Kathy Brooks passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Van Wert Health. She was born April 11, 1970. Her father, Fredrick Sargent Sr., preceded her in death, while she is survived by her mother, Sandra Sargent. A grandson, Zyathen, also preceded her in death. In addition to her mother, survivors include a sister, Michele Haines; […]
POSTED: 11/18/20 at 3:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — In order to assist with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s 10 p.m. statewide curfew order, the Ohio High School Athletic Association has adjusted the game times for the football state championship games this weekend at Fortress Obetz.. The games will now kickoff at 1:15 and 6:15 on Friday and Saturday, […]
POSTED: 11/18/20 at 2:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Willshire man was sentenced to a prison term this week in connection with a fatal accident that occurred in August 2019. Ronald Schumm, 23, was sentenced to 12 months in prison, with no credit for time served, on a charge of aggravated vehicular homicide, a felony of the third degree. Schumm […]
POSTED: 11/18/20 at 10:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor A most memorable 2020 football season will come to an end Sunday afternoon at Fortress Obetz, just outside of Columbus. The Van Wert Cougars will try to end their season with a Division IV state championship against a team trying to re-establish past glory, the Mentor Lake Catholic Cougars. A title […]
POSTED: 11/17/20 at 9:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert (10-1) and Mentor Lake Catholic (8-2) will square off in the Division IV state championship game at noon Sunday at Fortress Obetz, eight miles outside of Columbus. Below is a statistical comparison of the two teams. Team Points scored per game: Van Wert 40.3; Lake Catholic 28.2Points allowed per […]
POSTED: 11/17/20 at 9:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports LIMA — Elida swept Lincolnview bowlers in the season opener for both teams at Westgate Lanes in Lima on Monday. The Bulldogs edged the Lancers 1543-1514, with Justin Braun leading Lincolnview with a 349 (169, 180) series. Adam Berryman rolled a 316 series (162, 154), followed by Alex Wyatt (155-156-311), Warren […]
POSTED: 11/17/20 at 9:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted on Thursday provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Statewide curfew Governor DeWine announced that the Ohio Department of Health will be issuing a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. statewide curfew beginning on Thursday, November 19. The curfew […]
POSTED: 11/17/20 at 4:56 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Timothy A. Rolsten, 75, of Van Wert, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020, at Van Wert Manor. He was born December 31, 1944, in Van Wert, the son of Arthur and Dorothy (Kreischer) Rolsten, who both preceded him in death. As a young man, Tim grew up working ground on the family farm, showing animals […]
POSTED: 11/17/20 at 2:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Mildred M. Jones, 82, of Auburn, Indiana, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Parkview DeKalb Hospital in Auburn. Mrs. Jones was born in Haviland on February 8, 1938, the daughter of Lester and Elva (Ritchie) Perry, who both preceded her in death. She was a 1956 graduate of Blue […]
POSTED: 11/17/20 at 2:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Joe E. Hoghe, 82, of Middle Point, passed away at 1:34 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2020, at the VA Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born June 16, 1938, in Van Wert County, the son of Kenneth and Helen (Neer) Hoghe, who both preceded him in death. Raised in the Middle Point area, Joe […]
POSTED: 11/17/20 at 9:59 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries