VW independent news The public is invited American Legion Post 178’s Memorial Day ceremony, scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, May 30, at Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert. Lunch, sponsored by Post 178, will be served at 11:45 a.m. at Memorial Park.
POSTED: 05/24/22 at 3:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert High School Class of 1973 accepted the Alumni Class challenge and raised $1,500 for the Eggerss Stadium Renovation. Pictured left to right are John White, Brenda Speakman Weaver, Stacey Baer, Jayne Smith and Eric McCracken. Weaver and Smith are representing 1973 class members while While, Baer and McCracken represent the Eggerss Stadium […]
POSTED: 05/24/22 at 3:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information LEIPSIC — The Division of State Fire Marshal’s Fire and Explosion Investigation Bureau is seeking tips from the public regarding an intentionally set fire at a detached garage behind a single-family home in Leipsic. On May 5, the homeowner discovered evidence of a fire at 17 E. Center St. after it self-extinguished. Investigators […]
POSTED: 05/24/22 at 3:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Trinity Friends Church will be teaching kids entering kindergarten through fifth grade about how we are all created in God’s image from 5-8 p.m. July 27-29. The schedule includes a chalk party on Wednesday evening in which kids should wear white or light colored clothing which they don’t mind getting dirty. On Thursday, […]
POSTED: 05/23/22 at 10:47 am. FILED UNDER: Church
Friday May 20, 2022 1:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Ridge Township to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. 7:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Hoaglin Township to investigate a report of a suspicious subject in the roadway. 8:07 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort […]
POSTED: 05/23/22 at 10:42 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Deborah Kay Kennedy, 66, of Haviland, passed away at 8:36 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2022, at Mercer Health in Coldwater. She was born on September 6, 1955, in Van Wert, to Glenn and Betty (Wagner) Allen, who both preceded her in death. She was married to Jeffrey Kennedy who also preceded her in death. Family […]
POSTED: 05/23/22 at 8:51 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent sports In voting done by coaches, Lincolnview’s Landon Price was named Northwest Conference Baseball Player of the Year, while Eric Fishpaw was named Coach of the Year. The Lancers (19-5, 8-0 NWC) finished as outright NWC champions and began the season as the No. 1 ranked Division IV team by the Ohio High […]
POSTED: 05/23/22 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports ROCKFORD — Registration is underway for a 2-on-2 basketball tournament, scheduled for Saturday, June 18, at Rockford Community Days. Age groups are boys and girls grades 4-6, 7-8 and 9-12, plus an open division for men and women. There will be separate divisions for boys and girls, with grade to be determined […]
POSTED: 05/23/22 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor 138 seniors, members of the Van Wert High School Class of 2022, received their diplomas during Sunday’s commencement ceremony at the high school. Of the graduating seniors, 22 received an honors diploma. Student speakers chosen for Sunday’s ceremony were Tyson Jackson, Tiana Groves and Mia Kelley, and nine graduates of distinction were […]
POSTED: 05/23/22 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
The graduates of distinction, student speakers and the presentation of diplomas were all a part of Sunday’s commencement ceremony at Van Wert High School. In addition, music was presented by the high school choir and band. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 05/23/22 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News