VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Decatur Road, between Burger King and Chief Supermarket, is still scheduled to be closed Wednesday, June 3, but the start time has been changed from noon to 8 a.m. because of possible inclement weather.
POSTED: 06/02/20 at 11:12 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Board of Elections will have a special meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 4, at the Board of Election office on East Ervin Road.
POSTED: 06/02/20 at 11:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Elizabeth Ann Greene, 76, of Convoy, passed away at 11:50 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2020, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Payne. She was born August 20, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Elbert and Jean L. Parker, who both preceded her in death. On July 12, 1980, she married William N. Greene, who […]
POSTED: 06/02/20 at 7:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Those who participated in Tuesday’s “No Justice No Peace March” in Van Wert took a knee in silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the same amount of time George Floyd was fatally restrained by police in Minneapolis. Check back later for photos of the march. Video by Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 06/02/20 at 6:17 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Todd Olen “Toad” Coil, 51, died Friday morning, May 29, 2020, at his residence in Ohio City. He was born July 14, 1968, in Van Wert, the son of Olen Ivan Coil and Becky Jo (Mottinger) Prince, who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Melba and Harold […]
POSTED: 06/02/20 at 2:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Charles “Chuck” Gengler, 67, of Delphos, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020, at his residence. He was born August 21, 1952, at home in Delphos, the son of Nick and Madeline “Shorty” (Howlett) Gengler; his father, Nick, passed on June 30, 2002, and his mother survives in Delphos. On July 12, 1974, he married the […]
POSTED: 06/02/20 at 8:11 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council members met as a committee of the whole on Monday evening to further discuss zoning definitions, especially as they pertain to homeless shelters. As part of legislation prepared at the April 20 meeting of Council, but not yet adopted, five group housing definitions would be added as amendments […]
POSTED: 06/02/20 at 7:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Sixteen performing arts centers and venues from around the state of Ohio, including Van Wert Live Events, are joining forces to survey the consumer confidence of their audiences amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Venues designed to bring together large gatherings of people to experience a live performance are being hit especially hard by […]
POSTED: 06/02/20 at 7:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Jacob Thomas, 28, of Rudolph, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020, at his residence. Jacob was born January 11, 1992, in Findlay, the son of John Holland and Kristie Thomas. Jacob is survived by his mother, Kristie (Kevin) Baer of Convoy; his father, John Holland of Joliet, Illinois; his fiancée, Rylie Lemley; his children, Emaleigh Thomas […]
POSTED: 06/02/20 at 6:53 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s edition of Random Thoughts centers around Major League Baseball, the minors, the NBA season, the Northwest Conference and football playoff expansion. MLB I could be wrong, but I’m getting the sinking feeling this will be a summer without Major League Baseball. I’m not about to take sides, to say […]
POSTED: 06/02/20 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports