Independent staff and submitted information Over the past year, the YWCA of Van Wert County has continued to focus on the YWCA USA mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. In order to clearly communicate their local implementation of this broad mission, they have developed a new […]
POSTED: 09/06/21 at 1:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
Doris M. Brinkley, 93, formerly of Van Wert, went home to be with her Lord at 6:21 p.m. Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Merit House Senior Community in Toledo. She was born November 5, 1927, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Merritt and Myrtle Barkley, who both preceded her in death. She was first married to […]
POSTED: 09/05/21 at 10:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Although pandemic-related construction material costs have made the project more expensive than originally planned, work is now moving forward on the Van Wert County Humane Society’s new animal shelter on Fox Road. Humane Society Board member Kirsten Barnhart noted that the increased cost of construction materials and a new, much higher, project […]
POSTED: 09/04/21 at 1:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Friday was a busy day at the 165th Van Wert County Fair, with great weather, the thunder of truck and tractor pulls, a variety of livestock shows, and the ever-popular fair food, games, and rides. The weekend should have more of the great weather of the past few days, as well as […]
POSTED: 09/04/21 at 1:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor HAVILAND – JJ Ward ran for two touchdowns, Rontae Jackson had a key kickoff return for a touchdown and the defense came with a big stop late in the game to help Crestview to a 22-15 win over non-conference rival Wayne Trace on Friday. The victory improved Crestview’s record to 3-0 […]
POSTED: 09/03/21 at 11:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor DEFIANCE — The Van Wert Cougar Express rolled on at Fred Brown Stadium on Friday night. The Cougars (3-0, 2-0 WBL) set the tone early by grabbing a 14-0 lead with 9:37 left in the first quarter and from there Van Wert cruised to 55-18 win over Defiance. Along the way, […]
POSTED: 09/03/21 at 11:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are final scores of Friday night’s Western Buckeye League, Midwest Athletic Conference and area non-conference games. WBL Van Wert 55 Defiance 18Bath 43 Kenton 13Ottawa-Glandorf 28 Elida 7Shawnee 27 Celina 0Wapakoneta 10 St. Marys Memorial 7 MAC Anna 48 Parkway 17Coldwater 42 Fort Recovery 6Marion Local 19 Versailles 17New Bremen […]
POSTED: 09/03/21 at 9:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Thomas Eugene Bates, 86, passed away Wednesday evening, September 1, 2021, at Van Wert Health. He was born October 22, 1934, in Van Wert, to Ray Bates Sr. and Jennie Ellen (Potts) Bates, who both preceded him in death. On March 7, 1959, he married Barbara E. (Sheets) Bates, who survives. Other survivors include three […]
POSTED: 09/03/21 at 3:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Mark L. “Louie” Showalter, 61, of Eubank, Kentucky, formerly of Van Wert, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021, in West Liberty, Kentucky. He was born November 4, 1959, in Lima, the son of Joseph and Norma (Pratt) Showalter, who both preceded him in death. Louie worked as an owner-operator truck driver and had formerly spent […]
POSTED: 09/03/21 at 3:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer Area freshmen and sophomores interested in a career in the construction industry will have a chance to learn more during a new “Build Your Future” event planned for Tuesday, September 14, at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. During Thursday night’s brief Vantage Career Center Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Rick Turner said […]
POSTED: 09/02/21 at 11:18 pm. FILED UNDER: News