Submitted information COLUMBUS — As older adults hit the road to join family and friends over the holidays, Governor Mike DeWine, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Ohio Department of Public Safety the Ohio Department of Aging, and AAA are reminding Ohio drivers to “Stay Fit to Drive” by following a few basic safety […]
POSTED: 12/07/21 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Board of Health will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 16, at Willow Bend Country Club, 579 Hospital Drive, in Van Wert.
POSTED: 12/07/21 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Catherine Ann “Cathy” (Baker) Taylor, 70, of Van Wert, passed away at 11:28 a.m. Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Van Wert Health. She was born on October 28, 1951, in Van Wert to Herbert Elmer Baker and Marilyn Rose (Phillipy) Baker, who preceded her in death. Cathy was a 1970 graduate of Van Wert High […]
POSTED: 12/06/21 at 1:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Danny Mullins, 64, of Van Wert, was called home on Friday, December 3, 2021, with his family by his side. He was born on November 10, 1957, in Defiance, the son of Ray Junior Mullins, who preceded him in death, and Cloie Helen (Kirk) Gustwiler, who survives. He married the former Paula Thomas, who survives. […]
POSTED: 12/06/21 at 10:48 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Larry D. Lee, 74, of Bedminster, New Jersey, formerly of Van Wert, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many, died at 5:33 a.m. Monday, November 29, 2021, at Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, New Jersey. Larry was born May 19, 1947 in Van Wert, to Lawrence and Gladys (Long) Lee, who both […]
POSTED: 12/06/21 at 9:12 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 160 W. Sycamore Street in Van Wert is happy to announce the return of “Christmas At The Manger” from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 11. The St. Mark’s family invites everyone to participate in some favorite Christmas traditions, including decorating Christmas cookies, creating ornaments for the Christmas tree, meeting “Flower”, hearing the […]
POSTED: 12/06/21 at 8:49 am. FILED UNDER: Church
Gwendolyn Ann Woods, 79, of Payne, went to the with the Lord Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Parkview Randalia Hospital in Fort Wayne. Gwen was born in Van Wert May 29, 1942, the daughter of Virginia (Kemerly) and George Richey, who both preceded her in death. Growing up in Payne, she was a member of […]
POSTED: 12/06/21 at 8:37 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — Parkway raced out to an early lead but Crestview was able to regroup and clamp down defensively on the way to a 49-39 win over the Panthers at Ray Etzler Gymnasium on Saturday. The big key was a 13-1 third quarter run by the Knights. Trailing 18-17, it included three […]
POSTED: 12/06/21 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview’s Daegan Hatfield rocks the rim and slams in two points during Saturday’s season opener against Continental. Hatfield had a big night and the Lancers enjoyed a 41-25 win over the Pirates. See recap below for more game details. Photo courtesy of Hanna Young
POSTED: 12/06/21 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Boys basketball Lima Central Catholic 37 Van Wert 36 LIMA — Garett Gunter’s trey from the top of the key with 52 seconds left gave Van Wert a 36-35 lead, but Lima Central Catholic’s Evan Unruh converted a pair of free throws with five seconds left and the Thunderbirds held on […]
POSTED: 12/06/21 at 4:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports