Van Wert independent sports Volleyball Van Wert 3 Defiance 2 No. 7 seed Van Wert advanced to the Division II sectional finals with a 25-22, 23-25, 19-25, 25-12, 15-11 semifinal win over No. 9 seed Defiance on Monday. Jaylyn Rickward had 14 kills, while Mariana Ickes and Rylee Dunn had eight and seven respectively. Carlee […]
POSTED: 10/20/20 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Helen Klecker Drees of Van Wert passed away quietly on Monday, October 19, 2020, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She had been in declining health for several years. She was born February 20, 1917, in Sidney, the daughter of Charles A. Klecker and Kathryn Ellen Hook, who both preceded her in death. […]
POSTED: 10/19/20 at 3:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Patricia A. “Trish” Kerns, 73, of Hilliard, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Daniel Vinson, and her maternal aunt and uncle, Betty and Harold Holden, who raised her; also her brother, Bill Vinson, and a sister, Debbie Beck. Trish is survived by […]
POSTED: 10/19/20 at 3:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Editor’s note: This is one of a series of articles on the Brumback Library, courtesy of The Citizens for the Brumback Library. These articles are published to inform area residents about the library and its services in advance of Election Day, November 3, when voters will be asked to approve a renewal levy in support of the Library. […]
POSTED: 10/19/20 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently recognized its most senior lodge member. Life Member John E. Shoop was recognized for achieving 75 years of membership in the lodge. Shoop, who is a resident at The Meadows in Delphos, was presented a special certificate recognizing him for his years of membership […]
POSTED: 10/19/20 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Recently, the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) facilitated a virtual discussion between the Ohio Mayors Alliance, state agencies, and local law enforcement to prepare for the upcoming election. “The state of Ohio wants to be prepared to assist our partners before, during, and after the November 3 election,” said ODPS […]
POSTED: 10/19/20 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Van Wert simply dominated the Western Buckeye League Championships by bringing home the boys’ and girls’ team titles on Saturday, while the Crestview Lady Knights stunned state-ranked Columbus Grove to win the NWC team title. In addition, Lincolnview’s Madison Langdon won the individual title and the Crestview boys logged a fine […]
POSTED: 10/19/20 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Soccer Crestview 3 Columbus Grove 3 CONVOY — In the regular season finale, Crestview rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to tie Columbus Grove 3-3 on Saturday. Addison Williman scored off of a pass from Lindsey Schumm to get the Lady Knights on the board and gain some momentum going into […]
POSTED: 10/19/20 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag features questions about Van Wert and Keystone, Crestview-Spencerville Part III and playoff upsets. Q: It doesn’t seem right that Van Wert should have to drive more than two hours and 30 minutes for a regional quarterfinal game. Why can’t the Cougars and Keystone meet at a neutral […]
POSTED: 10/19/20 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Seven people were injured, including three life-flighted to Fort Wayne, Indiana, hospitals, as a result of a single-vehicle accident (above) that occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. Sunday on Wetzel Road, east of Doner Road. No other information is available at this time. photo by Rick McCoy for the Van Wert independent
POSTED: 10/18/20 at 5:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News