VW independent/submitted information As of Thursday, the Van Wert County General Health District reports two additional deaths of county residents who tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths for county residents to 46. The Van Wert County General Health District staff expresses deepest sympathies for the family and friends of the deceased. Those […]
POSTED: 01/15/21 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Ashley Shepherd, director of gifted services for the Western Buckeye Educational Service Center, announces that the 2021 Journal Gazette Van Wert County Spelling Bee will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 31, in the Lincolnview High School gym. Immediate family members and grandparents of each speller are welcome to attend this […]
POSTED: 01/14/21 at 11:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Lauren Black, a sophomore at Van Wert High School and owner of “Lauren’s Culinary Confections,” has donated $500 from her business to the Van Wert County Humane Society’s capital campaign. “Lauren generously wanted to support our project, as well as give back to the community that has supported her,” said Campaign Chairperson […]
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Gerald D. Thatcher, 85, of Lima, passed away at 10:02 a.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Mercy Health in Lima. He was born November 12, 1935, in Van Wert, the son of Chester W. and Ruth M. (Klinger) Thatcher, who both preceded him in death. On April 1, 1956, he married the former Esther Price, […]
POSTED: 01/14/21 at 2:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Byron D. “Barney” Krugh of Van Wert passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 11, 2021. He was born December 26, 1931, in York Township, a son of F. Paul and Lillian N. (Towers) Krugh, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Bette Vaske, who passed away April 3, 2010. He is survived by […]
POSTED: 01/14/21 at 2:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information DEFIANCE — Van Wert High School boys swimmers enjoyed a sweep at Ayersville on Tuesday, with the girls winning 58-33 and the boys winning 72-33. Van Wert earned first place finishes in every event except three. Swimmers placing first in individual events included: Jamie Burenga, Gracie Mull, Tyra McClain, Gage Wannemacher and Jayden […]
POSTED: 01/14/21 at 10:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports SPENCERVILLE — Lincolnview wrestlers split a tri-match with Spencerville and Paulding on Tuesday, defeating Paulding 36-21 and falling to the Bearcats 61-18. Results: 126 – Joe Sawyer 1-1132 – Tristan Taylor 1-1138 – Dylan Hensley 1-1145 – Asher Hubble 0-2152 – Jaden Hubble 1-1160 – Dylan Bowyer 2-0195 – Tyler Ulrey […]
POSTED: 01/14/21 at 4:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Tonight’s Van Wert at Ottawa-Glandorf girls’ basketball game has been postponed, along with tomorrow night’s Ottawa-Glandorf at Van Wert boys’ game. Make-up dates have yet to be determined.
POSTED: 01/14/21 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education members took care of a number of housekeeping items during their reorganizational meeting, including electing new officers and setting meeting dates and times, while also being honored by the district administration and various schools as part of School Board Recognition Month. Board President Anthony Adams […]
POSTED: 01/14/21 at 12:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer Lincolnview teachers and support staff will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, February 5, and the follow-up vaccinations on Friday, March 5. That was the word from Lincolnview Superintendent Jeff Snyder during Wednesday night’s Board of Education meeting. He also said paperwork has been distributed to employees and he […]
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