Local soccer players going to state

Four youngsters have advanced to the next level of the Elks Soccer Shootout, after enjoying a great deal of success at the recent Findlay Regional. Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197  had three winners who will compete at state, plus one runner-up/alternate for the State Shoot which will be held in Coshocton on July 28, for […]

Crestview baseball players honored

The Crestview baseball program concluded its season with head coach Jim Wharton and his coaching staff recognizing the team’s accomplishments during a 16-6 season which earned the Knights a share of the NWC championship, a sectional championship and a district runner-up finish. Scholar Athletes include (top, left to right): Kole Small, Brett Schumm, Brant Richardson, […]

Summer league baseball in full swing

Crestview’s Logan Gerardot tries to beat the throw to second base during Monday’s ACME baseball game against Delphos Jefferson. The Knights picked up their first win of the season with a 5-4 victory over the Wildcats. In other summer league action on Monday, Van Wert run ruled Delphos St. John’s 10-0, while Lincolnview and Ayersville […]

Coralie Eileen Severn Wilson

Coralie Eileen Severn Wilson, 92, of Van Wert, died May 22, 2018, at Hearth & Home of Van Wert. She was born in Van Wert to Dane S. and Grace V. (Dreyer) Severn, who both preceded her in death. In 1946, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Van Wert, she married Robert Warren “Bob” Wilson. […]

Salvation Army to see leadership change

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The local Salvation Army organization will be seeing some changes, but, for Lt. Josh Morales and his wife, Christine, the change is a little bittersweet. Morales, who has been in Van Wert for nearly 2½ years, will be moving to the Salvation Army’s Territorial Headquarters at West Nyack, New York, about 20 […]

Peony Grand Parade

The Rev. Paul Miller (above) receives a plaque and gifts for being this year’s Peony Festival Grand Parade grand marshal, while below, Queen Jubilee XLIII Madison Pugh and her court wave to the crowd during the parade.photos by Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent

VW gasoline prices drop over past week

VW independent/submitted information The lowest gasoline price in Van Wert fell a nickel over the past week, from $2.69 last week to $2.64 today at the Murphy USA station in Towne Center shopping center. The next lowest was at the Pak-A-Sak Marathon station on South Shannon Street, where gasoline was at $2.65 a gallon. Several […]

Camp Clay Business Day

Eaton Corporation is sponsoring a Business Day at Camp Clay’s Aqua Center on June 11. Prices for the day will be $3 because of the sponsorship. Shown with Camp Clay Director Kevin Morrison are Eaton employees Renee Cryer, Erika Lobsiger, Plant Manager Mellinda Devese (in white polo shirt), and Dee Densel.YMCA photo

Historical Society seeks crafters for show

VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Historical Society is looking for crafters for the annual Fourth of July Craft Show. Area residents that are interested in exhibiting can email rfnice1der@frontier.comor call Fran Neiswander at 419.203.0915 for additional information.

S. Louise (Bashore) Leiter

S. Louise (Bashore) Leiter, 95, of Van Wert, died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born December 9, 1922, in Hoaglin Township, Van Wert County, the daughter of Albertus “Bert” Bashore and Caroline (Akom), who both preceded her in death. On June 29, 1947, […]