Independent staff and submitted information COLUMBUS — With approximately 200,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Ohio set to expire on June 23, Governor Mike DeWine issued an urgent communication to vaccine providers on Monday asking them to distribute as many doses as possible to eligible Ohioans, as quickly as possible. Governor DeWine also is appealing to […]
POSTED: 06/08/21 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information Central Insurance, a property and casualty insurance provider based in Van Wert, announced on Monday its brand refresh, unveiling a new company logo and an updated tagline: Excellence is our policy. First kickstarted by former Central Insurance President Bill Purmort, the brand update was carried out by the former chief […]
POSTED: 06/08/21 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts include best wishes to Lincolnview’s baseball team, a not-so-promising weather forecast, Van Wert County track and field athletes, Glenville, Monopoly, sports movies and a reminder about the Monday Mailbag feature. Good luck Best of luck to the Lincolnview Lancers as they prepare for the Division IVOHSAA state […]
POSTED: 06/08/21 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Donna K Feasby of Van Wert died Sunday, June 6, 2021, at home after bravely battling cancer for 30 years. Donna was born October 22, 1948, to Robert and Ruth Dasher, who both preceded her in death. On June 15, 1968, she married Alan L Feasby, and they shared 52 years together. During that time […]
POSTED: 06/07/21 at 11:03 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Queen Jubilee XLVI Remi Fokine and her court rode in style during Saturday’s Peony Festival Parade. (Shown below are more parade and festival photos). Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 06/07/21 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
Shown are some of the many entries in this year’s Peony Festival Grand Parade. photos by Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 06/07/21 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Above are scenes from the many activities that accompanied this year’s Van Wert Peony Festival. photos by Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 06/07/21 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information DELPHOS — The Museum of Postal History Tours is planning its 17th excursion to magnificent Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Lexington, Kentucky, from October 2-9 to shake off those Covid blues. This eighth-day, seven-night trip includes all transportation with experienced driver Jorge, lodging, breakfast, and some additional meals, all the attractions, tips, […]
POSTED: 06/07/21 at 6:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information The Vantage Career Center Police Academy recently celebrated the graduation of eight students. These eight graduates underwent a rigorous course of study, completing over 700 hours of classroom and on/off field training, covering a wide variety of peace officer skills, including human relations, firearms, driving, investigation, physical conditioning, traffic, homeland […]
POSTED: 06/07/21 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information The following is the Brumback Library’s Summer Reading Schedule of Events for the week of June 7-12: Main LibraryForest Animals WeekMonday, June 710:30 a.m. — Outdoor Fun with the Drerup FamilyForest Animal Crafts Tuesday, June 810 a.m. — Family Story Time 10:30 a.m. — Armstrong Air & Space Museum presents “Tails or […]
POSTED: 06/07/21 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: News