Van Wert independent sports Shawnee bowlers topped Lincolnview 3270-2068 at Olympic Lanes on Friday. The Lancers were led by Brad Korte (256, 175 – 431), Jerron Taylor ( 166, 160 – 326), Noah Daeger (133, 158 – 291) and Justin Braun (140, 135 – 270). Nick Pollock (120) and Drew Motycka (110) also competed for […]
POSTED: 01/21/18 at 11:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports/submitted information VAN BUREN — Lincolnview’s Luke Bullinger took fourth place at the 29 team Van Buren Invitational on Saturday. In the opening round the 113 pounder defeated Cross Felter of Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic 12-5, then followed up with a 13-10 victory over Grant Young of Van Buren. From there, […]
POSTED: 01/21/18 at 11:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports All area winter sports coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to send nominations for the Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student-Athlete of the week to: sports@thevwindependent.com. Nominations must be received by 12 p.m. on Tuesday. One name will be picked and the winner will receive a T-shirt from Northwest Ohio […]
POSTED: 01/21/18 at 11:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Patricia A. (Matelli) Shaffer, 84, of Van Wert, passed away at 3:49 a.m. Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born March 6, 1933, in San Francisco, California, the daughter of George A. and Mildred (Shehan) Matelli, who both preceded her in death. On February 4, 1956, she […]
POSTED: 01/21/18 at 8:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Ruth I. Mohr, 95, of Middle Point, died at 4:50 p.m. Friday, January 19, 2018, at the Country Inn in Paulding. She was born August 4, 1922, in Middle Point, the daughter of James and Lola (Stemen) Reed, who both preceded her in death. She married Max L. Mohr on August 3, 1940, in Kentucky, […]
POSTED: 01/21/18 at 8:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Victor “Gene” Giessler, 84, of Van Wert, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born October, 18 1933, in Harrison Township, the son of the late Victor A. and Hazel (Markley) Giessler, who both preceded him in death. Gene […]
POSTED: 01/20/18 at 5:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert County Republicans hosted an Ohio Supreme Court candidate and also heard from new State Senator Rob McColley on wind energy and other topics during a luncheon held Friday at Willow Bend Country Club. Judge Mary DeGenaro of the Seventh Ohio District Court of Appeals, is seeking one of two open […]
POSTED: 01/20/18 at 9:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information OAKWOOD — Paulding County sheriff’s deputies were called to deal with a possibly suicidal man Friday afternoon in Oakwood. Deputies were dispatched to 115 N. First St. in Oakwood at 4:52 p.m. Friday on a report of a suicidal man with a gun to his head. Deputy Sheriff Jared Renollet arrived on […]
POSTED: 01/20/18 at 9:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information For the sixth year in a row, Project Believe has helped to make Christmas a little brighter for youths at The Marsh Foundation. The organization, which originated in 2007, has grown from serving 10 kids at Christmas to 10 entire facilities this year alone. Tammie Rafferty, the group’s founder, was inspired to […]
POSTED: 01/20/18 at 8:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County 4-H and Jo-Ann Fabrics stores want to see more Van Wert County kids learning by doing, creating, and making. Thousands of local 4-H members, staff, volunteers, and supporters will join with Jo-Ann customers to ensure more kids get that chance through a new Paper Clover campaign to bring hands-on […]
POSTED: 01/20/18 at 8:54 am. FILED UNDER: News