Submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County will be offering free days this Thursday, November 10, from 6:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Friday, November 11, from 6:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. to local United States military veterans. “Sacrifices never imaginable, loved ones left behind for the best of homecomings and reunions, loved ones […]
POSTED: 11/08/16 at 11:54 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — For just the second time in school history, the Crestview Knights are preparing for Week 12 of the high school football season. The first time was in 2013, when the Knights opened the playoffs with a 48-35 victory over Lima Central Catholic. Last Saturday, Crestview (8-3) raced past Tiffin Calvert […]
POSTED: 11/08/16 at 11:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Gary M. Gehres, 82, of Willshire Township, passed away at 9:34 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born April 14, 1934, in Wren, the son of Orley and Juanita Lola (McClure) Gehres, who both preceded him in death. On June 25, 1955, he married the former […]
POSTED: 11/08/16 at 10:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
POSTED: 11/08/16 at 10:18 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The eighth annual Entrepreneurship Fair scheduled for this Saturday, November 12, at Vantage Career Center has been postponed until early next year. In the meantime, those who need immediate assistance with starting their own business should contact Jennifer Rigdon with the Wright State University-Lake Campus Business Enterprise Center at 419.513.5111, Van Wert Area […]
Donna Mae Etzler, 84, of Van Wert, passed away at 10:46 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2016, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born November 26, 1931, in rural Convoy, the daughter of Herman and Muriel E. (Scaer) Etzler, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. A […]
POSTED: 11/08/16 at 4:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Election Day, the day Ohioans have been looking forward to … being over. For many Ohioans who thought the day might never come, it has. Van Wert County residents voting today have a number of choices to make, including the presidential race, U.S. Senate and U.S. House seats, Ohio Supreme Court, and […]
POSTED: 11/08/16 at 9:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has certified a petition for a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would impose term limits for members of the Ohio Supreme Court and change which laws apply to members and employees of General Assembly. On October 26, the Attorney General’s Office received a written petition […]
POSTED: 11/08/16 at 9:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Students at Lincolnview Elementary School recently celebrated National Red Ribbon Week. Held during the last full week in October, Red Ribbon Week encourages Americans to wear red ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the destructive influence of drugs. It has been in existence since 1988, and encourages advocacy, provides resources, and […]
POSTED: 11/08/16 at 9:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent news The Van Wert County Republican Central Committee has chosen a familiar face to replace First Ward Councilman John Marshall. Fred Fisher, who currently serves as one of three at-large members of Van Wert City Council, was selected by First Ward Central Committee members as the Ward’s representatives. Also seeking the position […]
POSTED: 11/08/16 at 9:14 am. FILED UNDER: News