Neal Deitemeyer cuts the ribbon during Friday afternoon’s celebration at Deitemeyer Brothers in Van Wert. The construction firm, which specializes in roofing, kitchens, bathrooms and additions has been in business for five years and recently opened a new location in Findlay. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 01/22/22 at 12:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news The YWCA of Van Wert County is asking for input via an online survey. The goal of the survey is to help the YWCA continue to improve various programs and services, as well as to learn and do better. The survey is now open through February 11, and can be accessed by […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — It was a milestone night for Crestview head coach Doug Etzler. His Knights earned a 58-47 Northwest Conference win over visiting Delphos Jefferson, giving Etzler his 200th career victory. The 1991 Crestview High School graduate led Teays Valley for 14 seasons before returning home in 2019. “It’s special being able […]
POSTED: 01/22/22 at 12:19 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor OTTAWA – A spirited comeback fell just short as state ranked Ottawa-Glandorf (No. 7, Division III) hung on for a 62-60 win over Van Wert on Friday. “We ran out of time and we also spotted them a lot of points, but we fought and clawed our way into it,” Van Wert […]
POSTED: 01/22/22 at 12:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Linconlview hosted red hot Bluffton on Friday night and the result was a 63-43 win by the Pirates, their 11th straight victory and 12th in 13 games. In addition, Bluffton improved to 5-0 in the Northwest Conference. The Lancers trailed by just two, 14-12, after one quarter, with Bluffton’s Kyler Kinn scoring […]
POSTED: 01/22/22 at 12:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are scores from area boys basketball games played on Friday, January 21. WBL Bath 40 Celina 33Defiance 29 Elida 24Ottawa-Glandorf 62 Van Wert 60St. Marys Memorial 57 Shawnee 24Wapakoneta 59 Kenton 41 NWC Allen East 63 Leipsic 59Bluffton 63 Lincolnview 43Crestview 58 Delphos Jefferson 47Spencerville 61 Columbus Grove 37 GMC […]
POSTED: 01/22/22 at 12:17 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Luella I. Dutton, 90, passed away at 8:47 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at her home in Van Wert. She was born on February 13, 1931, in Union Township, the daughter of Gordon I. and Marguerite (Dodge) Roat, who both preceded her in death. On June 10, 1950, she married Robert Leonard Dutton June 10, […]
POSTED: 01/21/22 at 10:50 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff and submitted information As previously announced, the Voice Of The Buckeyes, Paul Keels, will be the featured speaker at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert. The upcoming event is made possible by the generous support of The Ohio State Alumni Club of Van Wert […]
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The Van Wert County Humane Society recently received a $15,000 donation to their capital campaign from Carol White. Shown accepting the donation is Aimee Bassett, humane society board secretary; Michelle White, capital campaign chairperson and Ms. White. “I’m so happy to help with this much-needed facility,” White said. Construction of a new adoption center/shelter is […]
POSTED: 01/21/22 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information This year, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative is planning $3.6 million in investments focused on system improvements that will directly increase the co-op’s service reliability and maintain existing facilities. Due to rising costs, especially with wholesale power costs and the COVID-19 pandemic, PPEC implemented a small increase to the service […]
POSTED: 01/21/22 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News