Van Wert independent news GROVER HILL — A motorcyclist injured in a crash that occurred near Grover Hill on September 22 has died. The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that George Hammons, 67, of Cloverdale, died Monday from injuries suffered in a crash at the intersection of Paulding County Road […]
POSTED: 09/27/16 at 9:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Mary Lou Goodwin, 87, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 2016, at Van Wert Manor. She was born June 9, 1929, in Hardin County, the daughter of Silas Ray and Evie Lena (Markham) Bailey, who both preceded her in death. She married Richard “Ernie” Goodwin, who also preceded her in […]
POSTED: 09/27/16 at 12:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — The 16th annual Fricker’s Lady Knight Volleyball Invitational is set for this Saturday, October 1, at Crestview High School. The field features eight teams who will compete for the title of champion. Matches begin in both gyms at Crestview at 9 a.m. The admission price for the entire day […]
POSTED: 09/27/16 at 7:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine was in Van Wert on Monday and drugs were on his mind — chiefly the state’s opiate epidemic. DeWine, who spoke Monday at a luncheon hosted by the Van Wert County Republican Party at Willow Bend Country Club, talked about how Ohio’s drug problem has worsened from […]
POSTED: 09/27/16 at 7:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council accepted First Ward Councilman John Marshall’s resignation on Monday, largely because of health concerns. “At this time, I do not feel as if I can give 100 percent to my position on City Council because of my health concerns and schedule of medical appointments,” he noted in his […]
POSTED: 09/27/16 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County will be offering a free one-night Personal Protection for Women class, 6-8 p.m. on Monday, October 17. The class is provided by the Van Wert Self Defense Team, which can be followed on Facebook by searching Van Wert Self Defense Team. This class is designed to teach […]
POSTED: 09/27/16 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Board of Elections has announced that the close of registration for the November 8 General Election is 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 11. The Board office will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. on October 11. Those not currently registered in Van Wert County or who have […]
POSTED: 09/27/16 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert High School Student Council announces this year’s 2016-2017 football Homecoming court. Homecoming ceremonies will take place this Friday, September 30, at Eggerss Stadium, starting at 6:30 p.m. Senior queen candidates include (front row, from the left) Sierra Blackmore, Peyton Fleming, and Aimee Nicolai; underclassman attendants are (back row) Grace Spoor, freshman attendant; Adrianna Grothause, sophomore […]
POSTED: 09/27/16 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Peony Festival Committee will be holding its annual Spaghetti Supper fundraiser from 4-7 p.m. Monday, October 3, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 425 Woodland Ave. in Van Wert. The meal includes spaghetti, garlic toast, and choice of salad or applesauce, a cookie, water, lemonade or coffee. The cost per meal […]
POSTED: 09/27/16 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent news Eight people were injured, one seriously, in a collision between a commercial truck and a passenger bus on Ohio 118 on Monday afternoon. Troopers from the Van Wert Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol reported that 2013 Ford transportation bus driven by Cho Youn, 59, of Glenview, Illinois, was headed east on […]
POSTED: 09/26/16 at 10:17 pm. FILED UNDER: News