SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor An important conference call with odd timing, Major League Baseball, the NFL, NBA and NHL, the HCAC, a different MAC, and the results of a Twitter poll are included in this week’s Random Thoughts. August 4 The Ohio High School Football Coaches Association is scheduled to hold a conference call with […]
POSTED: 07/28/20 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert County Health Department is reporting one new case of Covid-19 in the county. The 59th case is in the 20-29 age range.
POSTED: 07/27/20 at 4:16 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Dennis Dailey, 63, of Van Wert, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 23, 2020. Dennis was born January 21, 1957, in Decatur, Indiana, the son of Ralph and Estella (French) Dailey, who both preceded him in death. He graduated from Parkway High School and worked in maintenance at CSP for many years. Dennis was a […]
POSTED: 07/27/20 at 2:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information PAULDING COUNTY — The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an injury crash which occurred on U.S. 24 at County Road 87, in Crane Township at approximately 8:25 a.m. Monday. A 2020 Freightliner semi-tractor trailer driven by Philip Hamstra, 33, of Porter, Indiana, was eastbound on U.S. […]
POSTED: 07/27/20 at 2:08 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Editor’s note: This is one of a series of articles on Paulding County’s bicentennial (200th anniversary). This is the first of two articles on the clearing and draining of the Great Black Swamp. MELINDA KRICK/for the Van Wert independent PAULDING — When today’s residents look back on Paulding County’s 200 years of history and think […]
POSTED: 07/27/20 at 7:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The following is the schedule for this week’s Summer Reading Program activities at Brumback Library and its branches: Main Library“Into the Woods” WeekMonday, July 27Wolf CraftScavenger Hunt Tuesday, July 28Little Red Riding Hood CraftColoring Contest Wednesday, July 29Hansel & Gretel Activity Thursday, July 30Turn in all Contests Friday, July 31Last day to […]
POSTED: 07/27/20 at 6:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information LIMA — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Van Wert County this week. All outlined work is weather permitting. U.S. 30 in both directions at U.S. 127 will have lane restrictions for pavement repairs. The work will be performed by the ODOT Van Wert County maintenance garage. Ohio 81, between […]
POSTED: 07/27/20 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag includes questions about starting fall sports on time, the OHSFCA’s proposal to play this fall, switching fall and spring sports, and playing the waiting game. Q: August 1 will be here in a few days. That’s the day high school teams are supposed to start practicing for […]
POSTED: 07/27/20 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The track at Van Wert High School has a fresh look after getting resurfaced. Van Wert City Schools maintenance staff and the Van Wert Athletic Boosters played key roles in the project. Photo courtesy of Trent Temple
POSTED: 07/27/20 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Old Crown Brass Band entertained a socially distanced crowd in Fountain Park on Friday night, playing a variety of music, including marches, Broadway tunes, movie themes, and patriotic numbers. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 07/24/20 at 10:43 pm. FILED UNDER: News