This is to inform you of Shelley R. James’s change of address effective Sunday, July 1, 2018. Shelley relocated from rural Van Wert to her heavenly mansion at 6:10 a.m. into the arms of the one who truly loves her: Jesus Christ. Shelley was born November 2, 1959, in Van Wert, the daughter of Hilda […]
POSTED: 07/03/18 at 9:04 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor While new Van Wert Police Sergeant Brandi Dershem said she loved being a dispatcher, it was a desire to do more that led her to, first, being a police officer, and now the first woman sergeant in the history of the department. “It got to a point where I wanted more responsibility,” […]
POSTED: 07/03/18 at 8:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information United Way of Van Wert County Executive Director Vicki Smith announced that Tisha Fast has been named the 2018 campaign chair. “I am looking forward to working with Tisha on this year’s campaign,” Smith said. “Tisha brings a great passion to the campaign chair position. She has been a strong leader in […]
POSTED: 07/03/18 at 8:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging motorists to help keep everyone safe by moving over when they see a stationary public safety vehicle, emergency vehicle, road service, or highway maintenance vehicle on the side of the road with flashing or rotating lights. From 2013-2017, Ohio State Highway Patrol cruisers were involved […]
POSTED: 07/03/18 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Vallace Hunt was recently elected to a three-year term on the Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation Board of Trustees. “I look forward to welcoming Vallace Hunt to the board and working with him to continue our focus on the growth and improvement of our community,” said VWAEDC Executive Director Stacy Adam, while also […]
POSTED: 07/03/18 at 8:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert 10 St. Marys Memorial 2 Van Wert snapped a 1-1 tie with eight runs in the fourth inning and the Cougars went on defeat visiting St. Marys Memorial 10-2 on Monday. A first inning RBI single by Hayden Maples scored Keaton Brown and gave Van Wert a 1-0 lead, […]
POSTED: 07/03/18 at 6:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview’s Riley Saylor tags an Antwerp base runner during Monday’s ACME regular season finale against the Archers. Crestview had more hits in the game, but Antwerp took advantage of six unearned runs to defeat the Knights 7-1. Crestview will open sectional tournament action at home against Delphos St. John’s at 6:15 p.m. Thursday. The winner […]
POSTED: 07/03/18 at 6:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
John A. Wanner, 68, of Rockford, formerly of Columbus, died at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2018, at the Laurels of Shane Hill, where he had been a patient. He was born June 27, 1950, in Columbus, the son of John and Mary Catherine (Breen) Wanner, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include two […]
POSTED: 07/02/18 at 11:01 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Area Nurses Association Officers met on June 20 at the Black Angus Restaurant to award three scholarships. First recipient of a $750 scholarship was Kelly Twigg of Rockford. Twigg is an Registered Nurse and works in Van Wert Health’s emergency room. She attends Indiana Wesleyan College and is working […]
POSTED: 07/02/18 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
On Tuesday, July 19, Van Wert Health (formerly Van Wert County Hospital) is sponsoring a special “Kids Fun Day at YMCA Camp Clay”. On that day, the hospital will not only be sponsoring free admission to the YMCA Camp Clay Aqua Park and free shaved ice from 1-5 p.m., but free sunscreen and bottled water, and […]
POSTED: 07/02/18 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: News