VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach stated Monday evening that a man wanted for armed burglary at a county residence has been captured. Sheriff Riggenbach reported that Stephen F. Spieldenner, 50, of Lima, was taken into custody in Fremont at approximately 6:15 p.m. Monday by deputies from the Sandusky County Sheriff’s […]
POSTED: 03/09/20 at 7:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Mildred L. (Snyder) Buechner, 93, of Van Wert, passed away at 2:35 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2020, at Hearth and Home in Van Wert. She was born January 22, 1927, in Van Wert County, the daughter of Chester Snyder and Grace (Stemen) Snyder, who both preceded her in death. On May 3, 1959, she married […]
POSTED: 03/09/20 at 4:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
John Norman Thatcher, 75, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware. He was born December 12, 1944, in Lima, the son of Helen (Wise) and Norman J. Thatcher, who both preceded him in death. John graduated from Lincolnview High School. In his formative years he grew up on a […]
POSTED: 03/09/20 at 4:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Area residents had the chance to hear student music virtuosity on Sunday afternoon when the Van Wert County Foundation hosted the 17th annual Young Artists Recital at First United Methodist Church. Music students from Crestview, Lincolnview, and Van Wert entertained those who attended with pieces they had prepared for the Ohio Music […]
POSTED: 03/09/20 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH have announced the state’s protocol for maximizing coronavirus (COVID-19) testing resources now that in-state testing is available. “As the COVID-19 situation evolves, the Ohio Department of Health, working in conjunction with hospitals, primary care providers, and other […]
POSTED: 03/09/20 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — Convoy Community Days will be having its Spring Fever 31 Bag Bingo event this coming Saturday, March 14, at the Edgewood Park Building in Convoy. Doors open at 9 a.m. Early Bird Bingo starts at 10 a.m. with the purchase of an additional $5 card for a chance to win […]
POSTED: 03/09/20 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — Lima Sr., Shawnee, Ottawa-Glandorf, Antwerp, Columbus Grove and Parkway are among the teams that will represent northwest Ohio in the Ohio High School Athletic Association boys basketball regionals this week. The Spartans will face Toledo Start in the Division I regional semifinals in Toledo, while Bowling Green State University […]
POSTED: 03/09/20 at 4:07 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert senior Gabe Steyer became a three-time Ohio High School Athletic Association State Wrestling qualifier by winning his second consecutive Division II district championship at Norwalk High School on Saturday. The 138-pound Steyer (43-2) went 4-0 at districts, including a 7-0 win over J.D. Thom of Perkins in the championship match. He’ll return to […]
POSTED: 03/09/20 at 4:07 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — Defending Division IV state champion Minster is the lone area team competing in the 2020 Ohio High School Athletic Association Girls Basketball State Tournament in Columbus later this week. The Lady Wildcats defeated Wayne Trace 65-30 on Saturday to win the Elida regional and a return trip to Columbus. […]
POSTED: 03/09/20 at 4:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Supporters and opponents of a high school shot clock came out in full force last week. Below are just some of the questions, comments, answers and responses to those for and against the idea, plus the results of an informal and anonymous poll of nine area basketball coaches. Q: Why are […]
POSTED: 03/09/20 at 4:05 am. FILED UNDER: Sports