Mary E. Fleming

It is with great sadness the family of Mary E. Fleming shares the passing of their beloved mother on Friday, July 14, 2017, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on New Year’s Day 1929 in Pioneer, a daughter of Winfred and Grace (Farling) Butler, who both preceded her in death.  […]

Mildred Jean Johnson

Mildred Jean Johnson, 80 of Middle Point, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 18. 2017, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center following a 50-year fight with multiple sclerosis. She was born November 27, 1936, in Van Wert County, the daughter of Kenneth Lewis and Helen (Neer) Hoghe, who both preceded her in […]

All-Star teams combine for win

Middle Point 8u (8 and under) All-Stars and Delphos 8u All-Stars combined teams this past weekend to form the Lincoln Highway All-Stars and played in Decatur, Indiana in the “2017 8u Barney Schultz Memorial North Adams Baseball Tournament”. The team went undefeated on the weekend, outscoring opponents 47 – 9 en route to the championship. […]

Archbold wins 2017 ACME baseball title

Van Wert independent sports DEFIANCE — The Archbold Blue Streaks successfully defended their 2016 ACME state baseball championship, with Monday’s 3-1 title game victory over the Defiance Bulldogs. The game was tied at one going into the seventh, but Archbold scored two runs in the top half of the inning to secure a second straight […]

Event helps domestic violence programs

VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County Housing Program announces its third annual Purple Light Nights™ campaign. Purple Light Nights™ started in Covington, Washington, in 2007 and has grown nationally, with organizations in 14 states participating in this meaningful campaign. The goal of the cause is to remember domestic violence homicide victims, celebrate […]

State Patrol to have sobriety checkpoint

Submitted information The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced Monday that troopers will operate an OVI checkpoint to deter and intercept impaired drivers this week. The county where the checkpoint will take place will be announced the day prior to the checkpoint, and the location will be announced the morning of the checkpoint. Those who plan […]

Business Day donation

Alexander & Bebout and Kitchens Inc. will be sponsoring a Business Day at the Camp Clay Aqua Park this summer. Local businesses purchase the day for the Van Wert community; access includes swimming, a floating playground, zipline, paddleboats, a half-acre beach, and the 3,600-square-foot splash pad. New features include water cannons at the splash pad […]

Lions set annual ice cream social/auction

Submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Middle Point Lions Club will hold its annual Ice Cream Social and Benefit Auction on Friday, July 28, at the Middle Point Community Building. Food is served, starting at 5 p.m. The sandwich menu includes barbecue pork, shredded chicken, sloppy joes, hot dogs, and Coney dogs. Side dishes, pie, and […]

Crestview’s Dave Bowen to be featured

Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — He’s a man who wears many hats and fills many roles for his alma mater. Dave Bowen’s official titles are Crestview Middle School principal, Crestview athletic administrator, and Crestview boys’ basketball assistant coach, but he does so much more. Check Wednesday’s Van Wert independent for a story on the […]

Beverly Jean Amstutz

Beverly Jean Amstutz, 81, of Delphos, passed away at her residence on Monday, July 17, 2017. Private services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements being made by Harter and Schier Funeral Home in Delphos.