VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming has announced that Van Wert-Decatur Road, between Burger King and Chief Supermarket, will be closed Wednesday, June 3, from noon-8 p.m., for pavement repair. If postponed because of inclement weather, the work is planned for Thursday, June 4, during the same times.
POSTED: 05/27/20 at 1:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Two recent Lincolnview High School graduates have signed letters of intent to run track at the University of Findlay. Colton Trenkamp (above) lettered four times in track and twice in cross country for the Lancers. Trenkamp, the son of Jason Trenkamp and Corry Shrider, will major in Exercise Science. Brad Korte (below) also lettered four […]
POSTED: 05/27/20 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
A pair of recent Lincolnview graduates have signed on to continue their cross country and track careers at University of Findlay. Devon Bill (above), the son of John Bill and Mystee Kiessling was a four-time letter winner and a three-time State cross country team qualifier. He’ll major in Exercise Science. Joe Sadowski (below), the son […]
POSTED: 05/27/20 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information YMCA of Van Wert County staff and board members are looking forward to the reopening of its facility this coming Monday, June 1. The YMCA recently sent out a letter detailing its phased-in reopening plans and some of the precautions it will be taking to keep those using the facility safe from […]
POSTED: 05/27/20 at 1:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
Letta M. Stetler, 88, of Van Wert, passed away early Sunday morning, May 24, 2020, at The Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. She was born April 1, 1932, in Mercer County, the daughter of Cecil and Amy (Davies) Walls, who both preceded her in death. Letta married John Doyle Stetler on September 17, 1950, […]
POSTED: 05/26/20 at 3:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, provided updates Tuesday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. New congregate care unified response teamsGovernor DeWine announced on Tuesday the formation of new Congregate Care Unified Response Teams to test residents and staff members in Ohio’s nursing homes. “Nursing […]
POSTED: 05/26/20 at 3:07 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information On Tuesday, the Van Wert County General Health District is reporting its sixth confirmed case of COVID-19 in a resident in the county. The health department is working to notify those who may have been in contact with the confirmed case. Four of the six confirmed cases in Van Wert County have recovered. […]
POSTED: 05/26/20 at 3:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
POSTED: 05/26/20 at 6:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information PAULDING — Photos are needed for Paulding County, Ohio: A Pictorial History Volume III, which is planned for publication by the John Paulding Historical Society later this fall. The book committee is asking for images — including photographs, snapshots, slides, drawings, maps, paintings, and printed memorabilia — covering circa 1820 to 2020 from […]
POSTED: 05/26/20 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around no Indy 500, OHSAA and expanded football playoffs, and college football and California. Weird One of the mainstays of Memorial Day weekend (although hardly the most important) is the Indianapolis 500. It was strange not having the race run Sunday. It’s been delayed until August […]
POSTED: 05/26/20 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports