Thomas E. “Tom” Rayman, age 78, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at his home in Delphos. He was born April 8, 1943, in Lima, to Edward Rayman and Hazel (Fogt) Rayman who both preceded him in death. He married Sara A. (Morgret) Rayman June 18, 1966, and she preceded him in death […]
POSTED: 01/17/22 at 3:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Larry G. Wilkin, 74, of Van Wert, passed away at 11:58 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Van Wert Health. He was born on February 21, 1947, in Van Wert, to the late John and Ruth (Swartz) Wilkin, who both preceded him in death. He married the love of his life, Carol Miller May 25, […]
POSTED: 01/17/22 at 12:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Charles E. “Ed” Lewis, 85, of Van Wert, passed away Saturday morning, January 15, 2022, at VanCrest of Van Wert. He was born on January 31, 1936, in Middle Point to John W. Lewis and Fara J. (Carmean) Lewis, who both preceded him in death. He married Judith A. “Judi” (Jenkins) Lewis October 21, 1958, […]
POSTED: 01/17/22 at 10:19 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Annabel (Evans) Holland, 92, of rural Van Wert, passed away at 8:55 a.m. Saturday, January 15, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home. She was born May 15, 1929, to Edward and Mary (DuVall) Evans, who both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Richard K. Holland on June 17, 1951. Together they […]
POSTED: 01/17/22 at 9:25 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
You’ve heard the old saying that Christmas came late. Van Wert County United Way Executive Director Vicki Smith had that experience this year. Brent Agler from Van Wert Moose Lodge 1320 came to her office to give their annual donation to United Way. As the two were getting ready for the picture Vicki looked at […]
POSTED: 01/17/22 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Mid-State Industrial Maintenance, a provider of on-site and off-site industrial maintenance and service solutions, recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of Elmco Industrial Services in Van Wert.. Elmco has been providing a wide array of industrial and commercial services since 1998. Over the years, the family-owned and operated company has […]
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VW independent staff and submitted information January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and the Northwest Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalition (NWORRC), an anti-human trafficking coalition, will be having an online auction beginning January 27 through January 30 to raise funds for survivors of human trafficking rescued and served by the organization. The coalition is comprised […]
POSTED: 01/17/22 at 4:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news The City of Van Wert recently completed its 2021-2022 United Way campaign. Administration and employees contributed over $5,000 that will provide financial assistance for the 31 local agencies currently receiving funding from United Way.
POSTED: 01/17/22 at 4:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports The Van Wert Cougars earned their eighth win of the season Saturday, while Lincolnview and Crestview both lost on the road, and the Lincolnview girls dropped a game at home. Van Wert 46 Bryan 22 (boys) BRYAN — Defense was the name of the game at Bryan High School on Saturday. […]
POSTED: 01/17/22 at 4:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are this week’s high school basketball broadcast schedules for 99.7 WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games will air live and games are subject to change. WKSD Tuesday, January 18: Delphos Jefferson at Wayne Trace (girls)Thursday, January 20: Fairview at Paulding (girls)Friday, January 21: Ayersville at AntwerpSaturday, January 22: Miller City […]
POSTED: 01/17/22 at 4:24 am. FILED UNDER: Sports