Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks participated in the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Liam P.D.J. Shartzer. Liam is a member of Boy Scout Troop 35, sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church in Van Wert, and is the son of Travis and Leah Shartzer. He was presented an American […]
POSTED: 09/27/22 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Off Stage Productions Inc. has announced the cast and crew for the fall Dinner Theatre production of “Honky Tonk Hissy Fit”, a Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy. The cast of nine actors will include several you may have seen in past performances as well as two making their theatre debut with this […]
POSTED: 09/27/22 at 3:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The latest edition of Random Thoughts centers around state rankings, a big game in Division IV, Region 14, an addition to the record book, Van Wert golf, the Cleveland Guardians, Ohio St. and the now defunct Pro Bowl. Moving on up Van Wert moved up a spot to No. 5 in this […]
POSTED: 09/27/22 at 3:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Volleyball Crestview 3 Van Wert 0 CONVOY — The Knights cruised to their sixth straight victory by beating Van Wert in straight sets, 25-10, 25-12, 25-14 at Ray Etzler Gymnasium on Monday. Adelyn Figley led Crestview with 12 kills while Laci McCoy added 11. Cali Gregory registered 30 assists, while Ellie Kline […]
POSTED: 09/27/22 at 3:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Richard M. Holmes, 67, of Upper Arlington, died at 2:38 p.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. He was born on December 19, 1954, in Van Wert, the son of Richard Donald and Lela Marie (Tangeman) Holmes, who both preceded him in death. Family survivors include two brothers, […]
POSTED: 09/26/22 at 1:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Friday September 23, 2022 2:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence in Pleasant Township to investigate a trespassing complaint. 4:16 a.m.- Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location in Ridge Township for a subject with abnormal behavior. 5:14 a.m. – Deputies conducted a traffic stop on South Shannon Street in the city of Van […]
POSTED: 09/26/22 at 9:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sally Ann Blake, 74, of Van Wert, passed into the arms of Jesus at 6:05 a.m. Saturday, September 24, 2022, at her residence. She was born on January 6, 1948, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Merle “Rusty” and Beverly (Peters) Moreland, who both preceded her in death. She married Ron Blake on March 8, 1997, and […]
POSTED: 09/26/22 at 8:24 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Jeremy Jay “Jake” DeMoss, 48, of Payne passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on August 30, 1974, in Van Wert, the son of Michael M. DeMoss and Jane A. (Good) DeMoss of Van Wert. He married Traci E. (Conley) DeMoss of Payne on October 10, 2015. […]
POSTED: 09/26/22 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Led by four top 20 placers, Lincolnview captured the boys’ team title at the Van Wert Cross Country Invitational, held at the Van Wert Reservoir on Saturday. Van Wert finished as the runner-up and Crestview was 10th out of 15 teams. The Lancer girls enjoyed a third place finish behind two Division […]
POSTED: 09/26/22 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This week’s Monday Mailbag features questions about potential playoff seeding, Region 14, a question about a penalty on a long snap on a punt attempt, and the NWC football championship race. Q: Something doesn’t seem right and maybe you can help clear it up. According to the website fantastic50.net, Van Wert is […]
POSTED: 09/26/22 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports