Sandra E. Curtis, 65, of Paris, Kentucky (Clintonville), died peacefully on Saturday, March 20, 2021. She was born December 17, 1955, in Van Wert, the daughter of Bill and Audrey Chivington, who both preceded her in death. She leaves behind two daughters and three grandchildren, Sara Mottinger Wood (Elijah and Niles) of Paris, Kentucky, and […]
POSTED: 03/24/21 at 9:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent staff An Elida man changed his plea to a sex-related charge, while two others appeared for hearings on bond and probation violations. Noah Johnson, 32, of Elida, changed his plea to guilty to one count of attempted gross sexual imposition, a felony of the fifth degree. Judge Martin D. Burchfield ordered a […]
POSTED: 03/24/21 at 9:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Dee Ann Zimmerman, 73, of Van Wert, passed away at 5 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born May 14, 1947, in Van Wert, the daughter of Russell James Burk and Minnie Elvira (Wooderson) Burk, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include her four children, […]
POSTED: 03/24/21 at 8:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Janet A. Speelman, 79, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at her residence in Van Wert. She was born February 23, 1942, in Findlay, the daughter of Charles and Louise Bowman, who both preceded her in death. In 1980, Janet married Paul E. Speelman, who survives at home. Other family survivors include […]
POSTED: 03/24/21 at 1:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Lincolnview cheer team recently held its awards banquet to celebrate the 2020-2021 season. NWC Scholar Athlete certificates were presented to (above, first row, left to right): Kacey Stewart, Madison Coil, Madison Case and Kassidy Ringwald. Second row: Jessie Reynolds, Haylie Adkins, Madysen Glossett, Makenna Mason, and Jayde DuCheney. Special awards (below, left to right) […]
POSTED: 03/24/21 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation has announced an innovative grant program that provides matching grant funding for the YWCA of Van Wert County’s Empowerment Program. This collaborative effort raises awareness and resources to the empowerment of women and girls in the community — building the future leaders of tomorrow. “My department, formerly […]
POSTED: 03/23/21 at 11:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert High School hosted the annual Northwest Ohio Regional Robotics Competition a few weeks ago; however, the sights and sounds were a little different this year as the teams competed entirely remotely. This year’s competition was appropriately named the COVID Classic Competition, with teams from around the state “Zooming” in via […]
POSTED: 03/23/21 at 11:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information FORT WAYNE, Indiana — The University of Saint Francis (USF) in Fort Wayne announces that Crestview graduate Tommi Andersen as the Class of 2021’s valedictorian. Andersen maintained a 4.0 GPA over four years of undergraduate study in the university’s Biology Pre-Physician Assistant Dual Acceptance program. Beyond the general education core and college […]
POSTED: 03/23/21 at 11:30 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Crime Stoppers will pay people cash for information if it helps the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office locate fugitive James G. Weaver. Weaver is wanted in connection with a Van Wert County Common Pleas Court warrant on a charge of aggravated possession of drugs, a felony of the third degree. Local residents’ assistance is needed […]
POSTED: 03/23/21 at 11:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers, News
Shirley J. Hook, 83, of Van Wert, died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Shane Hill Nursing Home in Rockford. She was born April 11, 1937, in Van Wert, the daughter of Florence P. German, who preceded her in death. On June 17, 1957, she married Barry L. Hook, who survives in Van Wert. […]
POSTED: 03/23/21 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries