Don R. Davis, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born on December 31, 1934 in Van Wert, Don was a proud graduate of The Ohio State University and was a lifelong Buckeyes fan. He spent the majority of his CPA career as a partner at Morrow, Davis and […]
POSTED: 10/19/21 at 1:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
We will be handing out treats on October 30th from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. out at our Beverage Bin! Bring your ghastly ghouls and hobgoblins to the Wass for a treat! No tricks, we promise. The 44th annual Photography Exhibit will be on view until November 7, so take a moment to take in this excellent […]
POSTED: 10/19/21 at 11:46 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Nadine V. Wagner, 93, of Convoy passed away at 2 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2021, at Van Wert Manor. She was born on November 8, 1927, in Ft Wayne, the daughter of Bruce and Ruth Peigh, who both preceded her in death. On May 18, 1949, she married Donald Wagner, who also preceded her in […]
POSTED: 10/19/21 at 9:28 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor One game away from a title, WBL football playoffs, predictions vs. actual final standings, Shawnee, a high-scoring team, Bishop Sycamore and NFL officiating are among this week’s Random Thoughts. On the cusp of a title With a win on Friday, Van Wert will capture at least a share of the Western Buckeye […]
POSTED: 10/19/21 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Saturday was a great day for the Lincolnview Jr. High School boys and girls cross country teams, as they swept the Northwest Conference championship meet in Van Wert. Lincolnview photos
POSTED: 10/19/21 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are this weekend’s high school and college football broadcast schedules for 99.7 WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games are live and games are subject to change due to COVID-19. WKSD Friday, October 22: Antwerp at Hicksville, 6:30 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff.Saturday, October 23: Ohio State at Indiana, 6 p.m. […]
POSTED: 10/19/21 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — Cameras are coming to Crestview school buses. During Monday’s monthly Crestview Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Kathy Mollenkopf said five cameras will be installed on each of 10 buses November 22 and 23. “We’ll have two cameras on each stop arm,” Mollenkopf told the board. “We visited with Van Wert […]
POSTED: 10/19/21 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent news The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 11988, is seeking public comments regarding the Delphos Safe Routes to School project in various parts of Allen and Van Wert counties. The City of Delphos is partnering with ODOT to […]
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It wasn’t quite full but the moon could be seen prominently in clear skies throughout Van Wert County Monday night. The next full moon will be tomorrow. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 10/19/21 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information The 100th graduating class of Van Wert High School, the Class of 1971, recently celebrated that special distinction and a 50-year reunion with a three-day weekend of social festivities. Activities included a casual gathering at the Elks, a well-attended and informal memorial for the 46 classmates who have passed […]
POSTED: 10/19/21 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News