VWPD seeks info on thefts from vehicles

VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Police Department is receiving numerous reports of thefts from motor vehicles over the past few days. During overnight hours, an unknown suspect or suspects is entering unlocked motor vehicles and stealing items from the vehicles. City residents are encouraged to lock their motor vehicles and remove valuables. Any person […]

Marcia Ann (Severn) Stuckey Darras

Marcia Ann (Severn) Stuckey Darras, 85,of Van Wert, died June 18, 2018, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born October 12, 1932, in Van Wert, the daughter of Grace Viola (Dreyer) Severn and Sylvanus Budd (Dane) Severn, who both preceded her in death. On October 13, 1951 she married Jack “E” […]

Anna Lee Stephenson

Anna Lee Stephenson, 88, of Rockford, died at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at the Laurels of Shane Hill, where she was a patient. She was born in Celina on August 11, 1929, the daughter of Elmer and Mildred (Monroe) Hoenie, who both preceded her in death. On February 19, 1949, she married Charles […]

Shot clock, football, and more to come

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor A shot clock in high school basketball, high school football, bigger and better things and the NBA draft are among this week’s random thoughts. Shot clock The idea of a shot clock in high school basketball appears to be gaining momentum and could indeed become reality. I don’t think it’s something […]

VWCS Bd. given Eggerss Stadium update

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer Eggerss Stadium and personnel items were at the forefront of Wednesday’s meeting of the Van Wert City Board of Education. Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Bill Clifton told board members that new bleachers are to be installed on the visitors’ side of Eggerss Stadium, but the project has been slowed temporarily by […]

VW man gets prison term, forfeits firearm

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Van Wert man was sent to prison while a city woman was arraigned on a drug-related charge during hearings held this week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Kelly Alvarez, 23, of Van Wert, was sentenced to 16 months in prison on one count each of receiving stolen property and […]

Elks Day at Camp Clay has great turnout

VW independent/submitted information Kids and adults alike certainly took advantage of the gorgeous day on Tuesday, June 20, with more than 575 kids and 100 or so parents showing up at the YMCA’s Camp Clay for the seventh Elks Day at Camp Clay.   This free day at Camp Clay was provided to all area youngsters Van […]

Ohio A-G adds school safety initiatives

Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced increased efforts by the Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) to aid educators and law enforcement in preparing for and reacting to a potentially violent school incident. “Schools should be safe, nurturing places for children […]

Edward Jones office supports program

VW independent/submitted information Eric Hurless, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Van Wert, is supporting Operation Back to School by using his office as a drop-off location for a school supplies drive. Local residents may help support this effort by bringing in items to his Edward Jones branch office, 1119 Westwood Drive, Suite C (across from Sycamore Ice Cream), during regular business hours […]

Lois Evelyn Lippi

Lois Evelyn Lippi, 96, passed away at 8:22 a.m. Monday, June 18, 2018, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born November 8, 1921, in Van Wert, a daughter of Dewey and Mary (Ladd) Gillespie, who both preceded her in death. On January 12, 1938, she married Albert John Lippi, who is also […]