Marilyn Steward, 87, of Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, died Friday, July 27, 2018, at Baptist Homes. She was born February 22, 1931, in Van Wert, the daughter of Poe and Grace Doner, who both preceded her in death. She was married to Omar W. Steward for 60 years. Other survivors include three sons, Mark Steward, Graham […]
POSTED: 08/02/18 at 9:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor This weekend is another busy one in Van Wert County, starting today with the 127 Yard Sale and continuing with the Van Wert Rib Fest on Friday and Saturday. The 127 Yard Sale is billed as the “World’s Longest Yard Sale” and stretches 690 miles from Gadsden, Alabama, to five miles north […]
POSTED: 08/02/18 at 7:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation (VWCF) recently presented The Van Wert County Airport Authority with a check for $250,000 to continue the mission of inspiring growth in the community. Funding for this project was provided by the Oscar J. Scaer Memorial Fund administered through The Foundation. This fund is an endowment created […]
POSTED: 08/02/18 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Thousands of Ohio children head back to school this month as summer comes to a close. For many students, their day starts and ends by riding on a school bus. School buses are required to be inspected twice every year to ensure they are safe to transport children to and from school, […]
POSTED: 08/02/18 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Hearth & Home in Van Wert is sponsoring a Business Day at the YMCA’s Camp Clay Aqua Center on Thursday, August 2. 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 Jenn Salazar, Ana Arnold, Jan Osbourne, Nina Workinger, […]
POSTED: 08/02/18 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert High School Athletic Booster Club will host a Spaghetti Dinner and Community Pep Rally on Wednesday, August 8, in the Van Wert High School Commons. This event is open to the public and will serve as a fundraiser for the club, as well as offer fans an opportunity to […]
POSTED: 08/02/18 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Urban Meyer and a strong class of area quarterbacks are among this week’s random thoughts. Urban Meyer and Ohio State Most people have heard that Ohio State head football coach Urban Meyer has been placed on paid leave and the reason why. When the news broke, I wasn’t convinced that Meyer […]
POSTED: 08/02/18 at 5:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information First United Methodist Preschool, 113 W. Central Ave., is currently accepting registrations for the 2018-2019 school year. First United Methodist Preschool is a Christian-based school that prepares children to succeed in all areas of life. The curriculum is driven by Ohio Department of Education standards and each teacher is there to provide a positive […]
POSTED: 08/01/18 at 7:49 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
The Van Wert Dons 12U team wrapped up its Little League season with a 6-4 victory over Latty to take home the championship at the ninth annual Middle Point Ballpark Festival. Team members include (front row, from the left) Keaton Sudduth, Spencer Clay, Briston Wise, Kaden Shaffer, Conner Campbell, Ashton Baer; (back row) Coach Spencer Wise, […]
POSTED: 08/01/18 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information Plan to attend the Healthy Block Party on Westwood Drive from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, August 9. Family Health Care of Northwest Ohio, the Van Wert County General Health District, and Westwood Behavioral Health have teamed up to host this event. “Family Health Care is very excited to be part of this community […]
POSTED: 08/01/18 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: News