VW independent/submitted information LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1 has announced road projects in Van Wert County for the coming week. They include the following: Ohio 81, between Mendon Road and Thomas Road, west of the village of Elgin, was closed May 6 for approximately 45 days for the replacement of twin culvert […]
POSTED: 05/24/19 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor TIFFIN — Lawson Blackmore and Jalen McCracken were too much for Lexington on Thursday. Blackmore allowed just three hits, including one through six innings, walked none, struck out a dozen Minutemen batters and clubbed a solo home run, while McCracken had two of Van Wert’s four hits, three RBIs, and scored […]
POSTED: 05/23/19 at 9:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A storm that blew through the city of Van Wert on Thursday morning resulted in downed trees and some property damage that includes houses, businesses, and vehicles. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy noted that a potent Midwest storm that spawned tornadoes and flooding rains […]
POSTED: 05/23/19 at 2:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Paul Eugene Pancake, 92, died at 6:38 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Van Wert Health. He was born May 22, 1927, in Van Wert County, the son of Russell and Goldie (Jewel) Pancake, who both preceded him in death. On March 21, 1954, he married Carol Jane (Stout) Pancake, who died July 19, 2008. Paul […]
POSTED: 05/23/19 at 2:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Linda (Coil) Howell of Rockford passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at the Laurels Nursing Home in Rockford. Survivors include her husband, Larry Howell; her sons, Craig Fisher and Curtis (Rebekah) Fisher; two stepchildren, Jeffery Howell and Kim (Paul) Rapking; her siblings, Kenneth (JoAnn) Coil, Barry (Donna) Coil and Jeff (Kimala) Coil, Beverly Grimes […]
POSTED: 05/23/19 at 2:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports The Division IV regional championship softball game between Crestview and Antwerp has been moved to 5:30 p.m. on Friday at Marathon Diamonds in Findlay. The game was scheduled to be played at 12 p.m. Saturday, but was rescheduled due to the weather forecast.
POSTED: 05/23/19 at 10:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The state saw much improved employment figures in April, with a total of 11 Ohio counties, including Van Wert County, having unemployment rates at or below 2.5 percent last month, according to labor figures released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Only seven counties had unemployment rates at or […]
POSTED: 05/23/19 at 12:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation (VWAPAF), announces a valued addition to its team of professionals. Kylie Owens was recently named the VWAPAF marketing director. She replaces Tafi Stober, who was named the new executive director to replace retiring director Paul Hoverman. “We sought a candidate who embodies and projects the […]
POSTED: 05/23/19 at 12:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
YMCA Camp Clay Director Kevin Morrison thanked Hickory Sticks Golf Club for being a sponsor for swimming at the Aqua Park and use of the splash pad this Sunday, May 26. Those using the Aqua Park Monday through Thursday will pay just $3 admission, thanks to our business sponsors. Shown are Morrison (left) with Hickory […]
POSTED: 05/23/19 at 12:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Van Wert woman was sentenced to prison during hearings held over the past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Candice Huffman, 33, of Van Wert, was sentenced for 18 months in prison on one count each of trespass in a habitation and theft of drugs, each a felony of […]
POSTED: 05/23/19 at 12:44 am. FILED UNDER: News