Patty A. Heckert, 53, of Van Wert, died at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at James Cancer Center in Columbus. She was born April 24,1964 in Frederick, Maryland, to Billy Lee Howard and Shirley Marie (Castle) Howard, who both preceded her in death. Patty married Gary L. Heckert, who survives in Van Wert. Also […]
POSTED: 02/01/18 at 8:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Adam Cory Patrick, 38, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, in Elida. He was born February 3, 1979, in Lima to Jack and Farol (McCall) Patrick of Elida. He is survived by a daughter, Britaney Patrick of Lima; one son, Cory Patrick of Elida; a sister, Angie (Ken) Cotrell of Columbus Grove; one brother, […]
POSTED: 02/01/18 at 8:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert Police Department solve a theft that occurred at the Van Wert Walmart Super Center, 301 Towne Center Blvd. On January 14, at approximately 2:45 p.m., two males stole a Samsung 55-inch 4K curved screen TV from Walmart. After leaving the […]
POSTED: 02/01/18 at 11:36 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers
Real Estate Transfers Jake L. Schwartz and Mary R. Schwartz to Meno A.L. Schwartz and Lydia E. Schwartz, a portion of section 25 in Willshire Township. Mark R. Evans to Rachel Boroff, inlot 149 and a portion of inlot 150 in Middle Point. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Robert S. Edwards and Christine M. […]
POSTED: 02/01/18 at 11:31 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor His numbers are impressive, as is the impact he’s had on former players, assistant coaches, and many others. Coach Dave Froelich led Van Wert High School’s boys’ basketball program for 21 seasons (1991-92 until 2012-2013) and racked up 279 wins, 188 losses, three Western Buckeye League championships (1995, 2001, and 2007), […]
POSTED: 02/01/18 at 8:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Sara Lape has decided to continue her service to Van Wert County citizens by filing her petition for Van Wert County auditor, citing her 33 years of experience and extensive, hands-on knowledge of the many aspects of local government. The county auditor’s office is responsible for safeguarding $76 million of county residents’ […]
POSTED: 02/01/18 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Local resident Rebecca Woodruff took this photo of a barn fire on Kill Road that took place Wednesday. No damage was done to the house and other outbuildings on the property, but the barn was destroyed.
POSTED: 02/01/18 at 8:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Van Wert man appeared for sentencing last Friday, another person was sentenced on Tuesday, and eight more people appeared for a variety of criminal hearings on Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Christopher Bird, 40, of Van Wert, was sentenced to five years of community control, including up to […]
POSTED: 02/01/18 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert High School Theatre is preparing for its upcoming production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins, The Broadway Musical Thursday through Saturday, April 12-14, starting at 7p.m. each day, on the Niswonger Performing Arts Center stage. Original music and lyrics are by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, book […]
POSTED: 02/01/18 at 8:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Something has to give in what’s certain to be a packed gym at Lincolnview High School on Friday night. The Lancers (10-5, 4-0 NWC) are riding a four game winning streak heading into their Van Wert County rivalry game against Crestview. The Knights (12-3, 4-0 NWC) have won eight straight and […]
POSTED: 02/01/18 at 12:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports