Donna Mae Etzler

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 […]

2016 General Election finally ending

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 […]

DeWine certifies amendment petition

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 […]

Red Ribbon Week

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 […]

Fisher chosen for First Ward Council seat

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 […]

VWHS parent-teacher conferences set

Submitted information Van Wert High School Principal Bob Priest has scheduled parent-teacher conferences for Monday and Tuesday, November 21-22, and Monday, February 27, 2017. Times are as follows: Monday, November 21, from 4-7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, November 22, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., and Monday, February 27, 4-7:30 p.m. The conferences, which are held in the high […]

C’view play delayed by football playoffs

Submitted information CONVOY — The cast, crew, and directorial staff at Crestview High School have been busy putting the final touches on what will be a spectacular performance of Mary Poppins. Due to the football team advancing in the playoffs, however, show dates have been changed to Friday, November 11, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, […]

Jeffrey D. Perkins

Jeffrey D. Perkins, 35, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:03 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2016, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born January 20, 1981, in Marion, Virginia, the son of John Perkins, who survives in DeGraff, and Brenda (Dudley) Perkins, who survives in Van Wert. On September 20, 2008, […]

William Richardson

William Richardson, 69, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born November 7, 1946, the son of Eugene and Dorothy (Dunlap) Taylor, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include two daughters, Sarah (Kyle) Devore of Tippecanoe and Lisa (Pete) LaBauve of Columbus; a brother, […]

Knights use big plays to down Calvert

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports TIFFIN — The Crestview Knights used first half big plays to stun the Tiffin Calvert Senecas in Saturday’s Division VII, Region 26 quarterfinal game at Frost-Kalnow Stadium. The Knights led 20-0 after a quarter and 27-0 less than 30 seconds into the second quarter, en route to a 54-20 victory. With the […]