Dale G. Davies, 89, of Van Wert, passed away at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Van Wert Manor. He was born December 10, 1931, in Van Wert, the son of James G. and Cecile (Vulgamott) Davies, who both preceded him in death. On March 28, 1968, he married the former Marcia Agler, who […]
POSTED: 09/10/21 at 12:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Note: This week’s Friday Flashback goes back six years to the 2015 high school football season when the Van Wert Cougars hosted undefeated Wapakoneta in the regular season finale. The game was a close one and went down to the wire. Below is the game story as it appeared on the VW independent Sports page. […]
POSTED: 09/10/21 at 4:00 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Volleyball Crestview 3 Wayne Trace 0 HAVILAND – Myia Etzler had 14 kills, Ellie Kline finished with 11 digs and Cali Gregory finished with 28 assists as Crestview improved to 4-2 with a 25-22, 25-22, 25-22 straight set victory over Wayne Trace on Thursday. Laci McCoy had 12 kills and nine […]
POSTED: 09/10/21 at 4:00 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
It took a year of planning and another year of construction, but Greve Chrysler Jeep Dodge cut the ribbon on its grand re-opening Thursday following the dealership’s renovation and expansion program. Brian Greve noted that the dealership first purchased the former Arby’s restaurant site for a display area, then later acquired the Cashland property, which […]
POSTED: 09/10/21 at 1:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information Van Wert Municipal Court Judge Jill Worthington announced Thursday that her Courts Assisting Military Offenders (CAMO) program has earned its final certification from the Ohio Supreme Court’s Commission on Specialized Dockets. In order to receive the certification, the local court had to submit an application, undergo a site visit, and […]
POSTED: 09/10/21 at 1:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information The evening was full of laughs and camaraderie as Van Wert area young professionals gathered for a speed networking event in Former Mayor Eugene Bagley Alley. Those in attendance shared business cards and information on their employment, career history, and schooling. “This event was a great way to get to […]
POSTED: 09/10/21 at 12:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information Van Wert County/City school counselors are sponsoring a College Night in Lincolnview’s Community Center from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 29. This is a cooperative project of school counselors from Lincolnview Local Schools, Crestview Local Schools, Van Wert City Schools, Vantage Career Center, and Wayne Trace Local Schools. The event’s purpose […]
POSTED: 09/10/21 at 12:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Thomas Charles “Charlie” Brickner, 76, of Van Wert, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He was born June 22, 1945, in Van Wert, the son of Carl F. and Madge (Angevine) Brickner, who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughters, Aimee (Rich Rodriguez) Brickner of North Garden, Virginia, Major Virginia Brickner of […]
POSTED: 09/09/21 at 6:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Independent staff and submitted information As of Thursday, the Van Wert County General Health District reports an increase of 79 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Thursday, September 2, for a total of 2,825 confirmed cases. There are five known hospitalizations of county residents due to COVID-19. To date, the health department has given 11,407 COVID-19 vaccinations. The […]
POSTED: 09/09/21 at 6:28 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Timothy A. Schoenle, 61, of Convoy, died at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Timothy was born August 14, 1960, to Paul and Donna (Dornick) Schoenle, who both preceded him in death. He married his beautiful wife, the former Annette McGillivray, on August 16, 1980, and they had […]
POSTED: 09/09/21 at 11:58 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries