Monday Mailbag to debut in August

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor One of several new features will debut next month at www.thevvindependent.com sports. The Monday Mailbag will feature answers to questions submitted by readers throughout the area. The questions can be about any high school sport (local or statewide), college football and the NFL. Those who submit questions will have a choice […]

Cooper Farms gives turkey to food banks

VW independent/submitted information OAKWOOD — Cooper Farms recently donated more than 800 cases, over 13,600 pounds, of turkey deli meat to food banks in the surrounding area. The donations were in honor of June being National Turkey Lovers’ Month.  “One of the main points of Turkey Lovers’ Month is to encourage people to eat more […]

Group plans summer camp at Camp Clay

VW independent/submitted information Buckeye Youth will host a summer camp on Friday, July 20, at the YMCA’s Camp Clay. Camp is open to boys and girls age 5 to 12.  The cost is $12 for members and $9 for each additional sibling and $15 for non-members and $12 for each additional sibling. Camp check in […]

YMCA Aqua Park donor

J. Richard Sealscott CPA Inc. is sponsoring a Business Day at the YMCA’s Camp Clay Aqua Center on Tuesday, July 10. Because of the sponsorship, those using the Aqua Center that day will pay only a $3 admission charge. Shown with Camp Clay Director Kevin Morrison (center) is Richard Sealscott and Whitney Sealscott of J. […]

Treasurer has final property tax reminder

VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County Treasurer Beverly Fuerst reminds all property owners that real estate taxes are due this coming Wednesday, July 11.  Payments paid by mail must be postmarked on or before July 11.   Those who want to use a credit card to pay their taxes can do so by visiting the treasurer’s […]

Cougars roar past Knights

Van Wert’s T.J. Reynolds beats the throw to Crestview’s Brant Richardson during Friday’s ACME sectional opener in Convoy. On the strength of a nine run fifth inning, the Cougars topped the Knights 13-2 in a run ruled game. Crestview will play St. Marys Memorial today, and Van Wert will take on No. 1 seed Lincolnview […]

Munroe leaves Chamber for national job

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor When Susan Munroe became president and CEO of the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce in September 2011, the Chamber was struggling: membership was down, programs were stagnant, and finances were more than a little shaky. “I was in a position of first having to rebuild relationships and to foster and encourage […]

Saylor Community Days parade marshal

VW independent/submitted information The parade grand marshal for the 2018 Convoy Community Days Parade will be Vicki Saylor, who recently retired after 28 years as Convoy clerk-treasurer. Saylor began her career August 1, 1990, under then-Mayor Tom Nelson, and served under six mayors, including Clair Harting, Dave Wagner, Wayne Dawson, Brad Guest, and current Mayor […]

Business Day sponsor

Lee Kinstle GM Sales & Service is sponsoring a Business Day at the YMCA’s Camp Clay Aqua Center on Monday, July 9. Because of the sponsorship, those using the Aqua Center that day will pay only a $3 admission charge. Shown with Camp Clay Director Kevin Morrison (right) is Eric McCracken of Lee Kinstle. YMCA photo

Public employee retirees to meet in July

VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County Chapter 12, District 2, Public Employee Retirees Inc. (PERI), will hold its next meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, at Trinity Friends Church, 605 N. Franklin St. in Van Wert. Mayor Amy Carles of the Ohio Consumer Counsel will be the guest speaker, while refreshments will be served […]