VW independent staff Van Wert City Council’s first meeting of August will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 8, in Council Chambers on the second floor of the Municipal Building, 515 E. Main St.
POSTED: 08/05/22 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports MINSTER — Zoey Tracey shot a 48 but Lincolnview opened the 2022 girls’ golf season with a loss at Arrowhead Golf Club, 170-245 to Minster on Monday. Liz Phillips shot a 65 for the Lady Lancers, followed by Paige Dunn (65) and Morgan Anspach (71). Minster’s Katie Heitkamp carded a score of […]
POSTED: 08/05/22 at 3:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Terry Lee Schaffner, 80, of Dunwoody, Georgia passed away at 8:50 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 2022, at his residence. He was born November 20, 1941, in Decatur, Indiana to Glenda (Rauch) Schaffner and John Schaffner, who both preceded him in death. He married Karen (Stenger) Schaffner on November 17, 1973, and she survives. Other survivors […]
POSTED: 08/04/22 at 2:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information Louie Crow of the First Presbyterian Church Mission Committee donated a check for $1,000 to Terry Dietsch, representing the public charity Real Prayer Inc. This organization of three volunteers delivers digital booklets of faith worldwide at an average cost of under 11 cent each. These booklets are particularly relatable while blended with the […]
POSTED: 08/04/22 at 10:13 am. FILED UNDER: Church
VW independent staff/submitted information A preschool open house will be held at First United Methodist Church from 9-11 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, August 10. Parents will also be able to register, tour and meet the teachers. The church is located at the corner of Central Avenue and Jefferson Street, across from Fountain Park. FUMC […]
POSTED: 08/04/22 at 10:06 am. FILED UNDER: Church
The Van Wert High School Class of 1963 and guests gathered at Mi Ranchito Restaurant for supper on July 26 with 15 members and guests attending. Sharing great food and fellowship together, it was a very enjoyable time together. Those attending were (front row, left to right): Tim Hoghe, Colleen Hoghe, Dave Watkins, Gary Mohr, […]
POSTED: 08/04/22 at 10:00 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Wednesday August 3, 2022 12:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the City of Van Wert to assist a subject locked out of their vehicle. 12:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence in Hoaglin Township on a complaint of theft. 12:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Hoaglin Township on […]
POSTED: 08/04/22 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Joy N. Kraner, 80, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born September 20, 1941, in Van Wert to Robert Sink and Nadine (Fox) Sink, who both preceded her in death. She married her sweetheart, Homer Kraner, March 5, 1960, and he passed away December 10, 2020. […]
POSTED: 08/04/22 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A big city feel in a small town – that’s the goal of Van Wert Cinemas owners Rod and Donna Saunders. The couple met with local media members on Wednesday to showcase improvements made to the existing facility on Lincoln Highway. The most notable improvements include the completed installation of world class […]
POSTED: 08/04/22 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
These are three of the renderings presented during Wednesday’s gathering at Van Wert Cinemas. They show the floor plan plus some of exterior and interior plans for the 10,000 square foot addition. If using a mobile device to view the plans, zoom in for best results.
POSTED: 08/04/22 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News