Dolores Ann (Johns) Balyeat passed away early Sunday morning December 22, 2019. She was born December 31, 1929, in Ojai, California, to Robert A. and Goldie (Miller) Johns, who both preceded her in death. A 1947 graduate and class secretary of Van Wert High School, Dolores continued to organize class reunions for many years. Following […]
POSTED: 12/23/19 at 3:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Mary J. Agler, 78, of Van Wert, died at 1:35 a.m. Monday December 23, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was born March 1, 1941, in Van Wert, the daughter of Clarence “Bud” and Ruby (Johnson) Murphy, who both preceded her in death. On October 24, 1964, she married James Paul Agler, who died […]
POSTED: 12/23/19 at 3:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Duane D. Clifton, 93, of Willshire, passed away Sunday morning, December 22, 2019, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Duane was born March 22, 1926 in Van Wert County, the son of Benjamin Harrison and Jennie M. (Culbertson) Clifton, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Edith M. Boice on […]
POSTED: 12/23/19 at 3:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Led by Jace Vining, Wayne Trace had four players reach double figures to help the Raiders defeat Van Wert 64-57 in non-conference boys’ basketball action at Van Wert High School on Saturday. Vining finished with 24 points, including with 12 of those coming in the second stanza, as the Raiders turned […]
POSTED: 12/23/19 at 4:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview’s Jake Bowersock (above) puts in two of his 15 points and Landon Price (below) added 10 to help the Lancers defeat Fort Jennings 57-48 on Saturday night. Lincolnview led 14-9 after one quarter, 26-20 at halftime and 41-30 after three quarters. Clayton Leeth added nine for the Lancers and Aaron Cavinder finished with eight […]
POSTED: 12/23/19 at 4:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag includes questions about Van Wert basketball, the Lincolnview Lancers, the Northwest Conference basketball race and Ohio State vs. Clemson. Q: With the end of the year nearly here, I’d like to get your thoughts on Van Wert basketball. Name withheld upon request A: Both teams are adjusting […]
POSTED: 12/23/19 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Country supergroup Lonestar joined with songwriter and performer Phil Vassar for a sold-out Christmas concert at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio on Sunday evening. Vassar and Lonestar performed a number of their biggest hits, and also sang Country arrangements of Christmas classics. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 12/22/19 at 11:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
KIM SUTTON, JANE NICE & MELINDA KRICK/for the Van Wert independent PAULDING — Paulding County Bicentennial Committee members are counting down the final days and hours of the year as they get ready to welcome 2020. The new year is even more eagerly anticipated than usual because it will mark the 200th birthday of Paulding […]
POSTED: 12/22/19 at 11:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Various Van Wert County offices will be closed Tuesday, December 24, beginning at noon, and will reopen on Thursday, December 26, to celebrate Christmas. County offices will also be closed Tuesday, December 31, beginning at noon, and will reopen Thursday, January 2, 2020, to celebrate the new year. Offices affected include the […]
POSTED: 12/22/19 at 11:28 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert City/County DARE Team and Elks Lodge 1197 will be bringing Ray Lozano to Van Wert to speak at Van Wert City Schools. Lozano has educated and entertained thousands of students in hundreds of schools, from Alaska to Florida and internationally. Lozano has a talent and gift for conveying what […]
POSTED: 12/22/19 at 11:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News