Independent staff and submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — Barry Johns, director of the Van Wert County Veterans Service Office, was elected Monday to the executive board of the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers at NACVSO’s Annual Business Meeting and Training Summit. Johns, a United States Navy veteran who was serving aboard USS Stark when the ship […]
POSTED: 07/20/21 at 10:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Lela Marie Holmes, 101, of Van Wert, died at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born February 19, 1920, in New Bremen, the daughter of Oscar and Grace (Pope) Tangeman, who both preceded her in death. On November 3, 1938, she married Richard Donald Holmes, […]
POSTED: 07/20/21 at 11:28 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer CONVOY — Face masks will be optional for students and staff in Crestview Local Schools this fall. That was the word from Superintendent Kathy Mollenkopf during Monday night’s monthly Board of Education meeting. She informed the board that a letter explaining the policy is going out to all district parents this week. […]
POSTED: 07/19/21 at 11:18 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information Van Wert Live announces another hit to its holiday line-up. Wizards of Winter will appear Sunday, December 5, at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. Presented by Ciao Med Spa, the Wizards of Winter, featuring former Trans-Siberian Orchestra members, will electrify the Christmas season with a memorable rock-filled […]
POSTED: 07/19/21 at 11:16 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Owners of antique and classic cars (above and below) came out Sunday afternoon for the Freedom Cruise Car Show in the parking lot of the local Walmart store. Cash prizes were awarded in several categories and money raised was donated to the Children’s Miracle Network. photos by Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 07/19/21 at 11:14 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information West Ervin Road, from the west of the drive entering Bob Evans restaurant to the east edge of the Greve auto dealership lot, will be closed, starting about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, so that city workers can repair a water line in the area.
POSTED: 07/19/21 at 11:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Edith Voltz passed away November 13, 2020, and friends and family want to celebrate her by throwing a party in her honor! She would have loved that! Please join organizers to celebrate the fabulous life of their beloved Oma, Mom, Aunt, and Friend. Bring pictures and memories and funny stories to share about Edith. All […]
POSTED: 07/19/21 at 10:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports ELIDA — A spirited comeback by Van Wert fell just short in the ACME state semifinals at Ed Sandy Field on Monday. After falling behind 8-0 to Defiance, the Cougars managed to tie the game but the Bulldogs scored a run in the top of the ninth for a 9-8 victory. […]
POSTED: 07/19/21 at 9:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Changes to Major League baseball rules, college football and a new overtime format, the NBA Finals and fan behavior are among this week’s Random Thoughts. ACME semifinals No doubt Monday’s ACME state semifinal loss by Van Wert was a tough one, but it doesn’t take anything away from a fine season, […]
POSTED: 07/19/21 at 9:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Michael Biro Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 17, 2021. He was born August 18, 1935, in Barberton, to Michael Biro Sr. and Caroline Lena (George) Biro, who both preceded him in death. On September 15, 1956, he married Eloise (Kreischer) Biro in St. Paul’s E & R Church […]
POSTED: 07/19/21 at 4:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries