Clarence Edward Barnett, 48, of Van Wert, died at 4:05 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2022, at his residence. Clarence was born on October 6, 1973, in Van Wert. The son of Robert Barnett, who preceded him in death, and Nancy Barnett who survives in Van Wert. Family survivors include his daughter Celsea (Chanse) Ebel; one […]
POSTED: 03/21/22 at 11:43 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Matthew E. Nofer, 46, of Van Wert, passed way unexpectedly on Monday, March 14, 2022. He was born January 20, 1976, in Van Wert, the son of Thomas Nofer who survives in Van Wert and May Marjorie Nofer, who preceded him in death. Matthew is survived by his daughter Savannah Nofer of Woodlands, Texas; one […]
POSTED: 03/21/22 at 11:35 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff and submitted information Average gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 6.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.01 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio. Prices in Ohio are 67.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and still stand $1.36 a gallon higher […]
POSTED: 03/21/22 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news CECIL — The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an early Sunday morning crash in northern Paulding County. According to a news release, at 3:22 a.m. Sunday, troopers received a report of a wrong way driver traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of U.S. Route 24 near […]
POSTED: 03/21/22 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will hosting a modern military match Saturday, March 26, at the Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Club at 9093 Ringwald Road. The safety briefing will be held at 9:15 a.m. and the match will start at 9:45 a.m. Any modern military rifle may be used such as an […]
POSTED: 03/21/22 at 4:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor COLUMBUS — Van Wert and Paulding counties had the 12th lowest unemployment rate in the state in January, according to the latest figures released earlier this week by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The two counties each reported a jobless rate of 3.7 percent, an increase from December for […]
POSTED: 03/18/22 at 10:18 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation is looking for volunteers for the clean-up of Hiestand Woods Park and Preserve from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. Saturday, April 2. Volunteers should wear jeans or long pants, closed-toed shoes and bring gloves. The time will be spent removing honeysuckle (an invasive species in Hiestand Woods) from […]
POSTED: 03/18/22 at 10:14 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Land Reutilization Corporation (Land Bank) is posting lots available for bids on their website, www.vanwerted.com/landbank. The Land Bank is focused on facilitating the transition of blighted, vacant and abandoned properties into viable, marketable properties by working collaboratively with public and private entities in a financially responsible, transparent manner with […]
POSTED: 03/18/22 at 10:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports DAYTON — Colin White scored 31 points and pulled 11 rebounds to lead Western Buckeye League champion Ottawa-Glandorf to a 53-46 win over Columbus Africentic in the Division III state semifinals at UD Arena on Friday. The win puts the No. 2 ranked Titans (25-2) in the state championship game against Cincinnati […]
POSTED: 03/18/22 at 10:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff and submitted information Six young ladies are competing for the title of Queen Jubilee XLVII during this year’s Peony Festival Pageant, to be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 1, at LifeHouse Church in Van Wert. This year’s candidates are: Audrey Giesige, representing Paulding High School, is the daughter of Cory and […]
POSTED: 03/18/22 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: News