Independent staff and submitted information GMA Financial Services Inc.-Adkin’s Bookkeeping & Tax Services, a local provider of business, individual, and farm tax services, QuickBooks, and bookkeeping, announced its office relocation. GMA Financial Services, Inc. is now located at 131 Central Ave. in Van Wert. The new facility will provide staff and customers with much-needed space […]
POSTED: 07/27/21 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Fall sports practices, the Cleveland Guardians, Major League Baseball’s trade deadline, Tate Martell, and a collegiate shakeup are among this week’s Random Thoughts. Almost time It’s hard to believe that fall sports practices – cross country, football, girls’ tennis, soccer and volleyball – will be in full swing at this time […]
POSTED: 07/27/21 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police July 22, 3:56 p.m. — Donald E. Hammons III, 43, of rural Middle Point, was arrested in the 400 block of Boyd Avenue on a warrant issued in Allen County. July 21, 11:51 p.m. — Sierra L. Thatcher, 34, of 405 S. Vine St., was arrested on a probation violation warrant issued […]
POSTED: 07/26/21 at 10:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Larry Dean Bracken, 80, of Van Wert, passed away at 9:25 a.m. Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born November 8, 1940, in Charleston, Illinois, the son of Clarence and Lila (Dunkerly) Bracken, who both preceded him in death. On August 16, 1964, he married the former Donna Winkle, who survives. […]
POSTED: 07/26/21 at 1:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Marcia K. (Snyder) Dangler, 73, of Van Wert, died at 7:31 a.m. Friday, July 23, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born September 20, 1947, in Van Wert, the daughter of Hermie Snyder and Roxie (Routt) Grieshaber, who both preceded her in death. She married Roger D. Dangler, who died July 25, […]
POSTED: 07/26/21 at 9:04 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag includes questions about the Cleveland Guardians/Indians team name, possible Big Ten expansion and high school soccer ties. Q: The Guardians? That’s the best name Cleveland could come up with? I’m still a fan and always will be but the new name doesn’t do much for me and […]
POSTED: 07/26/21 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Area model railroad enthusiasts had plenty of model train layouts to ooh and aah over — as well as model train equipment to haggle over — during Saturday and Sunday’s 18th annual Railroad Heritage Weekend Model Railroad Show and Swap held on the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. photos by Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 07/25/21 at 11:24 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information COLUMBUS — Two local arts organizations were among those awarded grants through the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC board awarded a total of 746 grants totaling $18.4 million, including 68 in western Ohio. Local organizations receiving grants include: The Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation, which received two grants: […]
POSTED: 07/25/21 at 11:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information LIMA — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Van Wert County this week. All outlined work is weather permitting. U.S. 30, between the Paulding County line and the Allen County line, will have lane restrictions for bridge and guardrail repairs. Market Street, between Central Avenue and Crawford Street […]
POSTED: 07/25/21 at 11:08 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor It appears the college football landscape is changing yet again. Multiple media outlets are reporting that Oklahoma and Texas are leaving the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference, which will likely set off a ripple effect among other conferences and schools. There’s plenty of speculation that Kansas will meet with Big […]
POSTED: 07/24/21 at 8:12 am. FILED UNDER: Sports