SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The Vantage Career Center Alumni Hall of Fame has two new members, with the addition of Candy (Sutton) Lammers and Byron Wells. The two were inducted Thursday night during Vantage’s annual All-Boards Dinner and Hall of Fame ceremony. Lammers graduated in 1994 after completing the office technology program as a junior and […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Vantage Career Center is in need of a new High School Director, due to the resignation of Mike Knott. The Board of Education formally accepted his resignation, effective July 31, Thursday night. He’s leaving to teach math at Delphos St. John’s. He was hired as director in May, 2019 and prior to […]
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VW independent staff and submitted information PAULDING – The Paulding County Republican Women, Defiance County Republican Club and Van Wert Central Committee are sponsoring a “Meet the Candidates Night” from 5-9 p.m. Monday, April 11, at the Paulding County Fairgrounds Extension Building. The public will have the chance to meet and talk with candidates, then […]
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Marsh Foundation employees gathered on Thursday for an open house to show the public the agency’s new Foster Care and Adoption Center at 1151 Westwood Drive in Van Wert. It replaces the former location on Main Street and offers much more space and easier access to parking. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
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Virginia Ellen Doner, 82, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, at Villages Hospital in Lady Lake, Florida. She was born November 11, 1939, in Van Wert County, the daughter of Cecil and Estella Trimble, who both preceded her in death. On June 7, 1957 she married Orin James Doner June 7, 1957, and he preceeded […]
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Paul G. Lindeman, 69, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at his residence. He was born September 23, 1952, in Delphos, OH, to Carl and Marjorie (Allenbaugh) Lindeman, who both preceded him in death. Paul is survived by his children, Paul E. (Laurie) Lindeman of Ft. Jennings, Kevin (Kelly) Lindeman of Delphos, Kyle […]
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April 6, 2022 1:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Ridge Township to check on a suspicious vehicle. 6:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Washington Township to assist a motorist who was out of gas. 8:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Ridge Township to investigate a report […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A young firefighter has been named as the Van Wert Fire Department’s “Firefighter/EMT of the Year.” Brett Schumm received the honor during the department’s recent awards banquet, which reviews and recognizes accomplishments of the previous year. Schumm, who was hired in May, 2019, was chosen by his peers by way of an […]
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A trucker turning from Washington St. onto Main St. in Van Wert didn’t quite clear one of the protective poles Wednesday afternoon, causing the pole to become lodged under the side of the trailer. Hague Towing was called to the scene and was able to lift the trailer off of the pole. Bob Barnes/Van Wert […]
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VW independent staff and submitted information The Van Wert Economic Development Corporation, Van Wert Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Van Wert have announced plans to present the 2022 Van Wert Business Plan Challenge competition. The deadline to submit a business plan for the competition is 5 p.m. Thursday, April 14. Plans may be delivered […]
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