James H. Mielke, 69, of Paulding, died at 3:05 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2018, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born November 18, 1949, the son of Carl and Wilma (Kauser) Mielke, who both preceded him in death. He married Karen Rose Ramsey Mielke and she survives in Paulding. In addition […]
POSTED: 12/01/18 at 8:30 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Mayor Jerry Mazur turned the switch to light up the city’s Christmas tree in Fountain Park to culminate Main Street Van Wert’s Very Merry Main Street Christmas ceremony. Local musician Wes Thompson also entertained the large crowd gathered in the park, while Santa Claus took children’s Christmas wishes and Truly Divine and Brewed […]
POSTED: 12/01/18 at 2:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YWCA of Van Wert County was inundated Friday evening with youngsters decorating gingerbread houses (above and below) during the YW’s annual Gingerbread Junction event. Gingerbread houses and all decorating items were provided by the YWCA. photos by Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 12/01/18 at 1:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Trinity Friends Church will be hosting the Van Wert County Ministerial Association’s annual Advent service at 7 p.m. this Sunday, December 2. Advent is a season observed in Christian churches and homes as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the Nativity of Jesus Christ at Christmas as well as the […]
POSTED: 12/01/18 at 1:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Ohio State Highway Patrol remains committed to removing impaired drivers from Ohio’s roads before senseless tragedies occur. During the first 10 months of 2018, troopers made 22,432 arrests for impaired driving, resulting in 51 fewer OVI-related fatal crashes. In 2017, there were 14,481 OVI-related crashes on Ohio roadways, killing 405 people […]
POSTED: 12/01/18 at 1:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Vantage Career Center Student Ambassadors held their annual Veterans Day fundraiser and sold small flags to be placed in a flag field displayed on the Vantage front lawn to honor veterans. Through those sales, 539 flags were sold, raising $269.50 to donate to American Legion Post 297 in Payne. Presenting the check to Post Commander […]
POSTED: 12/01/18 at 1:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County dog licenses for 2019 are now on sale at the County Auditor’s Office, Room 205 in the Van Wert County Courthouse, and at the following locations: Van Wert Animal Clinic, 13995 Lincoln Highway Dog House Grooming, 117 N. Washington St. Emme Lu’s, 7079 U.S. 127 Hall Lumber Company, 122 […]
POSTED: 12/01/18 at 1:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert Police Department solve a criminal damaging that occurred at Franklin Park. Sometime between November 21 and November 26, someone entered the men’s bathroom and broke several items. The soap dispenser was pulled from the wall and the stall divider and […]
POSTED: 12/01/18 at 1:36 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor With a full roster and experience, the wrestling team at Van Wert High School is ready to make some noise during the 2018-2019 season. The season begins today at the Jim McCracken Invitational in Sidney, a tournament that features over a dozen teams. While nothing is set in stone yet in […]
POSTED: 12/01/18 at 1:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports