Virginia D. “Ginger” Service, 68, of Van Wert, passed away at 8:32 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2022, at VanCrest of Van Wert. She was born November 11, 1953, in Van Wert, the daughter of Ray and Florence W. “Flo” (Carroll) Bates, Jr. who both preceded her in death. She married Gordon “Chris” Service February 14, […]
POSTED: 07/22/22 at 5:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Sandra Kaye Uhlmann, 59 of Bowling Green, passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. She was born on May 22, 1963, in Van Wert to Donald Eugene George and Betty Joann (Brunni) George, who both preceded her in death. Family survivors include one son, Jake (Sabrina) Uhlmann of Orovada, Nevada; […]
POSTED: 07/22/22 at 8:35 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Thursday July 21, 2022 12:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to an alarm in Ridge Township. 1:49 a.m. – Deputies made a routine traffic stop in Washington Township, during the stop drug abuse instruments were located and confiscated for destruction. 7:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area in Liberty Township on the report of a loose dog. 10:10 […]
POSTED: 07/22/22 at 8:25 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor With a goal to honor more veterans and others, fundraising efforts are underway to update Memorial Park at Van Wert American Legion Post 178. The West Main St. park has undergone a couple of updates over the past few years, including a new concrete pad and picnic tables as part of Hunter […]
POSTED: 07/22/22 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Six recent Van Wert High School graduates earned college scholarships during an online “Believe in Ohio” statewide competition The two-man team of Joshua Reichert and Robert Spath each won a STEM Commercialization Plan $5,000 scholarship for their plan title of binder ring correction. Ian Rex and Natalie Benner each won an […]
POSTED: 07/22/22 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A local World War II veteran will be featured on this Sunday’s Commissioners Corner program on radio stations 99.7FM WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. Orval Mullin, 100, of Van Wert County, was part of three European campaigns – Utah Beach, the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp. […]
POSTED: 07/22/22 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information WILLSHIRE — The Willshire Sportsman’s Club has announced its annual Flea Market and Trade Days will be held dawn to dusk July 28-30 at 3385 State Route 81. Admission and parking are free and there will be all types of flea market items, crafts, cement figures, tools, dog supplies, antiques, and […]
POSTED: 07/22/22 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Guest selectors are needed for the VW independent’s Pigskin Pick’Em feature. It is a one week commitment. 10 guest selectors – one for each week of the 2022 regular season – will pick high school football games from the Western Buckeye League, Northwest Conference, Green Meadows Conference and Midwest Athletic Conference, plus […]
POSTED: 07/22/22 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Trinity Friends Church invites everyone in and around the Van Wert area to a Community Worship Night, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, in the Family Life Center auditorium/gymnasium at 605 N. Franklin Street, Van Wert. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and concessions will be available.
POSTED: 07/21/22 at 11:53 am. FILED UNDER: Church
Wednesday July 20, 2022 3:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence in the City of Van Wert to assist a subject locked out of their vehicle. 3:27 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a subject from the City of Van Wert in reference to being harassed while she was in the Village of Convoy. 4:48 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 07/21/22 at 8:08 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement