Gary Max “Butch” Smith, loving father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend, has returned home to the loving arms of his mother and company of good friends past. He is survived by his father, Max; a sister, Sam; one brother, Bill; two beautiful daughters, Misty and Shawn; a son, Lucas; five grandkids, Tyler, Miranda, Kyla, Lux, […]
POSTED: 02/09/21 at 11:37 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council learned of some city financial positives, while also lending its support to a development/flood mitigation project in Vision Park, approving an additional payment to the Convention & Visitors Bureau, and authorizing the sale of outdated and unused city-owned equipment during its meeting Monday. First up was Economic Development […]
POSTED: 02/09/21 at 3:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent Van Wert City Council is considering legislation to further regulate the installation of fences within the city and is seeking public input on what should be considered as fair and reasonable language for fence regulations. Comments can be emailed to Health-Service-Safety Committee Chair Bill Marshall at vwatlarge2@gmail.com.
POSTED: 02/09/21 at 3:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER & CHRIS ROBERTS/Van Wert independent U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-5th District) visited the area on Monday to discuss Washington, D.C.-related issues, including the break-in at the Capitol on January 6, as well as local issues such as the proposed FEMA flood plain revisions. Latta said he “saw the entire thing happen” from the […]
POSTED: 02/09/21 at 3:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Monday that he is reaffirming his commitment to improving the safety of Ohio’s roads by including provisions in his Executive Budget proposal that strengthen Ohio’s distracted driving laws. With limited exceptions, the Hands-Free Ohio provisions in Governor DeWine’s budget proposal will make driving while handling […]
POSTED: 02/09/21 at 3:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
AEP is planning maintenance work at the South Van Wert Station, including a scheduled power outage (see power outage area above). The outage will last approximately 10 minutes and will begin at 6 a.m. this Thursday, February 11. AEP map
POSTED: 02/09/21 at 2:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Probate-Juvenile Court Judge Kevin Taylor (left) is being sworn into his second — and last — six-year term by Common Pleas Judge Martin D. Burchfield on Monday. Judge Taylor’s wife, Kathy, holds the bible as her husband recites the oath of office. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 02/08/21 at 11:24 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police February 6, 3:24 p.m. — Sonny Boy Raines III, 30, of 118 S. Chestnut St., was charged with menacing in connection with an incident that occured in the 100 block of South Chestnut Street. February 5, 12:57 a.m. — Chad W. Diltz, 44, and James A.L. Vibbert, 23, both of 245 N. […]
POSTED: 02/08/21 at 11:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — Olivia Cunningham scored 13 points, Laci McCoy added 11 points and 14 rebounds and a possible Division IV district championship preview didn’t disappoint as Crestview defeated Wayne Trace 44-40 at Ray Etzler Gymnasium on Monday night. Crestview (16-3) is the No. 1 seed at the Defiance district, while Wayne […]
POSTED: 02/08/21 at 10:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports KENTON — Kyra Welch, Sofi Houg, and Allison Schaufelberger combined for 37 points and Van Wert defeated Kenton 47-37 in a rescheduled game on Monday night. The Lady Cougars, winners of three straight, improved to 8-9 overall and 4-3 in the Western Buckeye League, while Kenton dropped to 8-9 (3-4 WBL). […]
POSTED: 02/08/21 at 10:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports