DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert County Common Pleas Court Magistrate Joe Quatman spent his last day in that position Friday chatting with friends, family members, and court staff during a reception in the courtroom. Quatman, who has a total of 40 years in the legal profession, has spent the last 19 years as court magistrate. […]
POSTED: 01/04/20 at 3:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information PAULDING — On Wednesday, February 12, the Paulding County Commissioners will host a celebration of the Bicentennial of Paulding County with a ceremony to formally launch the county’s 200th birthday year. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will be the featured speaker, while a number of county leaders involved with the Bicentennial celebration plan […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A change of management — and more importantly a change of branding and marketing philosophy — was the focus of a ribboncutting ceremony held Friday afternoon at what was formerly called Francis Furniture on South Washington Street. New manager Shane Vanover was on hand to greet Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce […]
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VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — The Convoy Historical Society presents a “Night of Magic” in the Convoy Opera House, 111 S. Main St. in Convoy, on Saturday, February 22, beginning at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 that evening. On stage for Act I will be Fort Wayne, Indiana, magician James Mitchell at 7 […]
POSTED: 01/04/20 at 2:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Lincolnview used a barrage of three point field goals to build a double digit lead, then the Lancers hung on to defeat Upper Scioto Valley 54-48 on Friday. Collin Overholt drilled four threes, including three straight to put the Lancers (5-3) ahead 17-13 at the end of the period, then the […]
POSTED: 01/03/20 at 11:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports KALIDA — The free throw line proved to be a big factor on Friday night, as Kalida topped Crestview 46-32. The Wildcats connected on 12-17 foul shots, including 8-11 in the fourth quarter, while Crestview shot just five free throws, hitting two. The victory improved Kalida’s overall record to 5-5, while […]
POSTED: 01/03/20 at 11:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are final scores of Friday night’s area high school basketball games, including four girls’ games played in the Green Meadows Conference. MAC Parkway 65 Coldwater 49Delphos St. John’s 47 New Knoxville 31Marion Local 48 St. Henry 31Minster 52 Fort Recovery 50Versailles 62 New Bremen 48 TRAC Lima Sr. 100 Fremont […]
POSTED: 01/03/20 at 10:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
James L. Spridgeon, 74, passed away at 6:48 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020, at his home in Van Wert. He was born July 12, 1945, in Van Wert, the son of Leo Leonard and Cora Evelyn (Johnson) Spridgeon, who both preceded him in death. On March 3, 1972, he married the former Jean Mosier, who […]
POSTED: 01/03/20 at 7:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Ronald A. Snyder, 69, of Van Wert, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020, during brief hospice inpatient care at Lima Memorial Hospital. Ron was born February 22, 1950, in Marion, the son of Eldon (Sam) Snyder, who preceded him in death, and Elizabeth (Betty) Snyder who survives in Van Wert. Ron was an athlete and […]
POSTED: 01/03/20 at 11:53 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information Local resident Vicki Chavarria served children and families through The Marsh Foundation for nearly 30 years. Recently, she retired from her position as a family teacher. Previously, she was also a foster parent. The way she describes her time working with children is “heart aches to heart hopes.” Chavarria has been kind […]
POSTED: 01/03/20 at 8:07 am. FILED UNDER: News