Fern Lucile Miller, 90, of Van Wert, passed away at 8:45 a.m., Monday, May 9, 2022, at Hearth & Home, Van Wert. She was born on May 27, 1931, in Van Wert County, the daughter of Walter Edwin Schaadt and Emma Marie (Kiehl) Schaadt, who both preceded her in death. Fern married Harold W. Miller […]
POSTED: 05/09/22 at 1:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Jim Bagley, 87, on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Sarasota, Florida. He was born December 3, 1934, in Van Wert, to Helen and Floyd Bagley, who both preceded him in death. After graduating from Van Wert High School, he became an […]
POSTED: 05/09/22 at 10:55 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police Note: in addition to the reports listed below, the Van Wert Police Department issued 15 parking citations between May 1-7. Sunday, May 1, 3:14 a.m – investigated a theft complaint in the 800 block of E. Main St. Sunday, May 1, 11:45 a.m. – while investigating a prior theft at Walmart, another […]
POSTED: 05/09/22 at 10:44 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday May 06, 2022 7:07 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a location in Pleasant Township for a subject who was not feeling well. 8:34 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location in Hoaglin Township for a subject with chest pain. 8:57 a.m. – Dog Warden spoke with a subject in the […]
POSTED: 05/09/22 at 10:03 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
To the Editor: On behalf of the Eggerss Stadium Renovation Committee, we would like to thank the following individuals, businesses, and groups who supported the effort to pass the levy for the purpose of preserving and renovating Eggerss Stadium: All of the yes voters in the district, VW Class of 1966, VW Class of 1973, […]
POSTED: 05/09/22 at 9:51 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
Submitted information Members of Van Wert High School Class of 1963 met on April 26 at Wild Hare BBQ for supper, resuming monthly get togethers after many months of sheltering due to COVID-19. 18 members and guests gathered for a delicious meal and good fellowship catching up with each other and sharing memories. All were […]
POSTED: 05/09/22 at 8:26 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
VW independent news The Van Wert Police Department is investigating an early morning break-in and assault and is asking for the public’s help. The police department received a 911 call from the residents of a home at 335 1/2 South Tyler St. at 12:10 a.m. Monday. They said their home had been broken into and […]
POSTED: 05/09/22 at 6:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information Average gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 13.8 cents per gallon in the last week and have once again topped the $4 mark, averaging $4.09 per gallon as of Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio. Prices in Ohio are 22.8 cents per gallon higher than […]
POSTED: 05/09/22 at 4:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
It was a packed house at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center Sunday night, as fans flocked to see the world famous Blue Man Group. Note the plastic on the floor and ponchos on people in the front row – that’s due to splattered materials that sometimes come from the Blue Man Group during the unique, […]
POSTED: 05/09/22 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information Van Wert Civic Theatre has announced their Summer 2022 Youth Theatre shows and audition dates Directors Emily Gehle, Alyssa Taylor, and Griffen Waltmire will hold auditions by appointment for “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr” from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, May 15, and Monday, May 16. Any youth ages 5-18 may […]
POSTED: 05/09/22 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News