VW independent staff and submitted information The Ohio Development Services Agency and Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission are reminding residents that assistance is available to help with their heating bills this winter. The Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program helps income-eligible Ohioans with their heating costs during the winter months. The program is open through […]
POSTED: 02/14/22 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information Auditions for the 14th annual Ohio Has Talent! competition, presented by CHP Home Care & Hospice, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. February 26, at Calvary Evangelical Church, 10686 Van Wert-Decatur Rd. in Van Wert. Those interested may also submit a video audition. Everyone must return […]
POSTED: 02/14/22 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 has announced the return of the “Paint the Plow” program and is now accepting applications through Friday, March 11. The program has been on hold, missing two spring seasons, due to concerns regarding COVID-19. High schools and vocational school […]
POSTED: 02/14/22 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Earl Lee Miller, 82, formerly of Convoy, passed away at 4:20 a.m. Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Compassus Hospice Center, Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on April 19, 1939, in Harrison Township, to Carl Philip and Cleo (Krick) Miller, who both preceded him in death. On April 25, 1965, he married the former Connie Sue […]
POSTED: 02/13/22 at 9:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
James Howard Lane Sr., 83, of Van Wert, passed away and entered though the gates of heaven Saturday morning, February 12, 2022, at the Van Wert Manor of Van Wert. He was born on April 10, 1938 in Van Wert, Ohio to Benjamin F. Lane and Juanita (Parrish) Lane, who both preceded him in death. […]
POSTED: 02/13/22 at 8:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Elizabeth Evelyn Owsley, 102, went home to heaven on February 10, 2022, at Heritage Health in Carlinville, Illinois. She was born on May 15, 1919, on the family farm in York Township, Van Wert County. She was a breech baby delivered by her father before the doctor arrived. Her early education was at York School […]
POSTED: 02/12/22 at 3:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Kristine Renee McConahay, 61, formerly of Dayton, passed away at 4:55 p.m. Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Van Wert Manor. She was born on May 14, 1960, in Van Wert, the daughter of Daniel J. (Sharon) McConahay of Van Wert and Shirley Ann (Speakman) Couts, who preceded her in death. Other survivors include her son, […]
POSTED: 02/12/22 at 3:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Robert Sealscott, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022. Robert was the greatest gift to arrive on a freezing cold Christmas day in the winter of 1948 in Van Wert to Doyle and Virginia (Martin) Sealscott, who both preceded him in death. The mischievous middle brother to sister Donna (Gary) Allen of […]
POSTED: 02/12/22 at 11:17 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The middle two quarters proved to be the difference during Friday night’s game between Northwest Conference rivals Crestview and Lincolnview. The Knights outscored the Lancers 35-18 in the second and third quarters and went on to win 55-39. The two teams played to an 11-11 tie in the first quarter, but Crestview […]
POSTED: 02/12/22 at 12:29 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It wasn’t exactly the prettiest game of the season but as the old saying goes, a win is a win. Van Wert pulled away in the fourth quarter and went on to defeat a stubborn Elida team 36-23 in the home finale on Friday. The Cougars (13-6, 4-3 WBL) led 14-8 after […]
POSTED: 02/12/22 at 12:25 am. FILED UNDER: Sports