SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Van Wert improved to 2-0 with a 5-0 sweep of Celina in Western Buckeye League tennis action at Van Wert High School on Tuesday. At first singles, Kannen Wannemacher posted a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Logan Goettemoeller, while Zane Fast notched a 6-1, 6-3 win over Zach Haines at second singles. […]
POSTED: 04/02/19 at 10:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
E. Joanne Markley, 94, went home to be with her Lord at her home in Van Wert on Monday evening, April 1, 2019. She was born Elnora Joanne Runyon on July 16, 1924, in Middle Point, the daughter of Henry Lawrence and Jessie Mabel (Powell) Runyon, who both preceded her in death. On June 5, […]
POSTED: 04/02/19 at 4:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Dale G. Smith, 82, of Van Wert died at 9:20 a.m. Sunday, March 31, 2019, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born June 4, 1936, the son of Homer and Iva Ruth (Greenawalt) Smith, who both preceded him in death. Dale is survived by three sisters-in-law, Pat Smith of Van Wert, Wuaneta […]
POSTED: 04/02/19 at 4:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy and County Veteran Service Officer Barry Johns announced a partnership between their two agencies whose aim is to assist veterans in disaster situations. Under the current EMA guidelines, McCoy said his Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) responds to local house fires and other natural […]
POSTED: 04/02/19 at 6:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed an amicus brief with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals urging the court to reverse a lower court’s decision that found the Affordable Care Act (ACA) unconstitutional. The state of Montana joined Ohio in its brief. Yost argues the unconstitutional “individual mandate” can be […]
POSTED: 04/02/19 at 5:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are reminding drivers to keep their eyes and their focus on the roadway while driving. Last year, 51 people lost their lives and more than 6,800 were injured in […]
POSTED: 04/02/19 at 5:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — Convoy villagewide garage sales are scheduled for the weekend of May 17-18 throughout the community and surrounding area. Any household or business wanting to recycle, reclaim, or reuse items may participate in this community event. A listing of sales will be provided in a brochure that will be available in […]
POSTED: 04/02/19 at 5:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Courthouse parking lot improvement project is scheduled to begin on the evening of Friday, April 12, and be finished by the end of May. East and West Court streets, which run along each side of the Courthouse, will be closed for the duration of the project, as well […]
POSTED: 04/02/19 at 5:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information OHIO CITY — The Ohio City Volunteer Fire Department is holding its annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast from 6 a.m. until noon this Saturday, April 6, at the community building in Ohio City. The menu will include “all you can eat” pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, and sausage gravy and biscuits. All proceeds […]
POSTED: 04/02/19 at 5:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information WREN — The Wren Christmas Society will be holding a Soup and Sandwich fundraiser this Sunday, April 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Wren Eagles Nest, 110 W. Jackson St. The choice of soups will be chili or potato soup. The choice of sandwiches will be pulled pork or […]
POSTED: 04/02/19 at 5:44 am. FILED UNDER: News