Richard G. “Dick” Dunn, 89, of Van Wert, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home. He was born on August 27, 1933, in Henry County to the late Frank Pickens Dunn and Troas Cuma (Adams) Dunn. On December 18, 1957 he married Peggy Jean (Butler) Dunn. She passed away […]
POSTED: 09/05/22 at 11:49 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The OSPTA Pulls took over the grandstand area at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds Friday night and the action could be heard for miles. A different type of entertainment will be featured in the grandstand tonight, with Addison Agen and Girl Named Tom performing for people in the stands. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/03/22 at 12:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Day No. 4 of the Van Wert County Fair included animal exhibits, ribbons and plaques, horses, both real and the carousel variety, rides and a visit from Governor Mike DeWine. The 166th edition of the fair will continue through Monday. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/03/22 at 12:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Marsh Foundation recently held its annual horse program for youth on the grounds of the Van Wert campus. Over the past year, clinicians at The Marsh Foundation had the opportunity to go through the certification process in equine assisted learning and/or equine assisted psychotherapy. Equine assisted therapy incorporates a variety […]
POSTED: 09/03/22 at 12:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff All federal, state, county and local government offices and courts will be closed on Monday, September 5, for Labor Day. Schools and libraries will be closed and most banks will be closed in observance of the holiday. Trash pickup will be delayed by one day and there will be no mail service […]
POSTED: 09/03/22 at 12:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
More than 150 volunteers were treated to fine dining, live music and festivities as a thank for all of their service to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. The gathering was held earlier this week and the volunteers, ranging from ticket takers to behind the scenes personnel, were lauded for their efforts. Photo submitted
POSTED: 09/03/22 at 12:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert’s defense came to play Friday night. The Cougar ‘D’ forced Defiance to turn the ball over on downs five times, picked off a pair of passes, had three sacks and held the Bulldogs scoreless in a 36-0 victory at Eggerss Stadium. In addition, Van Wert held the visitors to just […]
POSTED: 09/03/22 at 12:00 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — In a defensive struggle, a pair of second half touchdowns was enough to give Crestview a 14-6 win over non-conference rival Wayne Trace. The Knights improved to 3-0, while the Raiders fell to 1-2. “We know we left some points out there but it was a combination of a really […]
POSTED: 09/03/22 at 12:00 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are final scores from Week No. 3 high school football games around the area. WBL Celina 19 Shawnee 10Elida 21 Ottawa-Glandorf 12Kenton 20 Bath 6Van Wert 36 Defiance 0Wapakoneta 29 St. Marys Memorial 22 (OT) MAC Anna 26 St. Henry 7Coldwater 42 Fort Recovery 0Marion Local 34 Minster 0New Bremen 34 […]
POSTED: 09/02/22 at 9:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Jerry Wayne Baer, 83, of Loveland, Colorado, passed away at home on August 7, 2022, after extended health issues. He was born August 17, 1938, in Van Wert, the 13th child of Logan Ray and Pearl Agnes (Strohl) Baer, who both proceeded him in death. He graduated from Van Wert High School in 1957 and […]
POSTED: 09/02/22 at 3:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries