SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It appears winter precipitation will hit Van Wert County and the surrounding area mid-week, but just how much and exactly what kind remains to be seen. Some weather forecasts are calling for snow, perhaps a significant amount on Wednesday and Thursday, while other say a wintery mix of snow and freezing rain, […]
POSTED: 01/31/22 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Queen Jubilee XLVII contestants were officially introduced at a “Meet the Candidates” at Willow Bend Country Club on Saturday. Six young ladies are competing for the crown and the winner will be determined April 1 at the Peony Pageant at Life House Church in Van Wert. They are (front row, left to right) Grace Jewel, […]
POSTED: 01/31/22 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has announced that individuals who contacted the department to report that they had been victims of unemployment-related identify theft would be provided with one year of free credit monitoring. “The unprecedented amount of claims filed and benefits distributed as a result of the […]
POSTED: 01/31/22 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news The Lincolnview Local Schools Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for 6 p.m. tonight at the Neubrecht Lecture Hall. The work session will center around facilities planning and discussion but no board action is anticipated.
POSTED: 01/31/22 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Michael E. Rhodes, 67, passed away at his home in Scott. He was born on October 5, 1954, in Lima, the son of Alma D. (Pratt) Rhodes of Middle Point and Roger Edgar Rhodes, who preceded him in death. Survivors include his six children, Daniel (Ginger) Rhodes of Grover Hill, Theresa (Bart) Say of Van […]
POSTED: 01/30/22 at 8:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
To the Editor: There is a predator in our midst and it threatens everyone in our community. This vicious beast is enormous, strong, and seemingly unstoppable. It poses as being like us, so that we will let our guard down and begin to trust it. That is the biggest mistake of our lives. This creature […]
POSTED: 01/30/22 at 9:36 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
Rogula Lee “Rogi” Bair, 68, of Sheffield Lake, and originally of Scott, passed away December 22, 2021, at St. John’s Westshore University Hospital in Westlake. She was born on August 5, 1953, to L. Roger Bair Sr. and Wilva R. Stuckey Bair, who were married August 20, 1952. Rogi graduated from Edinboro State University and […]
POSTED: 01/29/22 at 12:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Tara Ann Fox, 49, of Van Wert, passed away at 5:26 p.m. Thursday, January 27, shortly after arrival at Van Wert Health. She was born on December 18, 1972, in Van Wert ,the daughter of Terry L. and Judy A. (Gribler) Fox who both survive in Van Wert. Other survivors include her brother, Todd (Laura) […]
POSTED: 01/29/22 at 12:28 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Naomi Ruth Bidlack, 87, of Grover Hill, passed away Thursday morning, January 27, 2022 at the VanCrest of Payne Nursing Home. She was born on November 11, 1934, in Grover Hill to Gerald Rayburn Wistner and Marcele (Harpster) Wistner, who both preceded her in death. She married Paul Henry Bidlack July 27, 1952, and he […]
POSTED: 01/29/22 at 12:21 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Catpack was out in full force at the Cougar’s Den for Friday night’s Van Wert-Shawnee boys’ basketball game. Senior winter sports athletes were honored before the game, but the Cougars came up a bit short, falling to the Indians 60-55. A full game story can be found on the Sports page. Bob Barnes/Van Wert […]
POSTED: 01/29/22 at 12:11 am. FILED UNDER: News