Tanya Elaine Schriver, 47, of Van Wert, died Friday morning, April 6, 2018, at her residence. She was born March 21, 1971, in Van Wert, the daughter of William Edward and W. Irene (Miltenberger) Shinnaberry, who both preceded her in death. On October 12, 2006, she married Ronald L. Schriver, who also died April 6, […]
POSTED: 04/10/18 at 11:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent A Van Wert man was arrested Tuesday on a felony charge after illegal weapons and drugs were found during a search of his residence. Jonathan J. Slates, 32, of 415 N. Jefferson St., was arrested by the Van Wert City Police Department on a charge of having weapons under disability, a felony […]
POSTED: 04/10/18 at 4:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County will be offering a free one-night self-defense class for women from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 11. The class is provided by the Van Wert Self Defense Team and is designed to teach women how to avoid dangerous situations and what they should do when faced with […]
POSTED: 04/10/18 at 4:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police April 7, 11:09 p.m. — Cody A. Gheen, 22, of 314 N. Harrison St., and Brandon R. Workman, 27, of 218 1/2 N. Cherry St., were both cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia while in the 200 block of North Cherry Street. April 7, 6:10 p.m. — Tyler Scheldo, 35, […]
POSTED: 04/10/18 at 8:35 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council heard a presentation concerning a lawsuit against opioid prescription manufacturers and Mayor Jerry Mazur lauding first-responders for their efforts in recent house fires during its regular meeting Monday. J. Alan Smith, a partner in the Lima law firm of Cory Meredith Witter & Smith LPA, provided information on […]
POSTED: 04/10/18 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Five area girls have been selected for the 2018 R.K. Thompson Self Reliance Award, according to Breanne Sudduth and Anthony Adams, co-chairs of the Van Wert Service Club’s selection committee. The awards banquet is to be held Wednesday, April 18. The program provides cash awards to seniors of Van Wert County high […]
POSTED: 04/10/18 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information In February, Independent We Stand, the national small business movement, kicked-off its third annual America’s Main Streets contest to help consumers, small business owners, and Main Street organizations reward a deserving Main Street with $25,000 in cash and sponsor-related prizes. Main Street Van Wert is among this year’s nominees. America’s Main Streets […]
POSTED: 04/10/18 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County will host its second annual Women of Achievement Scholarship Dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at the YWCA. The winners of the Women of Achievement awards will be announced that evening during the event. The YWCA is pleased to announce this year’s nominees in the […]
POSTED: 04/10/18 at 8:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
Freshman Owen Treece (pictured above) pitched a complete game no-hitter in his first varsity start, and the Van Wert Cougars celebrated Monday’s home opener by defeating Fairview 2-0 on Monday. Treece struck out seven and walked just one. The Cougars scored a run in the fifth inning, when Jonathan Lee crossed home plate on a […]
POSTED: 04/10/18 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The 2017-2018 Van Wert Basketball program recently held their awards night program to honor all the basketball players for their hard work, dedication and commitment to the program. Team and Individual awards were presented to members of the freshman, junior varsity and varsity teams. Special team awards were presented to (above, left to right): […]
POSTED: 04/10/18 at 6:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports