VWHS schedules ready in August

Submitted information Dates and times have been set for Van Wert High School students to pick up their 2017-2018 class schedules, and to learn more about the school. Seniors may pick up their schedules at the high school on Monday, August 7, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Juniors may obtain their schedules on Tuesday, […]

Crawford graduates from military training

  U.S. Air Force National Guard Airman First Class Miranda L. Crawford graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. She completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, and basic warfare principles and skills. Crawford is the daughter of John […]

Model train show returns to Van Wert

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent staff writer If you’re a fan of model railroads, you’ll want to spend some of this weekend at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. The Van Wert Historical Society is sponsoring the 14th annual Railroad Heritage Weekend from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, and from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sunday at 1055 […]

F. Eileen Bollenbacher

F. Eileen Bollenbacher, age 87, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Coldwater Hospital. She was born August 19, 1929 in Mercer County to George and Hulda (Roediger) Luth. On June 18, 1950, she married Donald Bollenbacher who passed away December 18, 2016. She is survived by her four children and their spouses: […]

B. Irene Wortman

B. Irene Wortman of Van Wert died Thursday, July 27, 2017, at the home of her son John Wortman in Van Wert and entered heaven to be with her loved ones gone on before her. She was born April 29, 1917, in Van Wert, to Lawrence and June (Lee) McClure. On July 1,1938 she married […]

VW Booster Club members sought

Submitted information The Van Wert Cougar Athletic Booster Club has announced that the 2017-2018 membership drive is underway. Many levels of memberships are available ranging from $25.00 up to $200.00 to fit every family’s needs. Memberships can be purchased in memory or in honor of someone as well. Money raised from memberships goes directly to […]

Flag football deadline nearly here

Submitted information The registration deadline for Van Wert Parks and Recreation youth flag football is just a few days away. The program provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact continuous action while learning lessons in team work. This year, two age categories will be offered: 5-7 and 8-10 year-olds with […]

Regional home sales trail Ohio average

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent staff writer Sales of new and existing homes around the region lagged slightly behind the statewide average, according to new figures released by the Ohio Association of Realtors. The organization said 233 homes were sold in West Central Ohio in June, which includes Van Wert County, along with Allen, Putnam and Paulding counties. […]

4 people appear for CP Court hearings

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent staff writer Four people appeared Wednesday for hearings in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Judge Martin D. Burchfield sentenced Narketta Mullins, 42, of Kalida to 13 months in prison on two fourth degree felony charges of aggravated drug trafficking (meth). The sentences will run concurrently, and Mullins was given credit for one […]

Elks Lodge 1197 gives grant to VW

Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently donated $750 to the Van Wert Parks and Recreation Department. The money was used to purchase 10 55-gallon plastic drum lids for trash receptacles in city parks. To date, through community service grants, Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197 has distributed more than $32,000 […]