Royce D. Williams, 78, of Rockford, passed away at 6:43 p.m. Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Van Wert Health. He was born on August 30, 1943, in Van Wert County to James S. and Frances (Caywood) Williams, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Barbara Shaffer June 30, 1968, at Olive Branch […]
POSTED: 12/14/21 at 12:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Bonnie L. Coburn, 64, of Van Wert, passed away December 12, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. She was born May 13, 1957, to Charles and RaeDean (Tyler) Benner, who both preceded her in death. She was married to the love of her life and best friend, James “Paul” Coburn, for over 23 years. […]
POSTED: 12/14/21 at 11:34 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police December 12, 7:15 p.m. — Mark Corya, 56, of Van Wert, was arrested for domestic violence, after an incident in the 100 block of North Harrison Street December 12, 6:03 p.m. — Zachary Smith, 23, of Van Wert, was arrested in the 500 block of East Main St. on a warrant for […]
POSTED: 12/14/21 at 6:27 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This week’s edition of Random Thoughts centers around Van Wert’s girls and boys basketball teams, the Chicago Bears, Ryan Day, Urban Meyer and bowl games. Nice win Van Wert’s girls basketball win at Coldwater on Saturday was a quality win for the program. Here’s hoping it proves to be a stepping stone […]
POSTED: 12/14/21 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — Laci McCoy scored 22 points, Cali Gregory added 18 and Crestview overwhelmed Fort Jennings 63-21 on Monday night. The Lady Knights are now 7-0 on the season. Crestview put the game away early, leading 20-5 after one quarter then extending the lead to 41-10 at halftime and 59-17 at […]
POSTED: 12/14/21 at 4:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Approximately 4,700 new residential water meters will be installed around Van Wert. During Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, legislation was approved to advertise and receive bids and award a contract to the lowest and best bidder for the water meter replacement project. Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming said carryover funds […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — An agreement is in place between Crestview Local Schools and Westwood Behavioral Health in Van Wert for mental health services. The agreement was one of several items on Monday’s Crestview Board of Education agenda. “What led to us entering into an agreement with Westwood was the fact that we did […]
POSTED: 12/14/21 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
The overflowing dumpster at Hiested Woods Park will soon be a thing of the past. During Monday night’s meeting, Van Wert City Council President Jon Tomlinson said people are stealing dumpster space with illegal dumping, leading to the decision to remove it permanently. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 12/14/21 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information The Peony Festival’s Peony Pageant Committee has announced the candidates for the Queen Jubilee XLVII Pageant. The first round of competition was done completely within and by the schools, following the criteria presented to them by the Peony Pageant Committee. Those 7 young ladies who will compete for the […]
POSTED: 12/14/21 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Jerry Wayne “Pork” Foust, 73, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, at his daughter’s residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Van Wert, but grew up in Scott, on February 4, 1948, to Delmar and Mary Arlene (Sanderson) Foust, who both preceded him death. He was united in marriage to Marylin “Scarecrow” […]
POSTED: 12/13/21 at 4:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries