Marilyn Kay (Jerome) Rodman, 81, of Van Wert, passed away at 1:58 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2016, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born August 18, 1935, in Van Wert, the daughter of Daniel and Leo Winnieoka “Winnie” (Snyder) Jerome, who both preceded her in death. On July 24, 1955, she […]
POSTED: 09/16/16 at 2:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Alma J. Koeppel, 93, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was born March 24, 1923, in Delphos, the daughter of Marion B. and Goldie (Redd) Heidlebaugh, who both preceded her in death. On July 9, 1946, she married Melvin Koeppel, who survives in Delphos. Survivors […]
POSTED: 09/16/16 at 2:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It’s been more than 1½ years since Van Wert native Scott Niswonger had the idea for a park on the site of his former childhood school, and more than a year since ground was broken on the Franklin Park project. Despite delays, mostly due to planning of the park, those involved in […]
POSTED: 09/16/16 at 8:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor What’s clear about the 2015-16 State Report Cards is that none of Van Wert County school districts is likely pleased with its results, while all are getting more and more frustrated with an assessment process that changes each year. The common thread running through all the comments from educators, as well as […]
POSTED: 09/16/16 at 8:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information PAULDING — Informational meetings have been scheduled and venues secured for the community regarding the 1.35-mill property tax levy to be on the November 8 general election ballot for jail operations. Officials have decided to place this issue before the voters in attempt to reopen the closed Paulding County Jail. “I have been […]
POSTED: 09/16/16 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information This year’s Walk for Life was a big success for the Pregnancy Life Center. The fundraiser included 350 walkers who gathered at Fountain Park fully prepared to “Love Out Loud” (this year’s theme for the walk). Of the 350 participants, 160 of them were sponsored walkers who helped raise the most money […]
POSTED: 09/16/16 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: Church, Lifestyles
Submitted information An Eaton man was killed in a car-semi tractor-trailer accident that occurred Thursday evening at the intersection of Ohio 118 and Wren-Landeck Road. Timothy L. Perry, 42, was pronounced dead at the scene by Van Wert County Coroner Dr. Scott Jarvis of injuries received in the crash. According to investigating troopers from the Van […]
POSTED: 09/16/16 at 2:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Trella M. Gause, 85, of Van Wert, passed away at 2:36 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born March 19, 1931, in Whitley County, Indiana, the daughter of Clarence and Hazel (Marker) Gross, who both preceded her in death. On September 16, 1950, she married Murray […]
POSTED: 09/15/16 at 4:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports ELIDA — The Lincolnview Lancer cross country teams competed in the Elida Invitational on Tuesday night. The boys easily won the meet for the fourth consecutive year, scoring only 26 points and placing their top five runners in the top 15. The Lancers were led by Karter Tow, second (17:12); Austin Elick […]
POSTED: 09/15/16 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — Presale tickets for Friday night’s Crestview Homecoming football game with Columbus Grove will be on sale in the high school athletic office on Friday from 7:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Ticket prices are $4 for students and $5 for adults. All tickets at the gate are $6. Game time is 7 […]
POSTED: 09/15/16 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: Sports