Independent staff and submitted information First United Methodist Church in Van Wert, in partnership with many local businesses and churches, has set the date of Sunday, August 1, for its sixth annual Operation Back to School event. This free event provides backpacks, school supplies, and hygiene items to Van Wert County families in need. Students […]
POSTED: 05/26/21 at 8:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert County finished with a pair of state-ranked baseball teams in the final 2021 poll issued by Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association. Van Wert (21-6) finished the season tied with Hillsboro for No. 16 in Division II. The Cougars finished as Western Buckeye League co-champions with Defiance. The Bulldogs […]
POSTED: 05/26/21 at 3:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
John Michael Myers went home to heaven Tuesday, May 25, 2021, leaving his residence in Van Wert County. He was born to Thomas and Ethel (Clark) Myers on February 3, 1937, in Union Township. He attended Union High School and then Convoy Union High School, where he was very active in basketball, baseball, and was president of his 1955 class. He […]
POSTED: 05/25/21 at 11:49 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council took a first step toward putting the charter government issue back on the November 2 general election ballot, while also making changes to legislation that provides tax incentives to companies that create new jobs during its meeting on Monday. The six Council members present Monday (First Ward Councilman […]
POSTED: 05/25/21 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around Lincolnview’s spring sports postseason success, best wishes, Van Wert baseball, paying college athletes and the NBA’s play-in format. Lancers, Lancers, Lancers Lincolnview fans may be spread a bit thin on Wednesday. The softball team will play in the regionals for the first time ever, the […]
POSTED: 05/25/21 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police May 19, 5:42 p.m. — Bobby L. Burnett, 26, of Venedocia, was arrested on three outstanding warrants while in the 500 block of Center Street. May 18, 9:02 a.m. — Nicholas A. Conn, 43, of 217 S. Fulton St., was charged with trafficking in drugs, operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI), and […]
POSTED: 05/24/21 at 11:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer Lincolnview teachers now have a new contract in place after action taken on Monday. The Board of Education formally approved a new three-year deal with members of the Lincolnview Local Education Association during Monday night’s monthly meeting. The contract, which begins July 1 and runs through June 30, 2024, includes annual raises […]
POSTED: 05/24/21 at 10:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information Portal 2:20 Teen Center is partnering with the Van Wert County Leadership Class, Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce, and Van Wert County Foundation on its “Outdoor Hangout Beautification Project.” The project’s aim is to create an inviting, welcoming space for the exterior of the facility, located on Zimmerman Road in […]
POSTED: 05/24/21 at 10:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates Monday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vax-A-Million updateGovernor DeWine announced Monday that Ohio continues to see increased uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine following the announcement of the Ohio Vax-a-Million promotion. From May 14 through May […]
POSTED: 05/24/21 at 10:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Steven E. Jenkins, 65, of Van Wert, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Steven was born December 2, 1955, in Van Wert, to Kenneth Edward Jenkins Sr. and Bonnie (Thornburg) Jenkins Winstel, who both preceded him in death. Steven is survived by his caregiver, Peggy J. Heath of Van Wert. […]
POSTED: 05/24/21 at 8:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries