Funeral services have been scheduled for Russell N. Wiles. Mr. Wiles died on March 28, 2020, at Van Wert Health. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 29, at Pentecostal Tabernacle Church in Van Wert, with the Rev. Russell Lawrence officiating. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services […]
POSTED: 06/05/20 at 12:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Craig R. Gunsett, 65, of Convoy, passed away at 3:15 p.m. June 4, 2020, at Van Wert Manor. He was born December 25, 1954, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of John E. and Joan (Sowers) Gunsett, who both preceded him in death A 1974 graduate of Crestview High School, Craig went on to retire […]
POSTED: 06/05/20 at 12:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Ruth S. Lutterbeck Burnfield, 100, of rural Spencerville, passed away at 1:17 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at Lima Memorial Health System following a brief illness. She was born November 11, 1919, in Washington Township, Auglaize County, the daughter of Fred H. and Magdalena S. Kipp Lutterbeck, who both preceded her in death. She was […]
POSTED: 06/05/20 at 12:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Vantage Career Center Board of Education approved a new three-year contract for Treasurer Laura Peters, but deferred a decision on adding a board member to represent Delphos City Schools during its meeting Thursday evening. The board, which met virtually for possibly the last time, also approved a separation agreement with employee […]
POSTED: 06/05/20 at 7:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Although all 10 finalists for the 50th annual R.K. Thompson Self-Reliance Award display self-reliance in abundance, Victoria Snyder and Wyatt Richardson were named this year’s top winners of the 2020 self-reliance award. The program provides cash awards to Van Wert County high school seniors who best exhibit the trait of self-reliance. These […]
POSTED: 06/05/20 at 6:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information After more than years of service, Dispatcher Rickey L. Spoor retired from the Van Wert Police Department on Thursday. In 1989, Spoor was hired as a reserve officer and. in September 1990, he became a full-time dispatcher with the department. “During his years of service, Rick has been a knowledgeable, dependable, caring, […]
POSTED: 06/05/20 at 6:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
Note: This week’s Friday Flashback takes us back in time to February of 2014, when the Van Wert Cougars notched a big basketball win over the visiting Lima Sr. Spartans. Below is the game story as it appeared on the Sports page of the VW independent. DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The Van Wert Cougars rebounded after […]
POSTED: 06/05/20 at 2:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert Police Department solve an investigation into theft that occurred at the Van Wert Walmart store. Update: Crime Stoppers of Van Wert County has received several phone calls that have helped with the identity of the suspects involved with the May 16 […]
POSTED: 06/04/20 at 5:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Thursday the reopening of certain facilities, including certain entertainment facilities with health and safety restrictions. “As I’ve said, Ohioans are able to do two things at once. We can continue to limit the spread of COVID-19 while we safely reopen our economy,” Gov. DeWine said. […]
POSTED: 06/04/20 at 5:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
John E. Lare Jr., 55, of Convoy, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer at 12:20 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 8, 1964, in Van Wert, the son of John E. Lare Sr., who survives, and Mary (Koczur) Lare, who […]
POSTED: 06/04/20 at 5:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries