Jacqueline Ann Sherer, 73, of Van Wer, passed away at 5 a.m., Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home. She was born January 26, 1948, in St. Marys, the daughter of Gale R. and Vernabel Louise (Murphy) Compton, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter, Tammy Sherer; a grandson, […]
POSTED: 05/24/21 at 8:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A sense of normality returned somewhat to local high school graduations, as Van Wert and Lincolnview high schools held their first in-person graduation ceremonies since 2019. Last year’s graduations were cancelled as schools closed early because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Van Wert graduated 135 seniors and Lincolnview 67 seniors during a year […]
POSTED: 05/24/21 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
Shown above is a collage of photos from the Van Wert and Lincolnview graduation ceremonies held Sunday afternoon in their respective gymnasiums. photos by Bob Barnes and Scott Truxell
POSTED: 05/24/21 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
A car crashed into the mobile “parklet”, which was created by Main Street Van Wert to provide outside dining in the downtown area, over the weekend while it was outside Brewed Expressions. No information was available on why the accident occurred. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 05/24/21 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports SPENCERVILLE — Four Lincolnview Lancers finished among the top four at the Division III district track and field meet at Spencerville and have advanced on to regional competition, along with three Lancer relay teams. They’ll be joined by one Crestview Knight runner. Reigning high jump champion Daegan Hatfield of Lincolnview took […]
POSTED: 05/24/21 at 3:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag includes questions about a possible Division IV state semifinal matchup, Van Wert’s sectional baseball loss, play clock vs. shot clock Q: What are the chances of a Lincolnview-Wayne Trace state semifinal softball game? How great would that be? Name withheld upon request A: What’s not to like […]
POSTED: 05/24/21 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Marlene Crissinger, 55, of Van Wert, died at her daughter’s residence at 12:55 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2021, surrounded by those who loved her. She was born January 13, 1966, the daughter of Joseph B. and Roxie (Routt) Grieshaber, who both preceded her in death. She married Tim Crissinger on December 14, 2005, and he also preceded […]
POSTED: 05/22/21 at 10:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Independent staff and submitted information Registration is now underway for Brumback Library’s annual Summer Reading Program, which will be held June 1 through July 31. For the Summer Reading Program, children will choose books to check out and read. The library has thousands of titles. There are picture books and juvenile fiction books, folklore, fairy […]
POSTED: 05/21/21 at 11:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information COLUMBUS — For many, a Memorial Day cookout marks the unofficial start of summer. Ahead of the holiday weekend, state officials ask Ohioans to practice safe grilling and review and understand their insurance coverage as the season begins. May is among the leading months for home grilling fires, according to the National […]
POSTED: 05/21/21 at 11:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information Tickets are now on sale for the Peony Festival’s 2021 Peony Pageant-Queen Jubilee XLVI selection ceremony, which will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday June 5, in the S.F. Goedde Building gymnasium. General admission tickets are $10 and are on sale at Jamie Linn’s Boutique, 905 S. Shannon St. in […]
POSTED: 05/21/21 at 10:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News