Van Wert Live members shine! Over the years we’ve shared vivid memories, great laughter, and moments of wow and wonder sitting amongst family and friends in the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, the Grandstand and Fountain Park. Live entertainment in Van Wert is a valued part of your life and we thank you. The product that […]
POSTED: 04/26/22 at 2:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
VW independent staff and submitted information The recipients of the 2022 Farm Focus Inc. scholarships are Brooke Bockey, Hanna Scaggs, Evan Bowersock and Kathryn Williamson. Bockey and Scaggs were each awarded $1,000 while Bowersock and Williamson each received $500. Bockey is a 2019 Spencerville High School graduate and is attending Ohio State University, main campus. […]
POSTED: 04/26/22 at 2:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Farm
VW independent news A Van Wert County man involved in a two-vehicle crash at U.S. 30 and Dutch John Road in Pleasant Township has passed away. Steven Routt, 69, passed away early Sunday afternoon, April 24, four days after his 2015 Dodge Caravan collided with a semi-truck driven by a York, Pennsylvania man. Routt was […]
POSTED: 04/26/22 at 2:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Steven Lynn Routt, 69, of Union Township passed away at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne from injuries received in an automobile accident in Van Wert County on April 21. He was born in Paulding County on June 17, 1952, the son of Fred and Betty (Taylor) Routt. His […]
POSTED: 04/26/22 at 1:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
To the Editor: I am writing to show my support for the bond issue to renovate Eggerss Stadium. As someone who has played, coached, and been a spectator, I have witnessed the greatness as well as the limitations of this iconic stadium. The renovation plan will eliminate those limitations and will leave little doubt as to […]
POSTED: 04/26/22 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: With the May 3 election quickly approaching, I’d like to encourage everyone to get out and vote in favor of the Eggerss Stadium renovation. I was reminded over the weekend about how fortunate we are to live in this community. A former resident came to visit Van Wert and his pictures of […]
POSTED: 04/26/22 at 8:27 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: I am a lifelong member of the Van Wert community and very proud of that. I have played on, coached on and have been a Cougar fan since 1956. I played Jr. high and high school football on the field at Eggerss Stadium. I also coached youth football for 30 years which played […]
POSTED: 04/26/22 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: May 3 affords an opportunity for the citizens in the Van Wert School District to make a positive difference in our community. This opportunity is to vote yes in favor of renovating Eggerss Stadium, preserving a structure rich in history, pride, and memories. But that is hardly the whole story. There is […]
POSTED: 04/26/22 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
Monday, April 25, 2022 5:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to a burglar alarm in the Village of Convoy. 7:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to a burglar alarm in Washington Township. 8:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Jennings Township to take a report of suspicious activity. 12:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to a […]
POSTED: 04/26/22 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A soggy spring sports season, a high scoring softball team, the state baseball poll, protesters, the NFL draft and OHSAA’s Name, Image, Likeness proposal are addressed in this week’s Random Thoughts. A frustrating spring How about a hand for local athletic directors? They’ve been tasked with postponing, rescheduling, postponing again and rescheduling […]
POSTED: 04/26/22 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports