VW independent news Early in-person and absentee voting by mail for the May 3 primary election is scheduled to begin tomorrow, April 5. For those who choose to vote early in-person, here is the schedule for the Van Wert County Board of Elections: April 5-8: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.April 11-15: 8 a.m. to 5 […]
POSTED: 04/04/22 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks have selected Therin Coyne, a senior at Wayne Trace High School and Kayla Krites, a senior at Van Wert High School as the recipients of the Student of the Month for March. Students are nominated by their high schools to receive this award. Each […]
POSTED: 04/04/22 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information The Van Wert Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for local non-profits to use the Fountain Park Rotary concessions stand during the 2022 Feel Good Friday Concert Series. Seven dates are available, starting with the June 10 concert. The June 3, June 17 and August 5 concerts […]
POSTED: 04/04/22 at 3:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports CONVOY — Katelyn Castle belted a pair of home runs and drove in four runs to lead Crestview to a five-inning, 14-2 win over visiting Miller City on Friday. Castle’s first homer came on a one-strike pitch in the bottom of the first and the second came in the bottom of the […]
POSTED: 04/02/22 at 10:13 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
James Leroy West, 84, of Latty, passed away at 4:50 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2022, at Vancrest of Payne. He was born March 3, 1938, in Van Wert the son of Gerald and Emma (Thompson) West, who both preceded him in death. He was married to the former Janice Louth, who preceded him in death […]
POSTED: 04/02/22 at 9:50 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Six area high school seniors competed for the title of Queen Jubilee LXVII Friday night. Pictured from left to right are Jazmin Fauver, first runner-up Audrey Giesige, Queen Jubilee Kayla Krites, second runner-up Grace Jewel, Zadria King and Adeline Collins. A full story with complete results can be found below. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 04/01/22 at 11:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert High School senior Kayla Krites can add one more thing to an already impressive resume – Queen Jubilee LXVII. Krites won the title during the annual Peony Pageant, held Friday night at LifeHouse Church, which set her mind racing after the big announcement. “It was mostly just shock and amazement, […]
POSTED: 04/01/22 at 11:07 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Wren residents Christin M. McGinnis and Kaylee S. McGinnis have joined Ohio’s “Saved by the Belt” Club after their safety belts saved them from sustaining life-threatening injuries. The crash occurred on Van Wert- Willshire Road in Van Wert County December 15, 2021. Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Chase Black presented them with “Saved […]
POSTED: 04/01/22 at 11:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Optimist Club of Van Wert awarded three Van Wert High School students as the winners of its annual essay contest. The students addressed the topic, “How Does an Optimistic Mindset Change My Tomorrow?” Sydney Rauch earned first place, Kasee Stoller was second, and Mackenzie Jones was third. All three were awarded medallions […]
POSTED: 04/01/22 at 11:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Jeffrey D. Maus, 64, of Van Wert, passed away at 10:23 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Van Wert Health. He was born May 10, 1957, in Lima, the son of R. Doyle Maus and Bonnie M. (Rader) Maus, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Jane A. (Buettner) Maus February 3, […]
POSTED: 04/01/22 at 10:10 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries