VW independent/submitted information ALLEN COUNTY, Ohio — A Van Wert man was seriously injured when he got out of a parked car he was driving after he had stopped along the side of Ohio 196, just north of the Allen-Auglaize County Line early Friday morning. Eric N. Gutierrez, 34, was taken to Lima Memorial Hospital […]
POSTED: 04/17/20 at 7:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor An official decision whether to reopen or close Ohio schools will be made in the coming days, a decision that will have a direct bearing on 2020 high school baseball, softball, boys tennis, track and field and lacrosse seasons. If schools are reopened on May 4, spring sports will be played […]
POSTED: 04/16/20 at 8:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, provided an update on the number of COVID-19 cases in Ohio and discussed how the state will develop its plan to reopen the economy. “Ohioans have done a great job, a phenomenal job, fighting back, staying home, ensuring physical distancing. […]
POSTED: 04/16/20 at 5:07 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information As of April 16, the Van Wert County General Health District, reports two confirmed cases, two recovered cases, 11 pending, and 26 negatives. When a confirmed case is hospitalized, this number will also be included in the statistics. The numbers reported daily are cumulative, except for hospitalizations, which the Health District reports […]
POSTED: 04/16/20 at 2:49 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The “I Am, He Said Celebration of Neil Diamond” concert has been rescheduled by special request of the artists to Saturday, October 3. This concert is slated to open up the fall season, but will not be part of the Fall 2020 series set to be announced in June. Rescheduled shows will honor all tickets […]
POSTED: 04/16/20 at 11:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Andrew Clark Howell, beloved husband and father, died in his home surrounded by family at the age of 35 as the sun rose on Easter Sunday. His six-year battle with brain cancer was a testament to the strength of his character and his belief that every day of life is a privilege. Andy was born […]
POSTED: 04/16/20 at 11:16 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor A mix of returning letter winners and promising newcomers are hoping for the chance to jump start Van Wert’s softball program this spring. Fourth year head coach Greg Steinecker has six letter winners back from last year’s team that finished 4-15 (1-8 WBL) and eight others ready to step up if […]
POSTED: 04/16/20 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
WYATT RICHARDSON & DAVE MOSIER/Van Wert independent While April 15 is normally a big day for many taxpayers, this year it was huge for Van Wert Police Officer Greg Blackmore, who officially retired Wednesday after 30 years on the police department — 24 of those as city DARE officer. During those decades of service, Officer […]
POSTED: 04/15/20 at 10:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Aubrie Nicole Moore, 4, of Middle Point, went with God to become our angel on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. Aubrie was born October 1, 2015, at DuPont Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She is the daughter of Kati Burgoon and Curtis Moore. Aubrie will forever be loved and […]
POSTED: 04/15/20 at 4:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Russell Melvin McIntosh, 79, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:58 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born February 7, 1941, in Scott, the son of Glenn Melvin McIntosh and Alveria (Humbarger) McIntosh, who both preceded him in death. On December 12, 1961, he married the former […]
POSTED: 04/15/20 at 4:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries