SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A furious fourth quarter rally came up short as Van Wert fell to Columbus Grove 57-51 Monday night. The Cougars trailed 49-36 early in the final period but went on a 13-2 run to pull within two, 51-49, with 1:50 left. The run included a steal in the backcourt and layup by […]
POSTED: 12/28/21 at 4:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert bowlers split with St. Marys Memorial The Van Wert Cougar boys fell to St. Marys Memorial 2804-2660 at Olympic Lanes on Monday. Hayden Davis led the Cougars (1-3) a 223-199-422 series, while Logan Sutton had the high individual game of 247 and a series of 402. Landon Nowak had […]
POSTED: 12/28/21 at 4:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The latest edition of Random Thoughts centers around the Cincinnati Bengals, NFL officiating, last second time outs, the College Football Playoff and the Rose Bowl. Bengals It’s time to give the Cincinnati Bengals some props. I’m a Cleveland Browns fan but I don’t have anything against the Bengals, except for twice a […]
POSTED: 12/28/21 at 4:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/for the VW independent Legislation that creates a legal device whose purpose is to save the city thousands of dollars in annual property taxes was among a number of year-end measures adopted by Van Wert City Council during its final meeting of the year. The ordinance, 21-12-073, would allow Mayor Ken Markward to execute […]
POSTED: 12/28/21 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Editor’s note: This week, the Van Wert independent is publishing the Top 10 local stories of 2021. Articles featuring two of the top stories will be published each day, with the top two stories published on Friday, December 31. SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Today’s top stories of 2021 include a massive expansion at the Van Wert […]
POSTED: 12/28/21 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Christmas may be over but there’s still time to enjoy the Christmas at Fountain Park display in downtown Van Wert. The display, featuring dozens of season decorations is open from 6-10 p.m. each night through January 1, weather permitting. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 12/28/21 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police December 26, 3:16 p.m. — Brandon D. Davis, 34, of 303 S. Tyler St., was charged with assault for an incident that occurred in the 1100 block of South Shannon Street. December 25, 10:54 a.m. — Jason J. Guadalupe Stepleton, 37, of 131 Balyeat Ave., was charged with disorderly conduct after officers […]
POSTED: 12/28/21 at 12:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Ireta A. Hutchison, 88, of Scott, passed away at 1:20 a.m. Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home. She was born December 13, 1933, in Scott, the daughter of Warren Leon and Grace Juanita (Krugh) Decker, who both preceded her in death. She married Don Owen Hutchison December 20, 1953 and he […]
POSTED: 12/27/21 at 11:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Rodrigo J. “Jesse” Martinez, 66, of Van Wert, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021, at Van Wert Health. He was born on April 29, 1955, in Hondo, Texas, to Leandro and Georgia (Rodriguez) Martinez, who both preceded him in death. Jesse retired from Mattel Corporation in Ft. Wayne after many years of service. He had […]
POSTED: 12/27/21 at 11:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Julia A. Connor, 80, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Christmas morning, December 25, 2021, at Parkview Hospital Randallia. She was born December 06, 1941, in Wren, to Harvey and Marjorie (Worthington) Brown, who both preceded her in death. Julia attended Wren High School and went on to retire from Aeroquip. She was a member […]
POSTED: 12/27/21 at 3:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries