VW independent staff and submitted information It was March 26, 2020, when Van Wert County recorded its first COVID-19 case. The Van Wert County General Health District then sprang into action. “We urgently met the afternoon when the first case was confirmed,” Health Commissioner Dr. Paul Kalogerou said. “Immediately, our emergency preparedness went into effect […]
POSTED: 03/16/22 at 10:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A Van Wert man avoided time behind bars after changing his plea to a pair of drug charges in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Donald Hammons, 44, pleaded guilty to aggravated possession of drugs, a third degree felony, amended from a second degree felony, and a second case of aggravated possession […]
POSTED: 03/16/22 at 9:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Apostolic Church of Van Wert welcomed Rev. Aaron McGranahan and family as their new pastor during an installation service held Sunday, March 6. Rev. McGranahan is a native of Oran, Missouri. He has over 25 years of ministry experience. He is an ordained minister of the United Pentecostal Church International. He has […]
POSTED: 03/16/22 at 8:33 am. FILED UNDER: Church
VW independent staff and submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County has made the final payment of $65,000 to pay off the YMCA Camp Clay Center at Camp Clay, meaning the entire YMCA operation is now debt free. The Clay Center was part of a much larger YMCA camp project. In 1989, Bernie Nieman […]
POSTED: 03/16/22 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Crestview Early Childhood Center recently awarded students who have made good choices at school and who act as role models to others each day. Students can earn tickets each day for positive behavior, and at the end of each month, ten winners are chosen to receive a special incentive from the treasure box or […]
POSTED: 03/16/22 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information Vantage Adult Education is currently enrolling in full-time and short-term programs, with substantial grant and scholarship opportunities available. “This is a great opportunity for any graduating seniors and adults interested in upskilling or jump-starting a career in healthcare, public safety or manufacturing to gain valuable skills at little to […]
POSTED: 03/16/22 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Fortune, Walker, Rogers, Isaacs…Oh my! Gospel and bluegrass music has had a storied presence on the Niswonger stage including artists like Ernie Haas and Signature Sound, Mark Lawry and The Brian Assurance, Guy Penrod, the Annie Moses Band, David Phelps, and more. The Niswonger acoustics and accomodating auditorium seating are perfectly pleasing for such musical […]
POSTED: 03/15/22 at 6:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Michael E. Protsman, 56, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at 12:19 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022 at CareCore Nursing Home in Lima. He was born January 10, 1966 in Cincinnati. His father was Ralph Eugene (Sue) Protsman, who is deceased, and Dorothy (Bill May) (Miller) Protsman May who […]
POSTED: 03/15/22 at 5:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Donna Keller, 77, of Delphos, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2022, at Vancrest of Delphos surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 7, 1944, in Dayton to Donald H. and Dorothy L. (Walters) Broerman. They both preceded her in death. She is survived by her lifelong companion of 40 years, John […]
POSTED: 03/15/22 at 2:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Floyd Donald Huse, 93, of Van Wert, passed away Saturday morning, March 12, 2022, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home. He was born on June 11, 1929, in New Castle, Indiana, the son of Ruby and Luella (Rinard) Huse, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Mary Louise Howard June 10, 1950, […]
POSTED: 03/15/22 at 10:11 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries