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Friday, Mar. 29, 2024

Allen R. Pardon, 68, of Van Wert, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018, surrounded by his loving family at his lake house in Burr Oak, Michigan. He was born March 22, 1950, in Romeo, Michigan, the son of Dwight John Pardon and Irene (Glass) Oakley, who both preceded him in death. A fully disabled veteran, […]

POSTED: 05/28/18 at 3:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

Dorothy Singer-Pease, 97, of Phoenix, Arizona, and formerly of Grover Hill, died September 25, 2016. She was born July 5, 1919, in Van Wert, the daughter of Dennie and Edith (Baer) Baker, who both preceded her in death. She married Dale Pease, who also preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Diane (Joe) Wolfe […]

POSTED: 05/28/18 at 3:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

Van Wert independent CONVOY — Crestview High School’s Class of 2018 graduated during a combined baccalaureate/commencement exercise held Saturday evening in the high school gymnasium. After graduating seniors processed in to Edward Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstances”, Senior Class President Elizabeth Boroff officially opened the ceremonies. Pastor Chad Strabbing of St. Paul’s Reformed Church then gave […]

POSTED: 05/28/18 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: News

Van Wert independent Several communities in Van Wert County will be having Memorial Day remembrances today for members of the United States military who gave their lives in service to their country. Service times and location are as follows: 9:30 a.m. — Convoy Veterans Parade on Tully Street. 10:30 a.m. – Ohio City at Woodlawn […]

POSTED: 05/28/18 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: News

The Van Wert Lady Cougars finished as the regional runner up at the Division II track and field meet at Piqua on Saturday. It’s the first time in program history (boys or girls) that a team finished as high as second at regionals. Bellefontaine won the title with 54 team points, while Van Wert finished […]

POSTED: 05/27/18 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

Van Wert’s Megan Braun captured the Division II long jump regional championship (18-02.50) at Piqua on Saturday, and will compete at the state tournament in Columbus. Braun also qualified for state in the 400 meter dash with a second place finish and a school record time of 57.79, and she was part of the 4×400 […]

POSTED: 05/27/18 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

Van Wert independent sports Regional baseball and softball championship games were played on Friday and Saturday. Below are scores of games involving area teams. Baseball Division II at Bowling Green (Sunday) Wapakoneta 11 Ontario 5 Division III at Elida (Friday) Coldwater 7 Columbus Academy 2 Division IV at Patrick Henry (Friday) Hicksville 11 Plymouth 1 […]

POSTED: 05/27/18 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

VW independent/submitted information “Connecting the Dots” was the message at the Central Mutual Insurance Company’s annual policyholders’ meeting held May 9 in Van Wert. President and Chairman of the Board F.W. Purmort noted the “dots” represent the different facets of the company: its values, its people, the actions it takes, and the results it hopes […]

POSTED: 05/26/18 at 1:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Business

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Local sisters Susan Mosier and Shelly Dunno closed Friday morning on a revolving loan through the Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation for an embroidery business to be located in Van Wert. The sisters, who purchased what was formerly known as Stitches ‘R’ Us, 10248 State Route 118, will be renaming it […]

POSTED: 05/26/18 at 8:34 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Safety-Service Jay Fleming’s office has announced a number of street closings related to the 2018 Peony Festival being held starting Friday, June 1, and ending Sunday, June 3. Jefferson Street, between Main Street and the bridge near the S.F. Goedde Building, will be closed starting at 5 p.m. Thursday, May […]

POSTED: 05/26/18 at 8:30 am. FILED UNDER: News