Lillian Mae Samples crossed over on Wednesday morning, June 24, 2020. She was born May 5, 1934, the daughter of William J. and Ethel (Dillbone) Myers. Both parents preceded her in death. Surviving are her two daughters, Vanessa Humerickhouse and Michelle (Mike) Eickholt; two grandchildren, Bailey (John Mazur) Hall and Allie (Zechariah) Simerman; two great-grandchildren, […]
POSTED: 06/25/20 at 2:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Edward L. Keber, 89, of rural Van Wert, passed away at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. He was born June 5, 1931, in Spalding, Nebraska, the son of Jacob Henry and Margaret Irene (Patterson) Keber, who both preceded him in death. On September 10, 1955, he […]
POSTED: 06/25/20 at 2:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer Wednesday’s Van Wert City Board of Education meeting was the final one for Superintendent Vicki Brunn. Brunn, who was hired in February 2018, announced her retirement in January and said she’s relocating to California to be closer to her children and grandchildren. She’s being replaced by Van Wert Middle School Principal Mark […]
POSTED: 06/24/20 at 11:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County’s Victim Services Department is offering a free learning event for Van Wert and surrounding communities. Human Trafficking 101 will take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, in the First United Methodist Church basement. YWCA Victims Services Director Jamie Evans will lead the event and give […]
POSTED: 06/24/20 at 11:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — Owen Treece scattered three hits over seven innings while striking out a dozen batters to help Van Wert to a 7-0 summer season baseball win over Crestview on Wednesday. In his last two outings, Treece has fanned 28 batters and against the Knights, he also drove in the team’s […]
POSTED: 06/24/20 at 9:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lisa Rose, 58, of Van Wert, passed away at her residence on Friday, June 20, 2020. Lisa was a kind woman with a giving heart. She worked as an STNA for many years, serving those in need of a helping hand. Lisa loved to travel, especially to Florida and Tennessee. Lisa loved the ocean, her […]
POSTED: 06/24/20 at 3:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Six people appeared for sentencing during hearings held this past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Tate Arnold, 38, of Van Wert, was sentenced to 36 months in prison on each of two counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs, both felonies of the third degree; one count of aggravated possession […]
POSTED: 06/24/20 at 11:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information A public hearing will be held at 8 p.m. Monday, July 6, to consider the budget prepared by the Hoaglin Township Trustees of Van Wert County for the next succeeding. fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. The hearing will be held at the office of the Hoaglin Township Trustees, \ 3975 Hoaglin […]
POSTED: 06/24/20 at 11:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Some of you may not know we rent out the Wassenberg for an awesome venue. We are happy to announce we are again accepting smaller capacity rentals. Give us a call if you need to gather. Our gallery is also an awesome space to hold meetings with plenty of room for social distancing! Our 65th […]
POSTED: 06/24/20 at 11:28 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted on Tuesday provided the updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Public Awareness campaignsGovernor DeWine announced two public awareness campaigns aimed at spreading awareness of Covid-19 prevention measures that impact the well-being of Ohioans and the Ohio economy. “The messages […]
POSTED: 06/24/20 at 7:06 am. FILED UNDER: News