Rev. Samuel A. Brewster Sr.

Rev. Samuel A. Brewster Sr., of Rockford, passed away at 3:37 a.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at The Laurels of Shane Hill near Rockford. He was born November 15, 1935, in Honaker, Virginia, the son of Herbert and Mollie (Barnhart) Brewster, who both preceded him in death. He married Darcus “Dee” Brewster, who survives. Other survivors […]

L’view provides community center info

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Because Lincolnview School District residents have been great supporters of the school district, the district now wants to give something back to the community in the form of a 33,000-square-foot multipurpose community center. Lincolnview Superintendent Jeff Snyder emceed an informational meeting Monday evening in the elementary cafeteria Monday evening to provide details […]

‘Elf: The Musical’

Local residents got a dose of humor to begin the Christmas holiday season when Elf: The Musical came to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio on Monday evening. The Broadway show, which tells the story of orphan Buddy (shown above with Santa) and his search for his family, featured a large cast, award-winning music, […]

Van Wert County has new FM radio station

Van Wert independent news There is a new radio station in town, but with a familiar format many area residents enjoy. The Van Wert area had a new FM radio station as of November 8. That’s the day Van Wert’s First Family Broadcasting powered up a newly installed transmitter at 104.3 on the FM dial. […]

Dog park donation

The Van Wert County Dog Park Committee is very thankful for a donation from Van Wert County Hospital. “We are proud of what Van Wert is doing and the new dog park is another great addition to our community,” said Ellen Rager, hospital patient-community relations director. “The dog park is a great way to promote healthy […]

VW Manor holds fashion show luncheon

Submitted information Van Wert Manor, 160 Fox Road in Van Wert, hosted its second annual Learn with Friends Fashion Show event on Monday at Wassenberg Art Center. With around 200 people in attendance, local celebrities modeled outfits from local boutiques and clothing stores. Twenty-five local celebrities showcased trending clothes from MOD Boutique, Humble Bumble Children’s […]

Regional runners-up

Crestview football players hold up the Region VII runner-up trophy as snow falls at Spartan Stadium in Lima following the Knights’ heartbreaking 35-28 double-overtime loss to McComb in the regional finals (see game story and more photos on Sports Page). Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent

AAA: 2 million Ohioans on road this week

Submitted information COLUMBUS — AAA predicts 48.7 million Americans, including more than 2 million Ohioans will travel at least 50 miles from home this Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Wednesday, November 23, to Sunday, November 27. This is a 1.9 percent increase (2.1 percent in Ohio) from last year, and the most Thanksgiving travelers since 2007 nationally […]

Reminder: SWCD annual meeting in Dec.

Submitted information Just a reminder that the Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District’s 67th Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday, December 6, in the commons area of Vantage Career Center, 818 N. Franklin St. in Van Wert. An election will be held during the meeting to elect two members of the Board of Supervisors. […]

Knights just miss trip to state semifinals

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports LIMA — There are many ways to describe Saturday’s regional championship game between Crestview and McComb: Frigid, heart pounding, and heartbreaking are three that come to mind. In a game that will be talked about for years to come, the McComb Panthers defeated the Crestview Panthers 35-28 in double overtime in the […]