Chris H. Reichert Sr., 84, of Van Wert, died at 7:20 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert. He was born December 25, 1932, in Van Wert, the son of Adolph and Opal (Taylor) Reichert, who both preceded him in death. On September 23, 1966, he […]
POSTED: 06/04/17 at 4:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent/submitted information DELPHOS — Three people were hurt, one of them seriously, as a result of a two-vehicle crash that occurred Friday evening near Delphos. The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is still investigating the crash, which occurred on Lincoln Highway, three miles west of Delphos. According to investigating troopers, Justin R. Wright, […]
POSTED: 06/03/17 at 12:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS — The season came to an end for a pair of Van Wert High School athletes, along with one from Lincolnview High School, at today’s Ohio High School Athletic Association’s State Track and Field Tournament at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium at Ohio State University. Tabatha Saam placed 13th in the […]
POSTED: 06/03/17 at 12:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Eric Hurless knows the value of a comfortable pair of shoes. That’s because he has been introducing himself to residents in Van Wert. Hurless is a financial advisor for the financial services firm Edward Jones, and his neighborhood visits demonstrate the Edward Jones way of doing business — face to face. Before new Edward Jones financial advisors even can open an office, they […]
POSTED: 06/03/17 at 7:52 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Highlights from the first day of the 2017 Peony Festival include (top row, from the left) local potter Tom Emerine talks to a visitor, the Van Wert County Humane Society tent, Cushman scooters displayed at Car Show; (middle row) festival food kiosks, Queen Jubilee XLII Katlyn Wendel and her court visit Car Show, Groove Essential […]
POSTED: 06/03/17 at 7:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — In an ACME baseball contest between two Van Wert County teams, Lincolnview defeated Crestview 3-0 on Friday. Gavin Carter threw a complete game three-hit shutout for the Lancers, including a no-hitter through 5 1/3 innings. He enjoyed offensive support from Chayten Overholt, who had three hits and scored twice, […]
POSTED: 06/03/17 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information Cooper Farms announces the completion of a 15,000-square-foot expansion of its Cooked Meats Plant in Van Wert. The expansion provides a 20-percent increase in capacity for the plant, which produces cooked deli products. Director of Production Tom Wisvari said the expansion was necessary to keep up with the increased customer demand of […]
POSTED: 06/03/17 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
The DJ Drew Company of Batavia recently sponsored a Business Day at the Camp Clay Aqua Park. With its support, more than 100 patrons were able to enjoy a beautiful day at the Aqua Park for only $2. Local businesses purchase the day for the Van Wert community; access includes swimming, a floating playground, zipline, paddleboats, […]
POSTED: 06/03/17 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1 lists roadwork projects in the Van Wert, Paulding, and Putnam county area. Projects include the following: Van Wert County Chip and seal — U.S. 224, from U.S. 127 to the Putnam County line, will be restricted to one lane through the work zone for […]
POSTED: 06/03/17 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Bunny Hoppers 4-H Club and Van Wert Youth Rabbit Clubs will be sponsoring a Youth Fun Rabbit Show at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10, in the Rabbit Barn on the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. The show is open to all youths in the surrounding area, with an entry fee of $1 per […]
POSTED: 06/03/17 at 7:28 am. FILED UNDER: News