Stanley P. Mueller, 69, of Landeck, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016, at his residence. He was born June 5, 1947, on his parents’ farm in Landeck, the son of Melville and Viola (Gengler) Mueller, who both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Shirley Leffers on October 5, 1968, and she survives in […]
POSTED: 09/03/16 at 5:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports Van Wert Head Coach Keith Recker’s concern over St. Marys’ running game proved well founded as the Roughriders ran roughshod over the young Cougars to win 46-6 in both teams’ Western Buckeye League opener at Eggerss Stadium. The Riders, who lined up in the Wing T, rushed for a whopping 378 yards […]
POSTED: 09/03/16 at 1:00 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports HICKSVILLE — The Crestview Knights scored the first 28 points of their game against Hicksville and then held on for a 34-21 non-conference victory over the Aces on Friday. The Knights used the run nearly exclusively to beat down Hicksville’s defense, compiling 290 yards of offense on the ground, compared to […]
POSTED: 09/03/16 at 12:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert County Fair heads into the Labor Day weekend with more of everything: livestock shows, entertainment, rides, and, of course, that scrumptious fair food. Saturday includes one of the most popular fair events: the cheerleading contest, which will be held starting at 10 a.m. in front of the grandstand. Junior […]
POSTED: 09/03/16 at 12:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming released some information on the upcoming closure of the Washington Street/Fox Road/Hospital Drive intersection. Fleming said the intersection is scheduled to close at 7 a.m. Wednesday, September 7 (the Wednesday after Labor Day). Like the Washington/Ervin Road intersection before it, the intersection will remain closed 40 […]
POSTED: 09/03/16 at 12:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced the formation of the Attorney General’s Advisory Group on Student Loan Debt Collection. “Most students pay their student debts responsibly,” DeWine said. “However, when accounts are unpaid, we have a statutory obligation to collect this debt on behalf of public universities.” The attorney general […]
POSTED: 09/03/16 at 12:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Efforts continue behind the scenes on two important economic development programs in the county: one to build the future and one to tear down the past. The Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation (VWAEDC; pronounced Vwa’-dek) has been meeting weekly, going through the tedium of forming a corporate structure, adopting bylaws, and establishing accounts for […]
POSTED: 09/02/16 at 10:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Opinions
Cloyd Perry Waltz passed away peacefully at 5:15 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2016, at Hearth & Home in Van Wert. He was born February 15, 1925, in Van Wert County, the son of Perry and Hazel (Haver) Waltz, who both preceded him in death. On March 6, 1948, he married Jean Georgene (Mattson) Waltz, who […]
POSTED: 09/02/16 at 9:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Alice J. Wise, 66, of Van Wert, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 1, 2016, in Van Wert. Jesus Christ is the Glory of God the Father. She was born September 20, 1949, in Duchouquet Township, Auglaize County, the daughter of Charles K. Orchard Jr., who preceded her in death, and Margaret H. Orchard, who survives. […]
POSTED: 09/02/16 at 5:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Phyllis Jean (Cryer) Rogers died at 9:20 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Hearth & Home in Van Wert. She was born October 23, 1926, in Paulding County, the daughter of Leonard and Hulda Maye (Coil) Cryer, who both preceded her in death. In December 1944, she married Gordon O. Rogers, who died April 5, […]
POSTED: 09/02/16 at 5:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries