James D. Smith, 80, of Van Wert, passed away Friday afternoon, March 6, 2020, at Van Wert Manor. He was born July 21, 1939, in Van Wert, the son of Glenn O. and Irene (Munday) Smith, who both preceded him in death. On February 6, 1965, he married the former Marcia Droll, who survives. Other […]
POSTED: 03/08/20 at 1:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Maurice McClure, 98, of Van Wert, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Parker, Arizona. He was born October 18, 1921, in Van Wert, the son of Roy T. and Ora E. (Mathews) McClure, who both preceded him in death. On June 18, 1950, he married the former Marguerite Conley, who passed away July 13, […]
POSTED: 03/08/20 at 1:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert firefighters were called out twice on Saturday to Bob Evans Restaurant on West Ervin Road for suspicion of fire. The first call was at 11:20 a.m., while the second call was at 12:25 p.m. According to firefighters at the scene, smoldering mulch beneath the foundation of the building near the restaurant’s entrance had […]
POSTED: 03/07/20 at 2:54 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information As part of the State of Ohio’s ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) within long-term care facilities, the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) are encouraging facilities to exercise recommendations to prevent the spread of germs as provided by […]
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VW independent/submitted information On Tuesday, March 10, the Van Wert High School Symphonic Band will host the Lincolnview and Crestview bands for a “Pre-Contest Exchange Concert”. This free event will be held in the Saltzgaber Music Hall of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio and begin at 7 p.m. All three bands will […]
POSTED: 03/07/20 at 8:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
A lifelong dream has come true for Devin Siano, who recently established Own the Night Entertainment to provide DJ, emcee, lighting, and sound services for wedding receptions, company events, parties, etc. Siano, who cut the ribbon Friday to officially open his new business, said he has always wanted to be a DJ from the time […]
POSTED: 03/07/20 at 8:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Bowling Green State University Men’s Chorus will be in concert at Van Wert’s First United Methodist Church on Monday, March 16, at 7 p.m. The chorus will be on its annual spring tour March 16-22. Performances include schools and churches throughout Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan and culminates with a performance at […]
POSTED: 03/07/20 at 8:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, vehicle defects contributed to an increase of fatal crashes from 2017 to 2019. Brake failures and tire blowouts were the most common causes cited in vehicle defect related crashes From 2017 to 2019, there were 6,409 crashes in Ohio caused by a vehicle defect. This […]
POSTED: 03/07/20 at 8:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert has two wrestlers who will return to action at the Division II Norwalk district on Saturday, and three area boys basketball teams will play in the Division IV regional semifinals at Bowling Green State University on Tuesday night. Division II wrestling NORWALK — Van Wert’s Gabe Steyer won his […]
POSTED: 03/06/20 at 9:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer If all goes as planned, Delphos City and Delphos St. John’s schools will officially join the Vantage Joint Vocational School District. During Thursday night’s monthly meeting, the Vantage Career Center Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution to add the Delphos City School District, effective July 1, unless Delphos residents opposed to […]
POSTED: 03/06/20 at 8:52 am. FILED UNDER: News