Jan R. Dunlap, 81, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at his residence. He was born August 11, 1940, in Wetzel, and was a 1958 graduate of Hoaglin-Jackson High School. Jan married the love of his life, Cindy D. Boroff, August 9, 1969. She passed away February 24, 2002. […]
POSTED: 12/09/21 at 3:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Pigskin Pick’Em didn’t exactly end in a blaze of glory for yours truly. I was just 3-4 picking state championship games, the first and only time all season (regular season and postseason) that I was under .500 for the week. My correct picks were Lakewood St. Edward in Division I, Chardon in […]
POSTED: 12/09/21 at 4:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert County YMCA hosted its 6th annual Black Friday Youth Basketball Tournament. Fourth, fifth and sixth grade divisions competed for a chance to become the 2021 champions as well as winning a team trophy donated by Lee Kinstle GM Sales and Service. Each player on the winning team received a free basketball donated […]
POSTED: 12/09/21 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A Van Wert man convicted of drug crimes was one of two people sentenced in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court this past week. Sonny Metzger, 47, was sentenced to 18 months in prison on a fourth degree felony charge of corrupting another with drugs, and 12 months on a charge of […]
POSTED: 12/09/21 at 4:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor COLUMBUS — Pending Governor Mike DeWine’s signature, betting on collegiate and professional sports will become completely legal in Ohio. After three years of failed attempts, changes made to House Bill 29 were approved by the Ohio Legislature Wednesday afternoon, 72-12 in the Ohio House and 31-1 in the Senate. DeWine is expected […]
POSTED: 12/09/21 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent and submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County will receive a $25,000 grant as part a plan to distribute more than $3.6 million to reduce violence against women in Ohio. Administered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS), the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant […]
POSTED: 12/09/21 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
In this recent photo, the majestic 145-year-old Van Wert County Courthouse stands out during the night. The building in downtown Van Wert has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 12/09/21 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
A triumphant return… It’s back and more than classical music fans are elated! Van Wert Live and the Van Wert County Foundation are pleased to present Handel’s Messiah at First United Methodist Church in downtown Van Wert at 7 p.m. Sunday, December 12. The doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Admittance is free thanks to […]
POSTED: 12/08/21 at 10:43 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Van Wert independent sports Spencerville 42 Van Wert 41 SPENCERVILLE — Despite 15 points by Kyra Welch and 12 by Sofi Houg, Van Wert came up just short, falling to Spencerville 42-41 on Tuesday night. The Bearcats led 12-9 after one quarter, with five of Van Wert’s points coming from Carlee Young. Spencerville extended the […]
POSTED: 12/08/21 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent and submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio hunters harvested 70,413 deer during the 2021 deer gun week that began on Monday, November 29, and concluded on Sunday, December 5, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Over the past three years, hunters checked an average of 65,280 deer during […]
POSTED: 12/08/21 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: News