Christopher John Henderson, 35, of Millinocket, Maine, was carried away by the angels Monday evening, November 8, 2021, at OSU Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 22, 1986 in Dalton Georgia to Belinda Mitchell Henderson and Scotty Henderson, who survive. He married the love of his life after four years, Jake […]
POSTED: 11/11/21 at 11:35 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The opening two rounds of the high school football playoffs are in the books and as expected, there were a few upsets along with a number of games that produced some lopsided results. Now, games are expected to become much closer and much more competitive. Last week I went 13-4 (76.4 percent), […]
POSTED: 11/11/21 at 4:59 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Two years after verbally committing, Lincolnview’s Landon Price made it official on Wednesday by signing a National Letter of Intent to play collegiate baseball for Ohio State University. It’s an awesome feeling, but I couldn’t do it without the help of my coaches, teammates and everyone else,” Price said. “It’s a great […]
POSTED: 11/11/21 at 4:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted infomation Van Wert Live announces the unique opportunity to experience a collaboration of the Gaither Music Group at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Proudly presented by Eileen Manken, acclaimed gospel artists and Grand Ole Opry favorites, Jimmy Fortune, Bradley Walker, Mike Rogers, and Ben Isaacs will converge on the stage for a collaborative […]
POSTED: 11/11/21 at 4:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Prosecutor Eva Yarger welcomes a new assistant prosecutor, Claire White, to the office. White is a Van Wert native and a graduate of The Ohio State University and Ohio Northern University Law School. She passed the bar this month and has been sworn into office. White will focus on the civil aspects […]
POSTED: 11/11/21 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) will hold a local public hearing regarding Grover Hill Wind, LLC’s proposal to construct an up to 150 megawatt wind-powered electric generation facility in Latty Township in Paulding County. The hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. February 8 at the Paulding County OSU Extension Hall, […]
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Construction workers in downtown Van Wert uncovered old storefront signage that dates back several decades. The discovery was made in the 100 block of North Washington Street. The work is part of Van Wert Forward’s effort to preserve and enhance the downtown area. Photo courtesy of Mark Verville
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Submitted information The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center will hold its next Governing Board meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, at the Van Wert Western Buckeye ESC office location, 813 N. Franklin Street in Van Wert.
POSTED: 11/11/21 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
During Tuesday’s Van Wert High School CEO Program quarterly meeting, Hall Block and Laney Nofer (above) from the Van Wert County Foundation presented information and updates from the Van Wert Forward initiative. Approximately 70 CEO student interns from Crestview, Lincolnview and Van Wert were in attendance to learn about the project. CEO Program Coordinator Kerry […]
POSTED: 11/11/21 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information A student from Van Wert County has been announced as the winner of one of five $3,000 scholarships awarded through the AgCredit’s Joe Leiser Memorial Scholarship program. Elizabeth Vorst of is a junior at The Ohio State University, where she is majoring in agribusiness, applied economics and animal sciences. “AgCredit is proud […]
POSTED: 11/10/21 at 1:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Farm