Jerry Guy Landrum, 70, of Van Wert, passed away at 3:53 a.m. Friday, January 15, 2021, at home. He was born March 24, 1950, in Van Wert, the son of Paul Owen Landrum and Annabelle (Davis) Landrum, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include his daughter, Jamie G. (Jeffrey) Stittsworth of Van Wert, two […]
POSTED: 01/16/21 at 12:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County and YMCA Camp Clay recently received a $15,000 donation from Eaton Corporation. Eaton has been a longtime supporter of the YMCA and Camp Clay by sponsoring their youth sports, business days at Camp Clay, and the aquatics program. The money will be used to support the Summer […]
POSTED: 01/16/21 at 1:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is placing a roadblock in the way of FirstEnergy collecting $102 million in ill-gotten profits contained in House Bill 6, that will soon be paid by FirstEnergy customers. This is in addition to the $150 million nuclear bailout also in HB6 that Yost stopped last month. A motion […]
POSTED: 01/16/21 at 1:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The tax bills for the first half real estate collection have been mailed and will be due at the Treasurer’s Office by close of business on Wednesday, February 24, to avoid penalty. Forms of payment accepted are check, money order, or credit card, while taxpayers may also call 844.419.0200 to make a […]
POSTED: 01/16/21 at 1:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert High School guidance counselors will be hosting a virtual informational meeting for parents/guardians beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 20. The meeting will consist of a general session giving more information on College Credit Plus and answering any questions people may have. The meeting will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. January […]
POSTED: 01/16/21 at 1:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information BOWLING GREEN — Winter operations stats for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) in northwest Ohio indicate the area has experienced a more active winter this year over last — at least to this point. So far this year, 26,550 tons of salt have been used, compared to 20,520 tons of salt […]
POSTED: 01/16/21 at 1:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor DELPHOS — It wasn’t pretty, but a win is a win. Behind 28 points and 14 rebounds by 6-8 Ohio State signee Kalen Etzler, Crestview defeated stubborn Delphos Jefferson 55-42 on the stage at Jefferson Middle School on Friday night. It was the sixth straight win for the Knights (10-2, 3-1 […]
POSTED: 01/15/21 at 11:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview’s Clayton Leeth (above) goes to the hoop for two of his 26 points on Friday night. Leeth also connected on five triples to help lead the state-ranked Lancers (No. 12, Division IV) to a 65-58 NWC win at Bluffton. Creed Jessee (below) added 14 points for Lincolnview, while Collin Overholt and Alek Bowersock finished […]
POSTED: 01/15/21 at 11:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Nancy Marie Riggenbach, 70, of Huntersville, North Carolina, passed away at 4:52 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at her residence. She was born April 13, 1950, in Ironwood, Michigan, the daughter of Sylvester “Stretch” and Donna (Rohrer) Goedde, who both preceded her in death. On December 22, 1970, she married the love of her life, […]
POSTED: 01/15/21 at 10:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports Here are final scores from Friday night’s area boys’ high school basketball games, including Wayne Trace’s big upset win over No. 1 Antwerp. NWC Allen East 67 Paulding 58Columbus Grove 67 Spencerville 35Crestview 55 Delphos Jefferson 42Lincolnview 65 Bluffton 58 WBL Celina 55 Bath 50 (OT)Defiance 48 Elida 23Shawnee 53 St. […]
POSTED: 01/15/21 at 9:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports