Robert D. Fair, 89, of Delaware, and formerly of Van Wert, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018. Bob was born April 19, 1929, in Middle Point, the son of Peter and Bernice (Scott) Fair, who both preceded him in death. In 1947, Bob graduated from Middle Point School. After a few years working at Borden […]
POSTED: 08/06/18 at 3:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Wiffleball flies off the bat of Kaden Farmer of the Welker team during Saturday’s Van Wert Rib Fest Wiffleball Tournament at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. A Corn Hole tournament was also held during the annual festival. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 08/06/18 at 8:11 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Although the weather was hot and muggy on Saturday, a nice crowd was on hand that evening at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds to enjoy good food and entertainment at the Van Wert Rib Fest. Wyatt Richardson/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 08/06/18 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio State Bar Association President Robin Weaver has appointed Judge Kevin H. Taylor to serve as chair of the OSBA’s Ethics Committee. Judge Taylor serves on the bench of the Van Wert County Probate and Juvenile Court. He is a member of the governing board of the Juvenile Center of […]
POSTED: 08/06/18 at 7:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Local gasoline prices vary widely this week, from 25 cents below the state average of $2.78 to 11 cents more than the state average. The low price of $2.53 per gallon is shared by Murphy USA in the Towne Center shopping center and Lassus Handy Dandy in the 800 block of North […]
POSTED: 08/06/18 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Middle School has announced 2018-19 school opening information for parents and students. Sixth grade students are invited to an orientation from 9 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, August 14. Sixth grade students should enter the school at the VWMS gymnasium entrance. Students will be served a complimentary pizza lunch at the conclusion […]
POSTED: 08/06/18 at 7:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert High School Principal Bob Priest has announced days and times when VWHS students can pick up their schedules for the 2018-19 school year. Schedule pick-up for VWHS students is as follows: Seniors — Wednesday, August 8, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Juniors — Thursday, August 9, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sophomores […]
POSTED: 08/06/18 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Market at the Wass will be especially busy this Saturday with the 127 Garage Sales going on. We’ll be having live music with Aubrey Gebert and Gabrielle Emerick, along with all of the fruits, veggies, and handmade items edible and not! Make sure you check out our community made art exhibit of life-sized sunflowers […]
POSTED: 08/06/18 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
You may have heard that the Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation is making plans to add on to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert. You would be correct. Now in our 12th year of operation, we have literally outgrown our building, or at least our programming has outgrown our building. We certainly have one […]
POSTED: 08/06/18 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Coming off a 10-13 (3-5 NWC) season, some talented players have graduated, but other talented players are back to play volleyball at Lincolnview High School. “We lost four big hitting seniors which we will miss but still have six letter winners back,” Lincolnview head coach JaNahn Evans said. “We are relying […]
POSTED: 08/06/18 at 5:25 am. FILED UNDER: Sports