James L. Thomas

Former Convoy resident James L. Thomas, 89, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. He was born March 22, 1927, in Van Wert County, the son of Waldo Curtis and Ella Mae (Book) Thomas, who both preceded him in death. On February 18, 1951, he […]

Denise Brown

Denise Brown, 47, of Middle Point, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born February 17, 1969, in Columbus, the daughter of H.D. and Donna (Schrader) Arnold, who both survive in Delaware. On June 17, 2006, she married Brian Brown, who survives in Middle Point. Other […]

Convoy Wrestling Club does well at meet

Van Wert independent sports NAPOLEON — This past Sunday, 24 young athletes from Convoy Wrestling Club stepped onto the mats at Napoleon High School for the first time ever in competition. Two months ago, many of these kids didn’t even know this sport existed. When Chase Feasby stepped onto the mat shortly after 10 a.m. […]

VW clinic to host 2017 ‘Give Kids A Smile’

VW independent/submitted information The Dental Center of Northwest Ohio Van Wert Smiles location is joining with the Ohio Dental Association to host the 2017 Give Kids A Smile Ohio kick-off. The Give Kids A Smile program is a collaborative effort among the American Dental Association, the Ohio Dental Association and other state and component dental societies throughout […]

City DARE plans pre-Valentine’s event

Submitted information The Van Wert Elementary School’s PTO is teaming with the Van Wert City DARE program and will be having a pre-Valentine’s Day breakfast on Saturday, February 11. Serving will be from 7 until 11 a.m. in the Van Wert Elementary School commons area. The breakfast is being held to support the Van Wert […]

Elks to have veterans’ spaghetti supper

Submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, will be hosting a free spaghetti supper for all Van Wert County area veterans. The supper will be held at the Elks Lodge, 1197 Elks Drive in Van Wert (off Van Wert-Decatur Road) on from 5-7 p.m. Monday, January 30. The meal is […]

Lancers celebrate

The Lincolnview boys’ basketball team and fans celebrate the Lancers’ 55-53 victory over Miller City on Saturday (see game story and photo on Sports Page). Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent

Ohio gasoline prices drop a bit this week

Submitted information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 11.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.24 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.34 per […]

Cougar’s head can be won

Hey, Van Wert fans! Enter to win this custom-made metal and wood Van Wert Cougar mascot plaque created by Noah Breece, a Van Wert senior in the Vantage Precision Machining program, and TJ Thurston, a Van Wert junior in the Carpentry program. All proceeds benefit the Van Wert Athletic Department. Tickets available at the game. […]

Lincolnview board sets special session

Submitted information The Lincolnview Local Board of Education will meet in special session at 8 p.m. today in the district’s Neubrecht Lecture Hall. The board is expected to take action on Ohio School Boards Association travel expense reimbursements, while also holding a facility planning/discussion session during the meeting, with no action taken afterwards.