Mark J. Clark, 54, of Convoy passed away at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Mercer Health. He was born in Columbus, the son of Jim and Martha (Wermer) Clark, who both survive. Also surviving him are sons: Austin (Leslie) Clark of Ohio City, Lucas Clark of Convoy and Chase Clark also of Convoy. […]
POSTED: 12/21/21 at 11:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Brenda J. Cullen, 67, of Van Wert, passed away at 5:50 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s in Lima. She was born on March 30, 1954, in Van Wert, the daughter of Elvin Arnold and Erma Ruth (Voyles) Height, who both preceded her in death. She married David L. Cullen, who survives, […]
POSTED: 12/21/21 at 3:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Janet (Green, Gilbert) Pankake, 92, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 after a brief illness. She was a resident at Van Crest Assisted Living in Van Wert. She is preceded in death by husbands Junior Guy Gilbert, James Eldon Pankake, and son David Lee Gilbert. She is survived by her children: Danny (Sarah) Gilbert, Dennis […]
POSTED: 12/21/21 at 9:33 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Beverly Sue Plummer, 64, of Van Wert, passed away at 10:48 a.m. Friday, December 17, 2021, at Van Wert Health. She was born May 17, 1957 in Van Wert to Rex and Ann (Stoller) Plummer. She is survived by her mother; a son, Clay Morgan (Whitney) Akerman of Ohio City; a daughter, Lisa Michelle Akerman […]
POSTED: 12/21/21 at 9:25 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around the loss of a friend, a stunning rally, girls basketball and the NFL. A big loss I can’t believe I’m writing this. With the passing of Aaron Matthews, the area has lost a true friend to the local sports scene. He was just 43 years old. […]
POSTED: 12/21/21 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Sofi Houg and Erin Schaufelberger combined for 40 points and Van Wert cruised by Delphos St. John’s 56-26 on Monday night. It was the fifth straight victory for Van Wert (6-3) while Delphos St. John’s fell to 0-9. It was a tight first quarter with Van Wert leading 13-11 at the […]
POSTED: 12/21/21 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Defiance swept Lincolnview at Olympic Lanes on Monday, with the Bulldogs winning 2867-2271 and the Lady Bulldogs posting a 2121-1695 victory. Connor Baluaf led the Lancers with a 175-213-388 series, while just one pin separated Alex Wyatt (178-195-373) and James Reinhart (181-191-372). Evan Elling (80-133-213) and Evan Bowersock (82-127-209) rounded out […]
POSTED: 12/21/21 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff and submitted information Yet another national touring sensation has been added to the Van Wert Live 2022 Roster. More than 35 million people around the world have experienced the smash hit phenomenon that is Blue Man Group and now, thanks to presenting sponsors Jim and Mary Pope, the act coming to Van […]
POSTED: 12/21/21 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Middle Point Boy Scouts of America Troop 32 presented seven wreaths at Van Wert Woodland Cemetery on Saturday, December 18. Each wreath was placed to honor a branch of the military, as well as one for veterans missing in action. Scouts participating in the ceremony were Alan Matarese, Evan Ellington, Gavin Priest, and Logan Taylor. […]
POSTED: 12/21/21 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent news The Van Wert Municipal Building will be closed on Friday, December 24, in observance of the Christmas holiday and Friday, December 31, in observance of New Year’s Day.
POSTED: 12/21/21 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News