Farm Bureau, SWCD to have joint event

VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Farm Bureau and Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District are co-hosting a fun- and award-filled evening on Tuesday, August 7, at Hickory Sticks Golf Club south of Van Wert. The banquet will begin at 5:30 p.m. with registration and the election of two people to the SWCD Board […]

Business Day sponsor

Leland Smith Insurance is sponsoring a Business Day at the YMCA’s Camp Clay Aqua Center on Thursday, July 5. 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 are Jason Bohyer, Krista Schlemmer, April Korte, Lisa Horstman, and Randy […]

State rep. supports religious freedom bill

Submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representative Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) has announced passage of House Bill 36, the “Ohio Pastor Protection Act,” by the Ohio House of Representatives. The bill seeks to emphasize and uphold religious freedom. House Bill 36, sponsored by Rep. Nino Vitale (R-Urbana), specifies that no ordained or licensed minister or religious […]

Van Wert 4 Mile Run set for July 21

Submitted information/Van Wert independent sports The Van Wert 4 Mile Run and 1 Mile Walk/Jog will be held Saturday July 21 at 8:00 p.m. starting by Eggress Stadium on West Crawford Street. Runners will pass through Central Avenue and navigate down South Walnut, past Franklin Park and Washington Place before looping back to finish in […]

John J. Harman

John J. Harman, 91, of Versailles, passed away at 9:58 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2018, at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center in Greenville. John was born March 5, 1927, in Versailles, the son of John E. and Myrtle (Day) Harman, who both preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, John was […]

10 people appear for CP Court hearings

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A total of 10 people appeared in Van Wert County Common Pleas over the last week, with most of the cases dealing with probation and bond violations. Three people appeared before Magistrate Joseph Quatman on Friday, June 29, for bond violation hearings. Milo Holt, 19, of Van Wert, admitted to violating his […]

VWPD has more info on infant’s death

VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Police Department has released more information on its investigation into the suspicious death of an infant that occurred last week. According to information released on Tuesday, the VWPD received a 9-1-1 call at 3:21 p.m. Monday, June 28, stating that an infant was not breathing. The dispatcher provided CPR […]

Van Wert YFC begins fundraising drive

VW independent/submitted information West Central Ohio Youth for Christ is beginning its 2018 Summer Funding Drive, with the goal of raising $1,000 for each day throughout the month of July. The purpose of the funding drive is to help the chapter raise the necessary funds to do even more ministry over this coming year and […]

Sportsmen plan Trade Days/Flea Market

VW independent/submitted information WILLSHIRE — The Willshire Sportsman’s Club will be holding its annual Trade Days and Flea Market August 3-4.The event will be held on the club grounds, 1½ miles east of Willshire on Ohio 81.Hours are 8 a.m. until dusk. Vendors from across the area will have various craft and flea market items […]

Joyce Ann Lynch

Joyce Ann Lynch, 68, of Van Wert, died at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 2, 2018, in her sleep at home. She was born September 20,1950, in Van Wert, the daughter of Lester Christian Sealscott and Bonnie Marie (Baker) Sealscott, who both preceded her in death. Surviving is her husband, Larry Eugene Lynch of Van Wert; […]