Note: this is the first in a series of articles submitted to the Van Wert independent to explain the Eggerss Stadium Renovation Project. A bond issue to fund the proposed project is expected to appear on the May, 2022 ballot. Independent staff and submitted information It’s pretty easy to name things that go together. Peanut […]
POSTED: 10/06/21 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YMCA of Van Wert County continues to improve the quality of life for many seniors in the Van Wert community. The YMCA prides itself on meeting the needs of everyone in the community, with a special emphasis on the children and seniors who reside in Van Wert. Over the past three years the YMCA […]
POSTED: 10/06/21 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news/submitted information COLUMBUS — Lt. Governor Jon Husted and InnovateOhio announced that the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) will now provide individuals with valid Ohio credentials the ability to order one reprint of their driver license or identification card (ID) online. Previously, customers could only obtain a driver license or ID renewal […]
POSTED: 10/06/21 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Daryl F. Grime, 73, of Van Wert, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 4, 2021, at the Fort Wayne, Indiana, VA Medical Center. He was born on January 19, 1948, in Lima, to Richard and Betty (Kohls) Grime. On November 22, 1994, he married Therese Parsons. Daryl served in the United States Marine Corp […]
POSTED: 10/05/21 at 5:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Adolf “Joe” Germann, 88, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at his home in Van Wert. He was born January 10, 1933 to Kletus and Hulda (Merkle) Germann, who both preceded him in death. Joe was a machinist at Federal Mogul for 35 plus years and a farmer for life. He graduated from The Ohio […]
POSTED: 10/05/21 at 1:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a higher loan limit will be available for borrowers seeking a guaranteed farm loan starting Oct. 1, 2021, from $1.776 million to $1.825 million. “Farm loans are critical for our customers’ annual operating and family living expenses, emergency needs, and cash flow,” FSA […]
POSTED: 10/05/21 at 9:57 am. FILED UNDER: Farm
Sandy Kay Springer, 70, of Van Wert passed away at 11:20 a.m., Monday, October 4, 2021, at Van Wert Health. She was born on October 6, 1950, in Van Wert the daughter of the Charles William and Patricia Rose (Roth) Kline, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, Brian (Melinda) Warthman of […]
POSTED: 10/05/21 at 9:47 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Potential OHSAA football playoff qualifiers, a team with six ties, Ohio State, Cleveland Browns fans, and the Reds and Indians are among this week’s Random Thoughts. Playoffs If the OHSAA football playoffs were to begin this weekend, seven of eight Northwest Conference teams would be in – Columbus Grove and Bluffton in […]
POSTED: 10/05/21 at 3:59 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Crestview 7 Delphos Jefferson 2 CONVOY — Katelyn Castle scored four goals and had an assist to lead Crestview to a 7-2 Senior Night win over Delphos Jefferson on Monday. Addyson Dowler added a pair of goals, while Addison Williman had a goal and an assist and Adessa Alvarez finished with […]
POSTED: 10/05/21 at 3:59 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert had no problems with Delphos Jefferson as the Cougars posted a 25-13, 25-15, 25-19 home victory on Monday. Carlee Young had 34 digs while Finley Foster had 24 assists. Kayla Krites finished with eight kills and Maria Bagley recorded four aces. Mariana Ickes had 14 digs, while Jordanne Blythe […]
POSTED: 10/05/21 at 3:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports