Mark R. Riggenbach, 63, of Van Wert, passed away at 3:14 p.m. January 11, 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born February 29, 1956, in Van Wert, the son of Richard Riggenbach and Laura (Williamson) Riggenbach, who both preceded him in death. Mark was a 1974 graduate of Van Wert High School. He retired […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council welcomed a new mayor and three new Council members during its first meeting of 2020 on Monday evening. Prior to the meeting, Van Wert Municipal Court Judge Jill Straley administered the oath of office to the three new members — At-Large Councilman Jeff Kallas, Fourth Ward Councilman Andrew […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer CONVOY — Progress continues on Crestview’s classroom addition project and the district’s new Early Childhood Center. During her monthly report to the Crestview Local Board of Education on Monday, Superintendent Kathy Mollenkopf said masons are returning to work on three interiors walls and she told the board door frames are in place. […]
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VW independent/submitted information Ashley Shepherd, director of gifted services for the Western Buckeye Educational Service Center (ESC), announced that the 2020 Journal Gazette Van Wert County Spelling Bee will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, February 3, in the Marsh School Foundation Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. Thirteen contestants representing […]
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VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Board of Elections announces that the close of voter registration for the March 17 primary election is Tuesday, February 18. The elections office, in its new location at 1362 E. Ervin Road, will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. that day. Anyone not currently registered in […]
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VW independent/submitted information Thrivent Choice is a member-advised program that allows eligible members to recommend where Thrivent Financial distributes part of its charitable outreach funds each year. Thrivent Choice provides a platform for their members to have a financial impact on causes and nonprofits they care about. More than 40,000 nonprofits are enrolled in this […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around Van Wert, the halfway point of the basekball season, the shot clock debate, the national championship game and the newest head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Big challenges (updated) If anyone in northwest Ohio has a more challenging schedule than Van Wert or Lincolnview this weekend, […]
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Dorothea Pugh Plikerd, 87, of Spencerville, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Monday, January 13, 2020, at Roselawn Manor. She was born September 6, 1932, in Venedocia, the daughter of John Owen and Emerald Sayers Pugh, who both preceded her in death. On February 25, 1951, she married Wesley F. Plikerd, who died November 6, 2011. […]
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Ruth Anne (Frankhauser) Lewis, 78, of Ohio City, died Sunday, January 12, 2020, at her residence. Mrs. Lewis was born July 13, 1941, in Bluffton, the daughter of Levi and Mildred (Cotant) Frankhauser, who both preceded her in death. On December 23, 1961, she married Kenneth L. Lewis, who also preceded her in death. She […]
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VW independent/submitted information Twig I met on Thursday, January 9, in Conference Room A at noon at Van Wert Health with 24 members present. The “Pledge of Allegiance” was recited, followed by prayer given by Anne Bowen. The speaker for this meeting was Mitch Price, executive director of Historic Main Street Van Wert. He explained […]
POSTED: 01/13/20 at 8:36 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles