DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert Fire Chief Jon Jones brought back an old firefighter tradition on Thursday as the city fire department conducted a pushing-in ceremony for its first new fire truck in a decade. “This is something we don’t do every year, so we wanted to celebrate that a little bit and bring back the tradition of the pushing-in […]
POSTED: 05/19/17 at 8:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
The storm that went through the area on Thursday brought high winds that damaged buildings and knocked down trees and power lines in the area, with damage greater in Paulding County than in this county. Damage included a roof damaged heavily in Scott and miles of power poles down in Paulding County, with repairs expected […]
POSTED: 05/19/17 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The United Way of Van Wert County recently revealed its final donation tracker. Over the past year, the 2016-17 campaign committee has been working very hard to reach the goal that was set last summer, county businesses and residents have participated in United Way events and campaigns raising funds for the 26 […]
POSTED: 05/19/17 at 8:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Teachers, school staff, administrators, and parents came out Thursday afternoon for an open house honoring Van Wert City Superintendent of Schools Ken Amstutz, who is leaving the district next month. In the photo above, Ken Markward, who was a member of the Van Wert City Board of Education when Amstutz was hired in 2007, shares memories […]
POSTED: 05/19/17 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information On Friday, May 26, the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band will present a free concert in the band shell of Fountain Park in Van Wert, starting at 7 p.m. Music performed during the concert will include patriotic selections intended to reflect, revitalize, and rekindle the pride that each American has as citizens […]
POSTED: 05/19/17 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Humane Society will be hosting a comedy club event Friday, May 26, at Wassenberg Art Center, 214 S. Washington St. in Van Wert. Doors will open at 6:30 that evening, and there will be appetizers provided by the Black Angus on Main from 7-8 p.m. The show begins at […]
POSTED: 05/19/17 at 8:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Several different youth sports camps for children of all ages are being offered during the upcoming summer break. Here is a breakdown of the various camps, along with registration information. Baseball Registration is due by May 26, for the 2017 Lancer Baseball Camp, which is open to boys entering kindergarten through the […]
POSTED: 05/19/17 at 8:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Alice L. Gamble of Van Wert County passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at Kindred Hospital in Lima. She was born in rural Elida, the daughter of John and Dorotha (Coles) Krugh, who both preceded her in death, She is a member of Salem Presbyterian Church in Venedocia, where she played in the bell choir. […]
POSTED: 05/18/17 at 5:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Thomas J. “Noodles” Werling, 56, of Defiance, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at his residence. He was born September 10, 1960, in Van Wert, the son of Melvin “Peck” Werling and Bonnie (Bebout) Hoffman, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include a son, Clint Werling of Columbus; and two sisters, Beckie (Paul) Allison […]
POSTED: 05/18/17 at 5:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Danny E. Agler, 74, of Convoy, passed away at 10:36 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Parkview Home & Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born August 3, 1942, in Van Wert, the son of Bruce A. and Esther (Waldron) Agler, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include three sons, Curtis A. Agler […]
POSTED: 05/18/17 at 5:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries