VW independent/submitted information LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1 has listed highway projects for the coming week. Projects in Van Wert County are as follows: Ohio 49, between the village of Willshire and U.S. 224, will be restricted through the work zone for chip seal operations. The work will be performed by […]
POSTED: 07/06/20 at 5:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag features questions about swapping fall and spring sports, changing team mascot names, football playoff scenarios and a decision on fall sports. Q: I read where fall sports and spring sports may be switched in Michigan. What are the chances that happens and if it does, will Ohio […]
POSTED: 07/06/20 at 5:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports DELPHOS — It was perhaps the wildest baseball game of the season. It featured 28 hits, 27 runs, nine errors and an 11-11 tie entering the final inning. When the dust settled, Van Wert recorded a 16-11 win over Delphos Jefferson at Stadium Park on Friday night. All five of Van […]
POSTED: 07/06/20 at 5:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information PAULDING COUNTY — An Indiana man was charged in connection after a chase that occurred when officers attempted to stop his vehicle on U.S. 24 in Paulding County for a speed violation. Ricky L. Taylor, 22, of Muncie, Indiana, was charged with failure to comply with the order or signal of a […]
POSTED: 07/04/20 at 9:19 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation, presenting Van Wert Live events, honored outgoing board members Scott Mull and Dr. Kevin Laing, along with retiring superintendent and member Vicki Brunn, at its June Board of Directors meeting. “Serving on the VWAPAF Board has been a wonderful experience,” said Dr. Laing, who has […]
POSTED: 07/04/20 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information United Way of Van Wert County recently granted the Van Wert County General Health Departments Immunization Program $2,846. The money was given on behalf of the New Initiative Funds which allows organizations that are tax exempt to apply in order to help with a one-time need or project in Van Wert County. […]
POSTED: 07/04/20 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The following is the schedule of events for Brumback Library’s Summer Reading Program for the week fo July 6-11, with the theme of “Larger than Life Tales”: Main LibraryMonday, July 610:30 a.m.— Story Time with Julie Cook Scavenger Hunt Tuesday, July 7Paul Bunyan & Babe CraftColoring Contest Wednesday, July 810:30 a.m.— Dr. Dave’s […]
POSTED: 07/04/20 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — Convoy community garage sales are scheduled for the weekend of July 10-11 throughout the community and surrounding area. Any household or business wanting to recycle, reclaim, or reuse items may participate in this community event. A listing of sales will be provided in a brochure, that will be available in […]
POSTED: 07/04/20 at 6:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Sally A. McCall, 75, of Delphos, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2020, at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her family. Sally was born June 9, 1945, in Van Wert, the daughter of Joseph C. Sr. and Ruth M. (Houser) Vaske, who both preceded her in death. On May 6, 1966, she married […]
POSTED: 07/03/20 at 4:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
A new business, Deli on Main, began a grand opening weekend with a ribboncutting on Thursday conducted by the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce. The new business, located at 732 W. Main St. in Van Wert, offers deli-sliced meats, smoked meats, Amish cheeses, fresh-sliced bacon, salads, cheese trays, and gourmet paninis. The business, which […]
POSTED: 07/02/20 at 11:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News