Marilyn (Evans) Gengler, 84, of Fort Jennings, and formerly of Landeck, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at her residence. She was born January 5, 1937, in Lima, the daughter of Michael and Mellonna (Wahmhoff) Evans, who both preceded her in death. She married Richard “Dick” Gengler on November 18, 1961, and they had three […]
POSTED: 04/26/21 at 3:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor LIMA — The conviction of a Willshire man on sex-related charges has been affirmed on appeal by the Ohio Third District Court of Appeals. On June 16, 2020, Joshua Wolfe had pleaded guilty to four counts of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, each a felony of the fourth degree, and two counts […]
POSTED: 04/26/21 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information COLUMBUS — Following the recommendation from the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization (ACIP) that the use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine resume in the U.S., Governor Mike DeWine released the following statement: “Our country’s vaccine safety system has worked as designed — these extremely rare, serious blood-clotting events were reported into […]
POSTED: 04/26/21 at 7:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information LIMA — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Van Wert County next week, according to information from the Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1. All outlined work is weather permitting. U.S. 30, between U.S. 224 and Ohio 49, will have lane restrictions for crack sealing operations. Multi-route paving project […]
POSTED: 04/26/21 at 7:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to offer a Catfish Fishing Tournament from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 22. This is a payout tournament with first place receiving $500, second place $300, third place $100, and the big fish payout will also be $100. Fishermen are welcome to fish […]
POSTED: 04/26/21 at 2:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports The Monday Mailbag will return to the VW independent Sports page next Monday, May 3. In the meantime, if you have a sports question or comment for the next edition, please email it to sports@thevwindependent.com.
POSTED: 04/26/21 at 2:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Patricia Sue Baldwin, 61, of Van Wert, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Patricia was born May 20, 1959, in Van Wert, the daughter of Karl Grubb and Martha (Brown) Bowersock, who both preceded her in death. Patricia was a graduate of Spencerville High School and […]
POSTED: 04/25/21 at 7:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Staff and submitted information Five area girls have been selected for the 2021 R.K. Thompson Self Reliance Award, according to Breanne Sudduth, Keri McClure and Anthony Adams, co-chairpersons of the Van Wert Service Club’s selection committee. The program provides cash awards to seniors of Van Wert County High Schools who best exhibit the trait of self-reliance. These […]
POSTED: 04/23/21 at 11:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information After five months in the position of workforce development manager for Van Wert County, Jane Schmid reports there are over 200 employers and 100 jobs posted on www.vanwertworks.com, the local free job posting site. “We are committed to filling the great career opportunities posted by local employers,” Schmid noted. “Van Wert County […]
POSTED: 04/23/21 at 11:31 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of the Boodle e-card, a community-based digital gift card that makes it fun and easy to keep local spending local. To purchase a Boodle e-card or to learn more about offering at a business, click here to use at any of the participating shops […]
POSTED: 04/23/21 at 11:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News