Edna (Beining) Baxter, 93, died peacefully at 6:40 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2020. The daughter of Oliver and Elizabeth Beining of Ottoville, who both preceded her in death, she is survived by five children, 13 grandchildren, and 39 great-grandchildren. Her children are Beth (Bill) DuVall of Leland, North Carolina, Carol Williman (Pete) of Van Wert, […]
POSTED: 09/20/20 at 5:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
It is with great sadness that the family of William “Fred” McQueen announces his passing on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at the age of 73. Fred will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Cynthia, and his children Renee (Doug) Leonard, Cathy (Matt) Nahrwold, and Branden (Lisa) McQueen. Fred will also be fondly […]
POSTED: 09/20/20 at 4:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced new regional alignments for the upcoming football playoffs after 664 schools opted in for the postseason. In a normal season, 224 schools qualify for the playoffs, with eight schools from each of 28 regions earning a bid through the OHSAA’s Harbin […]
POSTED: 09/20/20 at 11:29 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
On Thursday, September 17, 2020, Vicki Lee (Sutton) Wyatt-Brown, loving wife and mother of eight children, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 73. Vicki was born March 26, 1947, in Van Wert, at Van Wert County Hospital, to Ralph and Edna (Blythe) Sutton. She graduated from Grover Hill High School in 1965. On January […]
POSTED: 09/19/20 at 9:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information Gloria Wendel has held the position of organist at First United Methodist Church in Van Wert since 1960. During that time, she has been a valued church musician, worship coordinator, handbell director, choir accompanist, children’s and youth choir director, community arts advocate, and music supporter. As a professional organist, she has been an […]
POSTED: 09/19/20 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: Church
Editor’s note: This is one of a series of articles on Paulding County’s bicentennial celebration this year. This is the second part of a series on the county library. JANE NICE/for the Van Wert independent PAULDING — In the early 1900s the movement to educate and enlighten agricultural communities in the Midwest was largely led […]
POSTED: 09/19/20 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert High School’s Student Council crowned the school’s 2020-2021 homecoming queen, senior Tayzia Havill (wearing crown), on Friday evening. Homecoming ceremonies took place Friday, starting at 6:30 p.m., at Eggerss Stadium. Shown with Queen Tayzia are (from the left) sophomore attendant Sophia Houg, senior attendant Carly Smith, senior attendant Allie Etter, freshman attendant Sarah […]
POSTED: 09/19/20 at 7:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The days are getting shorter, which means it is time for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to get ready for winter operations. Throughout September and October, ODOT Districts 1 and 2 will be holding three hiring events to fill approximately 65 winter seasonal positions available across the region. The schedule of […]
POSTED: 09/19/20 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently donated $1,750 to the Salvation Army of Van Wert County for its food pantry. The monies are from a Beacon Grant the lodge received from the Elks National Foundation. The Elks National Foundation is a perpetual trust fund established in 1928 […]
POSTED: 09/19/20 at 6:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Family Video has begun its liquidation sale and will be closing its doors on October 25. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit many businesses hard and it is unfortunate that this location just did not bounce back “We are very thankful to have been able to provide entertainment for many family movie nights, […]
POSTED: 09/19/20 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: News