delphos; two brothers, Timothy […]

Donnabelle A. Clark

Donnabelle A. Clark, 81, of Scott, died at 2:05 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert. She was born on July 13, 1934, in Paulding County, the daughter of Elmer Aaron and Gertrude (Shafer) Lehman, who both preceded her in death. On January 8, 1955, she […]

Election analysis gives results by precinct

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A precinct-by-precinct look at the two Van Wert County races decided in last week’s primary election provides a detailed analysis of voter support for each candidate. The two races were significantly different in outcome, with incumbent Commissioner Todd Wolfrum easily defeating challenger Staci Kaufman, 4,395 to 2,357, and challenger Eva Yarger narrowly defeating incumbent […]

A-G rejects another medical MJ petition

VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Another week, another medical marijuana petition rejected by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine. The Ohio attorney general on Monday rejected a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would attempt to legalize marijuana for medical and industrial use in the state. On March 10, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office received a […]

Mayor given manual

Christa L. Luttman (left), northwest Ohio regional director for Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s office, presents Van Wert Mayor Gerald T. Mazur with an Ohio economic development manual. The manual, prepared by the Ohio Attorney General’s office, discusses joint economic development options and will assist the newly formed Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation in attaining […]