Submitted information On September 5, the Van Wert County Agricultural Society drew the winners for the truck raffle. Prior to the start of the demolition derby, 10 lucky winners were announced and congratulated. Winners in order – 1st place through 10th place – were Halie Harting, Rick Boroff, Ruth Dowler, Sandra Evans, Michael Profit, Rabbit […]
POSTED: 11/18/22 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Katina S. Burton 68, of Newark, Delaware, passed away at home Sunday, November 13, 2022 after a nine year battle with cancer. She was born July 23, 1954 in Van Wert to Wayland and Despina (Trabazan) Walls, who both preceded her in death. On July 1, 1972 she married the love of her life, Randall […]
POSTED: 11/17/22 at 5:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Harvey J. Thatcher, 89, of Middle Point, passed away peacefully at 12:04 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2022. He was born April 22, 1933, in Van Wert County, the son of Harvey G. and Esther (Baker) Thatcher. He was preceded in death by his father Harvey George Thatcher who died four months before his birth in […]
POSTED: 11/17/22 at 2:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent sports COLUMBUS — If No. 6 Van Wert defeats No. 1 Glenville for the Division IV Region 14 championship on Saturday, the Cougars will face the winner of Region 16, Cincinnati Wyoming or Cincinnati Taft in the state semifinals at Sidney Memorial Stadium. The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced the bracket pairings […]
POSTED: 11/17/22 at 10:19 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Wednesday November 16, 2022 3:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to the city of Van Wert to assist Van Wert Police on a building search. 6:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Elm Sugar Road in Jackson Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported. 6:52 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 11/17/22 at 10:01 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor If you’re going out to watch regional championship football games this weekend, bundle up – it’s going to be frigid. As the field continues to narrow, the matchups continue to get more intriguing. That’s not to take anything away from games already played because there have been some good ones, including Van […]
POSTED: 11/17/22 at 4:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The Van Wert school board said goodbye to treasurer Michelle Mawer Wednesday – sort of. It was supposed to be the final day for Mawer, who’s leaving for the same job with the Celina City Schools, but she agreed to stay on as interim treasurer until her replacement takes over the reins. […]
POSTED: 11/17/22 at 4:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Transportation continues to seek qualified men and women to drive and maintain state snowplows. ODOT relies on these employees to ensure that more than 43,000 lane miles of state and U.S. routes outside of municipalities, and all interstates, except the Ohio Turnpike, are maintained during snow and […]
POSTED: 11/17/22 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Bob Gamble recently shared the history of the George Marsh family with Isaac Van Wart Daughters of the American Revolution. A luncheon was hosted at the home of Nancy Smith. Following the program, officers installed were Regent Deb Hardeman, Vice Regent Pamela Beamer, Secretary Linda Schumm, Treasurer Robin Kill, and Registrar Mickey McConahay. Pictured are […]
POSTED: 11/17/22 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The regularly scheduled meeting of the Union Township Trustees has been moved from Thursday, November 24, to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, at the township building, 9987 Dixon Cavett Road, Van Wert.
POSTED: 11/17/22 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: News