Leah A. Shaw, 82, of Van Wert, died at 8:25 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her family. She was born June 23, 1936, in Decatur, Indiana, the daughter of Edward E. May and Isabell (Swygart) Morris, who both preceded her in death. On December 19, 1964, she married Dewey […]
POSTED: 01/30/19 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor It’s certain to be a packed house at Ray Etzler Gymnasium Friday night, as the Crestview Knights and Lincolnview Lancers play the next chapter of their Northwest Conference and Van Wert County rivalry. A lot is at stake – the winner will stay alive in the NWC championship chase, while the […]
POSTED: 01/30/19 at 6:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports DELPHOS — Lincolnview enjoyed a 16-10 lead after one quarter, but the Lady Lancers couldn’t keep pace and lost at Delphos St. John’s 61-42 in non-conference girls’ basketball action on Tuesday. The Blue Jays scored the visitors 22-8 in the second period to grab a 32-24 lead then won the third […]
POSTED: 01/30/19 at 6:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Ottawa-Glandorf dropped one spot to No. 5 in Division III while Minster and Ottoville remained No. 2 and 10 respectively in this week’s Associated Press Ohio high school girls basketball poll. The full poll can be seen below with won-lost record and total points (first-place votes in parentheses). DIVISION I 1, […]
POSTED: 01/30/19 at 6:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Thomas M. Webster, 76, of Van Wert passed away peacefully at 8:20 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2019, at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born April 23, 1942, in Tonawanda, New York, the son of Willis Webster and Mary (Meier) Webster VanEtten, who both preceded him in death. Thomas served his country as […]
POSTED: 01/29/19 at 10:49 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The YMCA and YWCA will be closed on Wednesday due to the cold temperatures expected. The Brumback Library’s main branch will close today at 5 p.m., and is to be closed on Wednesday. The Wren and Willshire branches are closed today and Wednesday, while the Convoy and Ohio City branches will close at 1 p.m. […]
POSTED: 01/29/19 at 10:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Monica Kelsey, an Indiana first responder who was abandoned as a baby by her biological mother and now promotes Safe Haven Baby Boxes, joined with Van Wert Health President/CEO Jim Pope to in announcing the installation of a baby box at the local hospital. The baby boxes provide an anonymous alternative to […]
POSTED: 01/29/19 at 8:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer Dogs left outside that bark excessively will be a topic of discussion at a future meeting of Van Wert City Council. Councilman At-Large Bill Marshall brought up the subject during Monday night’s meeting and acknowledged there is an ordinance currently on the books. “It think it’s something we need to look at […]
POSTED: 01/29/19 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — With sustained, bitter cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills predicted for all of the state this week, the Ohio Department of Aging reminds all Ohioans to treat extreme temperatures just as they would a coming snow or ice storm. Be prepared and check on older loved ones and neighbors before, during, […]
POSTED: 01/29/19 at 7:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Family Health Care of Northwest Ohio is not only supporting the 2018-19 United Way campaign by giving 16 percent more this year, but receives support back from United Way. The agency applies for funds to help operate its patient centered care facility. The agency offers primary physician care, behavioral health care, and dental care to […]
POSTED: 01/29/19 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: News