VW independent/submitted information In August, Van Wert resident Billy Knoll participated in the 10th Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, which required participants to take a 10,000-mile motorcycle journey across the nation. As part of the challenge, Knoll has been raising money for two local charities — The Van Wert County Humane Society and the Families of […]
POSTED: 11/06/20 at 11:14 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Vantage Career Center recently held its 2020-2021 United Way campaign. The Vantage staff donated more than $6,000 to help support the 34 local agencies currently receiving funding from the United Way. Vantage is a devoted supporter of the United Way and actively participates in the annual campaign, fundraisers, and volunteerism. Even though […]
POSTED: 11/06/20 at 11:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information While kicking off campaign week at Eaton, the United Way of Van Wert County is teaming up once again for the 11th annual Eaton Bag Raffle (also known as Eaton Bag Bingo). As with everything else this year, things are going to look a little different. This event will be completely virtual, […]
POSTED: 11/06/20 at 11:07 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Larry L. Tribolet, 80, of Middle Point, went to be with the Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was surrounded in love by his wife and three of his four children, who witnessed the miracle as Larry opened his eyes and looked up to his […]
POSTED: 11/06/20 at 7:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Karen L. (Minerd) Wagonrod, 69, of Van Wert, died at 10:48 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2020, at her residence. She was born May 11, 1951, In Decatur, Indiana, the daughter of Corwin and Evelyn (Sorg) Minerd, who both preceded her in death. On June 24, 1978, she married Dennis Wagonrod, who survives. Other survivors include […]
POSTED: 11/06/20 at 1:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Note: While Van Wert is preparing to play Shelby for a regional championship, the latest Friday Flashback goes back to Week No. 9 of the 2018 high school football season, when the Cougars clinched a playoff spot for the first time in 18 years. Below is the story as it appeared on the Sports page […]
POSTED: 11/06/20 at 4:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Although the weather this week has county residents thinking Indian summer, for the folks at the Van Wert County ODOT garage, the focus is definitely on winter. Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 inspectors and officials visited the county ODOT garage Thursday to inspect the garage’s 13 snowplow trucks and related equipment […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer As expected, a good portion of Thursday night’s Vantage Career Center Board of Education meeting centered around COVID-19. Superintendent Rick Turner told board members that 11 weeks of in-person instruction have been completed by teachers and staff. “We continue to be diligent with our prevention measures, as we see an increase in […]
POSTED: 11/05/20 at 11:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Peony Festival Committee Inc. recently presented a donation to Haven of Hope, to be used for shelter expenses. Shown are (from the left) Haven of Hope Executive Director Andy McMahon, Peony Festival Committee Treasurer Vickie Schulte, and reigning Queen Jubilee XLV Jill Gemmer. Peony Festival photo
POSTED: 11/05/20 at 11:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News