SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The NWC volleyball finale, Region 14, a fast season, Cleveland Browns fans and Baker Mayfield are among this week’s Random Thoughts. NWC volleyball As expected, it’s all coming down to tonight’s Lincolnview/Crestview match at Ray Etzler Gymnasium. It’s very simple. If Lincolnview wins the Lancers will be outright champions for the third […]
POSTED: 10/12/21 at 4:00 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports SOCCER Van Wert 1 New Knoxville 1 (boys) NEW KNOXVILLE — Kaden Shaffer scored a goal and Van Wert battled New Knoxville to a 1-1 tie on Monday. The Cougars will close the regular season Thursday at home against Bath. Columbus Grove 7 Crestview 1 COLUMBUS GROVE — The Bulldogs improved […]
POSTED: 10/12/21 at 3:59 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Figures from the 2020 U.S. Census show Van Wert’s population has shifted, which will necessitate an adjustment of ward boundaries within the city limits. During Monday night’s Van Wert City Council meeting, Mayor Ken Markward said the existing ward boundary lines were drawn 50 years ago. “Right now the third ward has […]
POSTED: 10/12/21 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Editor’s note: This is the third of a four-part series of articles on the YWCA’s new vision statement, and what it means for the local community. Independent staff and submitted information The YWCA’s new vision statement – By lifting voices and providing safe spaces, the YWCA of Van Wert County will empower all to maximize […]
POSTED: 10/12/21 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent news Central Avenue, between Washington St. and Jefferson St. in Van Wert will be closed from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Saturday, October 30, for the First United Methodist Church’s Main Street trick-or-treat event.
POSTED: 10/12/21 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197 recently donated $750 to the Village of Wren to put up new LED lights in the park. This will provide better lighting within the park at night for those who use it. The monies are distributed by the Ohio Elks Association in the form of a Community Service Grant. The […]
POSTED: 10/12/21 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent staff and submitted information The public is invited to attend a one-year celebration of Haven of Hope men’s homeless shelter in Van Wert, scheduled for 3-5 p.m. Sunday, October 17, at the facility at 233 North Market Street. “It is a blessing that we are able to provide these services to those […]
POSTED: 10/12/21 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Harold Wayne Miller, 94, of Van Wert passed away at 7:12 p.m., Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Hearth & Home, Van Wert. He was born on December 16, 1926, in Jennings Township, the son of the Thomas Wesley Miller and Mabel (Boroff) Miller, who preceded him in death. Harold married Fern L. (Schaadt) Miller on […]
POSTED: 10/11/21 at 4:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Sandra K. Schimmoeller, 74, of Delphos, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 10, 2021. She was born on February 11, 1947, in Lima, to Ernest and Mary (Schwinnen) Lause. Both preceded her in death. On October 24, 1969, she was united in marriage to John Schimmoeller. He preceded her in death on April […]
POSTED: 10/11/21 at 3:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information Van Wert Civic Theatre will hold auditions for their upcoming musical comedy, The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical. This show is the companion to the original Great American Trailer Park Musical that VWCT produced in 2018. It’s holiday time down in Armadillo Acres (North Florida’s premier mobile-living community), and everyone’s filled with […]
POSTED: 10/11/21 at 12:26 pm. FILED UNDER: News