Randy Lee Hartman, 66, of Van Wert, passed away Monday evening, September 20, 2021, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert following a short illness. He was born July 17, 1955, in Van Wert, the son of Charles and Alberta (Drake) Hartman, who both preceded him in death. On February 16, 1984, he married […]
POSTED: 09/23/21 at 10:51 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer Voters in the Van Wert City School District can expect to see a May 2022 ballot issue to renovate and improve Eggerss Stadium. During Wednesday night’s monthly meeting, the Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution to start the process that would put the issue to a vote. According to Superintendent Mark […]
POSTED: 09/22/21 at 10:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information Shultz Huber & Associates Inc. announces several recent promotions. Whitney Flora, Cameron Messman, and Logan Petersen have been promoted to in-charge accountants. Caleb Brinegar, Nan Grace, and Tricia Schuette have been promoted to supervisors. Flora is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who joined the firm in 2020. She works in […]
POSTED: 09/22/21 at 10:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor The second half of the 2021 regular season kicks off on Friday night. Some teams are coming off big Week No. 5 wins so we’ll see how they follow up, while other teams will try to bounce back after losses. Additionally, league and conference races sometimes start to take shape as […]
POSTED: 09/22/21 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Three people received prison sentences during hearings held this past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. David Hecox, 25, of Pittsfield, Illinois, was sentenced to 7½ to 10½ years in prison on a charge of felonious assault, a felony of the second degree, with credit for 277 days already served. […]
POSTED: 09/22/21 at 3:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Chamber Coffee event at Wassenberg Art Center from 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, September 29. Stop in to enjoy coffee provided by Convoy Road Coffee Roasters and learn more about the Learn and Return Scholarship Program to be offered by the Van […]
POSTED: 09/22/21 at 2:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Eileen E. “Neen” DuCheney passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2021, in her home. She lived a blessed and joyful life for 99 years. Her prayers were the key to heaven, but her faith unlocked the door. Eileen was born May 3, 1922, to Lester and Oval (Geyer) Feasby, who both preceded her in death. She […]
POSTED: 09/22/21 at 12:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Mary Jane Watkins, 87, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday morning, September 22, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born September 17, 1934, in Elgin, to Delmar and Lucille (Thomas) Welker, who both preceded her in death. On February 22, 1997, she married Willis ‘Will’ Watkins, who passed away June 2, 2008. Mary […]
POSTED: 09/22/21 at 12:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor If the previous four matchups are any kind of indicator, Friday night’s game between No. 7 Van Wert and Ottawa-Glandorf should be an exciting one. In 2017 at Eggerss Stadium, the Cougars pulled out a 19-17 victory, then posted a 40-34 overtime win in 2018. The Titans returned the favor with […]
POSTED: 09/22/21 at 3:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor A unique challenge awaits Crestview Friday night in Bluffton. The Knights (4-1, 1-1 NWC) will go up against an old-school option attack that’s run by a fourth-year starter at quarterback who happens to be the Northwest Conference’s leading rusher. Through five games, Bluffton senior Nate Schaadt has amassed 874 yards rushing […]
POSTED: 09/22/21 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports