“Pop-up” storms have affected areas of the county and surrounding counties since July 4. Some of those storms have provided very beneficial rains across Van Wert County, while some areas of the county have received no rain and remain very dry. Thursday afternoon, storms produced damage and winds over the south central and southeastern corner […]
POSTED: 07/09/20 at 10:21 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates Thursday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated county risk levelsGovernor DeWine announced Thursday that new public health data has led the Ohio Department of Health to designate 12 counties as being in a Red Alert Level […]
POSTED: 07/09/20 at 10:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Jordan Chacon, owner of JC’s Delivery, cuts the ribbon on his new business on Thursday morning. Chacon noted that his service will deliver food from any restaurant within 15 miles of the post office in Van Wert (Rockford would the farthest south). Those wanting to use the service can go to Facebook or call 419.771.3553 […]
POSTED: 07/09/20 at 10:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
James P. Wannemacher, 87, of Ottoville, died 11:25 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at his residence. He was born December 17, 1932, in Ottoville, the son of Leander and Catherine (Heckman) Wannemacher, who both preceded him in death. On January 13, 1961, he married Ruth Schumaker, and she survives in Ottoville. Other survivors include four […]
POSTED: 07/09/20 at 1:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information Subway Restaurants of Van Wert announce that Sam Price has been awarded a $2,500 Fresh Start Scholarship. The Fresh Start scholarship provides financial help to Subway restaurant employees continuing their education at a college, university, or a vocational-technical school. The program is funded by the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Inc. “I am very […]
POSTED: 07/09/20 at 6:12 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
VW independent/submitted information The Northwest Ohio Soil & Water Conservation Districts offers a free at-home “Do-It-Yourself” Junior Conservationist summer program. The program’s hands-on activities and registration can be found online at www.lucasswcd.org/jrcc.html. The soon-to-be Junior Conservationist will have fun learning about soil, water, plants, animals, community, and nature exploration by completing the required number of activities […]
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview and Crestview had to dodge raindrops, but both managed to play summer season baseball on Wednesday night, and Lincolnview’s Gavin Carter tossed a no-hitter. Van Wert’s game against Kalida was rained out. Lincolnview 2 Delphos Jefferson 0 Gavin Carter pitched a no-hitter and fanned 15 Delphos Jefferson batters while giving […]
POSTED: 07/09/20 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information Registration is underway for the Van Wert Parks and Recreation Department’s 2020 fishing tournament, scheduled for 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, July 18 at Van Wert Reservoir No. 2. This is a boat and bank shore fishing tournament involving several different fish breeds and payouts. All boats are only permitted […]
POSTED: 07/09/20 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Carl Dewaine Johnson, 93, returned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. He was born December 29, 1926, in Liberty Township, Van Wert County, […]
POSTED: 07/08/20 at 8:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information On Wednesday, the Van Wert County General Health District reported the death of a hospitalized Van Wert County resident who had tested positive for COVID-19. “The Van Wert County General Health District would like to express our deepest sympathies for the family and friends of the patient,” said a health department representative. […]
POSTED: 07/08/20 at 4:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News