VW independent staff and submitted information Van Wert Live has announced the return of the Enrich Community Concert Series at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Since 1953, the Community Concert Series has been enriching lives in Van Wert. Joanne Wolford and Roger and Kay Okuley present the new and outrageously entertaining 2022 Enrich Community Concert […]
POSTED: 12/03/21 at 4:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Three people were sentenced in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court this past week, while two others appeared for other hearings. Ashley McKee, 38, of Van Wert, was sentenced to 36 months in prison for conspiracy, a felony of the third degree. She was given credit for 326 days already served and […]
POSTED: 12/03/21 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Joan M. Custer, 84, of Van Wert, passed away at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born September 30, 1937, in Van Wert, to Harley and Myra (Goings) Welker, who both preceded her in death. She married the love of her life, Allen “Whitey” Custer September 18, 1955 […]
POSTED: 12/02/21 at 7:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Francis E. Black, 85, of Berne, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana. He was born on October 20, 1936, in Scott to William Black and Iva (Fox) Black, who both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Florence Perry on June 8, 1963, and […]
POSTED: 12/02/21 at 6:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Jon Jones/special to the VW independent The Van Wert Fire Department is celebrating its 50th Anniversary as an Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance with Paramedics. In 1971, the Van Wert Fire Department was the second department in the State of Ohio to have personnel trained as EMT-Paramedics, second only to Columbus Fire Department. Van Wert […]
POSTED: 12/02/21 at 9:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Our Annual Artists’ Exhibit & Sale will be on view through December 22. The Artists’ Exhibit & Sale provides a fun offering of art and a great way to purchase original art at reasonable prices just in time for the holidays. Watercolor Class: (in-house and ongoing) Tuesday mornings; 10 a.m.-noon. Fee: $55 Regular, $40 WAC […]
POSTED: 12/02/21 at 8:52 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It seems like the season went by in the blink of an eye, but here we are – OHSAA championship week. As expected, some familiar names will be competing for state championships at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, but some newcomers hope to leave their mark. I was 4-0 […]
POSTED: 12/02/21 at 4:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports CELINA — Celina swept Lincolnview in non-conference bowling action at Plaza Lanes on Tuesday. Celina won the girls’ match 1454-1154, and the Bulldogs took the boys’ match 1684-1269. Zoey Tracy led the Lady Lancers with a 164-144-310 series, followed by Katrina Behrens (103-158-261), Leigha Benderle (86-124-210), Jenna Corzine (93-116-209) and Melody […]
POSTED: 12/02/21 at 4:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent staff Anyone living in Van Wert or Van Wert County, past residents and those who visit the City of Van Wert on a regular basis are being encouraged to take part in a brief online survey to help shape the future of the downtown area. The city is participating in the 2021 […]
POSTED: 12/02/21 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information 2022 Van Wert County dog licenses are now on sale. All dogs three months or older are required to have a license. Dog tags can be purchased by mail, online or at one of the following locations: Van Wert County Auditor’s Office Room 205, Van Wert County Courthouse Animal […]
POSTED: 12/02/21 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: News