Sandra Glenna Wood, 80, of Van Wert, passed away at 5:40 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2021, at her home. She was born October 20, 1940, in War, West Virginia, the daughter of Willard Lee Porter and Maggie Alvina (Rambo) Porter, who both preceded her in death. On November 13, 1961, she married John Roger Wood, […]
POSTED: 01/22/21 at 5:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Note: This week’s Friday Flashback takes us back to January of 2012, when the Van Wert Cougars eked out a close basketball win at Celina. Below is the story as it appeared on the VW independent Sports page. DAVE MOSIER/independent sports CELINA — The Van Wert Cougar boys’ basketball team has struggled many times in […]
POSTED: 01/22/21 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports LIMA — Van Wert traveled to Shawnee to take on the Indians in a Western Buckeye League matchup and came away victorious 45-32. Five Cougar wrestlers won their matches, and three others won by forfeit. “We seem to be on a bit of a roll,” Van Wert head coach Ben Collins […]
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Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview 52 Allen East 47 HARROD — Zadria King scored a season high 20 points and Annie Renner added 10, as Lincolnview rallied in the fourth quarter for a 52-47 win over Allen East on Thursday. It was the third win in four games and the first Northwest Conference victory of […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The medical staff at Van Wert Health and Van Wert Health North received a tangible — and edible — “thank you” on Thursday for all the hard work they have put in caring for local COVID-19 pandemic patients. Local businesses Straley Realty and Keister & Baker Law Office partnered to provide approximately […]
POSTED: 01/22/21 at 12:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information First United Methodist Church of Van Wert has selected Jeremy Laukhuf to be its new praise and worship leader. As the praise and worship leader, he will lead music and worship at the casual/contemporary service, currently meeting at 8:30 Sunday mornings. Laukhuf and his family moved to Van Wert in 2019, and […]
POSTED: 01/21/21 at 11:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Church
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates Thursday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Phase 1B vaccinations Governor DeWine discussed the vaccine distribution for Phase 1B, which began this week for those ages 80 and up. Governor DeWine was joined today by several Ohioans who […]
POSTED: 01/21/21 at 10:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information An opt-out mailing is going out in late January to all eligible residential and small commercial customers for the Van Wert County Electric Governmental Aggregation Program. Energy Harbor is the new electric supplier, and the current contract will end in December 2023. The rate has gone down to 4.48 cents per kWh […]
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VW independent/submitted information On Thursday, the Van Wert County General Health District reported the additional death of a resident of Van Wert County who tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths for county residents to 47. The age range for the deceased is 60-69 years. There is an increase of 59 confirmed cases […]
POSTED: 01/21/21 at 10:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Vantage Career Center student athletes from all 13 school districts were recently recognized on Winter Sports Spirit Day. Athletes among the group participate in basketball, wrestling, cheerleading, swim team, pep band or even quiz bowl. Vantage students gain advanced skills and training, graduating with industry recognized credentials, while maintaining an active home school connection in […]
POSTED: 01/21/21 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports