Mary Ann Snyder, 80, formerly of Van Wert, passed away at 1:55 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Presense Sacred Heart Home in Avilla, Indiana. She was born November 14, 1936, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a daughter of Thomas and Esther (Eckart) Pichon, who both preceded her in death. She was first married to Frederick Allen […]
POSTED: 07/06/17 at 4:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Betty R. Amweg, 92, formerly of Van Wert, died Thursday morning, July 6, 2017, at The Manor of Lake Jackson in Sebring, Florida. Arrangements are pending at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert.
POSTED: 07/06/17 at 4:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
MORGAN DOWLER/2017-18 reporter CONVOY — This year, yet again, Crestview High School has elected eight FFA members to help lead the school team into a another exciting year of fun-filled FFA activities. FFA officers plan to advance the greatness of the program with new ideas and traditions by prioritizing agricultural education and leadership in all […]
POSTED: 07/06/17 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Live long and prosper! Buckeyes are taking Spock’s famous advice to heart. Over the past three decades, Ohioans’ life expectancies have increased in every county. They can thank healthcare programs like Medicare Part B for these increases in longevity. Part B helps seniors pay for lifesaving medicines, such as chemotherapy, that must be administered by healthcare […]
POSTED: 07/06/17 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: Opinions
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A total of 10 people appeared Wednesday for criminal hearings in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court before two local judges. Van Wert Count Probate-Juvenile Court Judge Kevin Taylor presided over a probation hearing involving Ruth Ann Napier Caldwell. Caldwell, 25, of Van Wert, admitted to violating her probation by testing positive […]
POSTED: 07/06/17 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WREN — It’s nearly Wren Rib Cook-off time again. The 14th annual Wren Rib Roast Cook-off will be held Saturday, August 19, during Wren Homecoming festivities. This year’s theme will be “Backyard Bonfire BBQ”. Cooks are asked to consider adding a flare of creativity with their main entry and/or side dishes that connect […]
POSTED: 07/06/17 at 7:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Taylor Auto Sales Inc. in Van Wert 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 […]
POSTED: 07/06/17 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WILLSHIRE — The Willshire Sportsman’s Club will be holding its annual Trade Days and Flea Market Friday and Saturday, August 4-5. The event will be held on the club grounds, two miles east of Willshire on Ohio 81. The hours are 8 a.m. until dusk. Vendors from across the area will have various […]
POSTED: 07/06/17 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — The Van Wert Cougars clinched the No. 2 seed and a spot in the ACME baseball districts at Elida, with Wednesday’s 3-0 sectional final win over Lincolnview. The win by the Cougars avenged an earlier 2-1 sectional loss and evened the season series at two games apiece. Van Wert’s […]
POSTED: 07/05/17 at 9:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Justine D. Jerome, 31, of Van Wert, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017, at her residence. She was born February 12, 1986, in Van Wert, the daughter of Daniel Barry and Cheryl (Riley) Jerome, who both survive. She never married. Other survivors include her maternal grandparents, John and Jackie Riley; two children, Mekhi R. and […]
POSTED: 07/05/17 at 8:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries