VW independent staff and submitted information As a kickoff to Memorial Day weekend, the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band will present a free concert in the band shell of Fountain Park in Van Wert at 7 p.m. Friday, May 27. The concert will include patriotic selections Let Freedom Ring, Echoes of the Civil War, […]
POSTED: 05/17/22 at 3:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Lincolnview High School Principal Brad Mendenhall has announced that the school will be hold its graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2022 at 2 p.m. this Sunday, May 22, in the high school gymnasium. Parking is available in both the high school and elementary lots. Both main entrances will open to the public […]
POSTED: 05/17/22 at 3:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert High School Class of 1998 recently donated $2,000 to the Eggerss Stadium Renovation Committee. Pictured from left to right John White, Rich Spridgeon, Ben Laudick, Stacey Baer and Eric McCracken. Spridgeon and Laudick are members of the Class of ’98, while White, Baer and McCracken are part of the Stadium Renovation Committee. […]
POSTED: 05/17/22 at 3:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Lincolnview Local Schools Board of Education will hold a special board meeting/work session at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, in the Neubrecht Lecture Hall. The meeting is for facilities planning and discussion. No board action is anticipated.
POSTED: 05/17/22 at 3:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
Vearl “Whitey” Ellis, 93, of Van Wert passed away at 8:05 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Vancrest Healthcare. He was born October 7, 1928, in Mercer County, the son of Harry and Ada (Smith) Ellis, who both preceded him in death. On September 3, 1948 he married the love of his life, Lois L. […]
POSTED: 05/16/22 at 7:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Mr. James V. Worthington, Sr., after being lovingly attended to by his family, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, May 14, 2022. Jim was born on Sep 3, 1931 to Mr. & Mrs. Virgil “Jack” Worthington (Lenora Greenwade). He married the love of his life, Jeanne (Faulkner) Worthington May 9, […]
POSTED: 05/16/22 at 3:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Lillian L. Hall, 96, of Van Wert, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born on February 26, 1926, in Indianapolis, the daughter of John W. and Cora D. (Helms) Pate, who both preceded her in death. Lillian and her family came to Van Wert when she was a […]
POSTED: 05/16/22 at 12:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent and submitted information Van Wert High School Principal Bob Priest has announced that the school will be hold its graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2022 at 2 p.m. this Sunday, May 22, in the high school gymnasium. Parking is available in both the west parking lots (high school and middle school). Open […]
POSTED: 05/16/22 at 10:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
Friday May 13, 2022 1:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Ridge Township to investigate a motor vehicle crash on U.S. Route 30 involving a deer. No injuries were reported. 5:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Union Township to investigate a complaint of a vehicle driving through a woods. 8:39 […]
POSTED: 05/16/22 at 8:56 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
This semi-truck slammed into a home on Sunset Drive, just off U.S. 127 shortly before 4:30 a.m. Monday morning. Initial calls had it as a possible lightning strike but upon arrival it was discovered the truck and trailer had veered off the road, struck a power pole and a tree before hitting the house. The […]
POSTED: 05/16/22 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: News