Independent staff and submitted information Each year, the United Way of Van Wert County gives local non-profit organizations an opportunity to apply for funding. Last year, United Way was fortunate to play a part in funding some of the local ballparks, including Convoy Sports Center, Middle Point Ballpark, Willshire Youth Activities, and the Wren Ballpark […]
POSTED: 07/28/21 at 11:28 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information The Van Wert Area Boychoir is seeking a new director. After a two-year hiatus, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the choir is planning to restart. The Boychoir will be promoted throughout the Van Wert area with the goal of providing a quality experience for the participants, as well as an […]
POSTED: 07/28/21 at 11:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information South Jefferson Street, between Main Street and Central Avenue, will be closed this Sunday, August 1, for the Operation Back to School event hosted by First United Methodist Church in Fountain Park. The street closure is from 1-6 p.m.
POSTED: 07/28/21 at 11:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent staff ALLEN COUNTY – Four Delphos teens were hurt, with one suffering life-threatening injuries, when the vehicle they were in struck a tree on Kiggins Road in Marion Township, Allen County. According to troopers from the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Hunter Graham, 17, of Delphos, was driving a […]
POSTED: 07/28/21 at 8:31 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Marcia A. Diltz, 65, of Van Wert, passed away at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Ohio State University Wexner. She was born March 24, 1956, in Van Wert, to John and Mary Lou (Bigham) Shellabarger, who both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage on April 16, 1975, to Justin Diltz, […]
POSTED: 07/28/21 at 8:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Pamela Dail (Ayers) Davis, 57, of Dalzell, South Carolina, passed away in hospice at her home on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, surrounded by her loving daughters and fiancé. Pamela was born in Lenoir County, North Carolina. She was a free spirit who loved to sing and dance and spend time with her family, especially her […]
POSTED: 07/28/21 at 8:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Pamala Kae Krick, 54, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, July 27, 2021, at her residence while surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 10, 1966, in Van Wert, to Gary G. and Marilyn S. (Hines) Hartman, who both preceded her in death. A 1985 graduate of Van Wert High […]
POSTED: 07/28/21 at 4:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent staff Two people received prison terms during criminal hearings held this past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Tecko Peterson, 43, of Springfield, was sentenced to 18 months in prison after changing his plea to guilty to an amended plea of domestic violence, a felony of the fourth degree. The […]
POSTED: 07/28/21 at 12:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information INDIANAPOLIS (IN) — High school baseball pitchers who do not receive signals from the catcher must now simulate taking a sign with one foot on the pitcher’s plate before proceeding with a pitch. This addendum to Rule 6-1-1 was the lone rule change forwarded by the National Federation of State High School Associations […]
POSTED: 07/28/21 at 3:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Shown are scenes from this year’s Wetzelland event in northern Van Wert County. photos by Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 07/28/21 at 12:44 am. FILED UNDER: News