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Monday, Oct. 20, 2025

VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation Executive Director Tafi Stober said the cancellation of shows because of the Covid-19 pandemic has also resulted in the need to cut costs until performing arts venues are allowed to fully reopen again. “The curtains are drawn, but the show is not over,” Stober said, noting […]

POSTED: 08/04/20 at 10:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — The Crestview Middle School and High School community is preparing to begin the 2020-21 school year. Students in grades 7-12 may pick up schedules on August 11, 12, and 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.   During these times, middle school students may pay student fees, as well as pick up […]

POSTED: 08/04/20 at 10:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News

To the Editor: I received an email today from our (U.S.) representative Bob Latta. It was asking about my experiences with the U.S. Postal Service: if my mail has been delayed or there are issues with deliveries. He asks for you to go to a page on his website and give your experiences. And he […]

POSTED: 08/04/20 at 10:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor

VW independent/submitted information LATTY TOWNSHIP — One person was reported injured in a three-vehicle accident that occurred Tuesday evening on U.S. 127 in Paulding County. According to investigating troopers from the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ronald Bendele, 48, of Haviland, was southbound on U.S. 127 in a 2008 Ford Escape […]

POSTED: 08/04/20 at 6:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News

Lois Brann, 95, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Van Wert Manor.   Lois was born September 5, 1924, in Lilly, Pennsylvania, the daughter of William and Alice (Hall) Carruthers, who both preceded her in death. Lois graduated from Lilly Washington High School in Lilly, Pennsylvania. Lois enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and […]

POSTED: 08/04/20 at 3:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

Mary L. Looser, 62, died Friday evening, July 31, 2020, as the result of a bicycle-automobile accident on Convoy Road.   She was born February 23, 1958, in Van Wert, the daughter of Richard and Barbara (Wilkie) Sowers, who both preceded her in death. On October 10, 1987, she married John S. Looser, who survives. Other survivors include […]

POSTED: 08/04/20 at 10:45 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

Mark L. Hanover, 70, of rural Rockford, passed away at 3:25 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born November 16, 1949, in Bryan, the son of Margaret (Walton) Hanover, who survives in St. Marys, and the Rev. Marion L. Hanover, who preceded him in death. On May 29, 1971, he […]

POSTED: 08/04/20 at 9:54 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

Sharon Fackler passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020, on her 61st wedding anniversary to Glenn E. Fackler, who preceded her in death in 2014.  Sharon “Sherry” was also preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Elizabeth (Green) Helm, and a brother, Gene Helm. Sherry was an active member of the Convoy community, where she […]

POSTED: 08/04/20 at 9:51 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

VW independent/submitted information Vantage Career Center will hold New Student Orientation on Monday, August 10, and Tuesday, August 11. To reduce the number of people in the building, new students should follow the dates and times of each individual program meeting: Monday, August 105:30-6:15 p.m. — Auto Body, Auto Tech, Carpentry, Construction Equipment, and Industrial Mechanics7:15-8 p.m. — Ag […]

POSTED: 08/04/20 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: News

Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Monday the launch of Ohio’s Top Jobs List. The list combines Ohio’s in-demand jobs and newly created critical jobs into one list of prioritized job sectors. The update aims to prioritize current economic needs with the health and well-being of Ohioans through Ohio’s Top Jobs List. This resource includes […]

POSTED: 08/04/20 at 6:51 am. FILED UNDER: News