SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor In a matchup between two unbeaten teams, a fourth quarter scoring drought proved to be costly for Lincolnview as the Lancers fell to Kalida 52-49 on Wednesday night. Trailing 44-43 in the final period, a baby hook by Jake Bowersock gave Lincolnview a one point lead, 45-44, with 3:55 left, but […]
POSTED: 12/23/20 at 10:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Sherman Richard Barker, 80, of Van Wert, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Van Wert Manor. He was born February 23, 1940, in Haviland, a son of Elijah O. and Mildred (Hartzog) Barker, who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his siblings, Robert (Penny) Barker and Roger (Beth) Barker, both of Van […]
POSTED: 12/23/20 at 5:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
B. Elaine Anspaugh, 79, of Van Wert, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2020, at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona. She was born February 19, 1941, in Decatur, Indiana, the only daughter of Kenneth A. Springer and Reba Eva (Myers) Springer, who both preceded her in death. On June 25, 1966, […]
POSTED: 12/23/20 at 4:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information As of Wednesday, the Van Wert County General Health District reports an increase of 103 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Thursday, December 17, for a total of 1,546 confirmed cases. There are currently five people hospitalized. Health officials say they appreciate the efforts of the community to help them lower the spread of […]
POSTED: 12/23/20 at 4:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information A Van Wert County man faces a number of charges related to an attempt to flee and damage to headstones in Woodland Cemetery. Donald O’Day, 44, a resident of Tully Township, was charged with failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer, a felony of the third degree; […]
POSTED: 12/23/20 at 12:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information On Wednesday, the Van Wert County General Health District administered the first vaccination for COVID-19 to Dr. Robert Adams. When asked how he felt about receiving the vaccine, he said, “I feel hopeful.” The health department is contacting all those groups in Phase 1A of the vaccination schedule, and also working on […]
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VW independent/submitted information Registration for the Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class has begun and will be open to registrants until January 29, 2021. Classes will begin February 7, 2021, and will be held from 1-4:30 p.m. Sundays for six weeks. There is no cost until participants passes their swim test. All participants must be 15 […]
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VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS – Ohioans age 65 and older will get an unexpected Christmas present this year from the Ohio Department of Aging and Ohio Department of Health. Those two organizations, with support of the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, announced the launch of the 10 Million Mask Mailer. During the month of December, […]
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The American Legion Riders Post 178 and Synergy Learning Center have teamed up to make a donation of over 50 grocery store gift cards for Synergy students’ families. With students being home for the winter break, as well as the added expense of Christmas dinner, this donation comes at a time of need for Synergy […]
POSTED: 12/23/20 at 4:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS –As the year-end holiday period officially gets underway on Wednesday, AAA, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), and the Ohio State Highway Patrol are urging Ohioans to drive carefully this holiday season. After 11 straight years of year-end holiday travel growth, AAA is predicting a 30-percent drop in the number of Ohioans traveling […]
POSTED: 12/23/20 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: News