Editor’s note: This is the first of a series about Paulding County history to celebrate the county’s 100th anniversary this year. KIM SUTTON/for the VW independent PAULDING — As Paulding County residents prepare for a yearlong celebration of the county’s 200th anniversary, they can’t help but try to imagine what this land they call home […]
POSTED: 01/03/20 at 7:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to winterize their vehicles and follow safe driving tips in preparation for inclement weather. Winter weather can catch drivers off guard, but you can reduce the risks of being involved in a crash by making sure your vehicle is ready for the season, adopting winter […]
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VW independent/submitted information The Bandstand tells the story of musician Donny Novitski, who is about to take on the mission of his life: leading his band of fellow veterans into competition for America’s next swing band sensation. However, complicated relationships, the demands of competition, and the challenging after-effects of war may break these musicians. This […]
POSTED: 01/03/20 at 7:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview High School basketball player Aaron Cavinder is the first Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week of 2020. The 5-9 junior guard was nominated by head coach Brett Hammons. “Aaron has a great work ethic on and off the floor,” Hammons said. “He loves all the challenges that he is […]
POSTED: 01/03/20 at 4:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Larry L. Poling, 81, of Van Wert, died at 9:14 a.m. Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Van Wert Health. He was born February 22, 1938, in Van Wert, the son of Dallas and Mildred (Hanby) Poling, who both preceded him in death. On August 24, 1957 he married the former Joan Wortman. Larry was a […]
POSTED: 01/02/20 at 8:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Esther M. Ley, 100, of Van Wert, went to be with her Lord at 8:11 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2019, in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born April 10, 1919, in Middle Point, the daughter of Clifford Wilson Summersett and Hazel Ruth (Pollock) Summersett, who both preceded her in death. On March […]
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Wayne L. Scherry, 70, of Convoy, passed away Wednesday evening, January 1, 2020, at his residence. He was born January 11, 1949, in Allen County, Indiana, the son of Harold W. Scherry, who preceded him in death, and Dorothy I. (Strahm) Scherry, who survives in Decatur, Indiana. He married the former Kimberly R. Clifton on […]
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Editor’s note: After counting down the 10 top stories of 2019, the Van Wert independent also decided to talk about some of those stories that will continue to be newsmakers in 2020, along with new stories that may arise during the year. DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Several stories that were big news will continue to generate […]
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VW independent/submitted information CECIL — Clint A. Vance, a former board member for Paulding Exempted Village Schools and Vantage Career Center, formally announces he will run for the Republican nomination for the Paulding County commissioner’s seat that commences on January 3, 2021, in the March 17 primary. Vance, who was edged out in the 2018 republican […]
POSTED: 01/02/20 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor The new year brings with it double weekends for Crestview and Lincolnview, while the Van Wert Cougars are off until January 10. Below are brief previews of Friday and Saturday’s games involving the Knights and the Lancers. Crestview at Kalida, at Tinora After Friday’s 58-37 home loss to Delphos St. John’s […]
POSTED: 01/02/20 at 4:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports