B. Gene Counterman passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Van Wert Health. He had been a resident at Hearth and Home of Van Wert since February. Gene was born on December 9, 1935, in Chattanooga, Ohio to Vernon D. Counterman and Laura Ann (Wolfe) Counterman, who both preceded him in death. Gene’s children […]
POSTED: 12/22/22 at 4:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Dea Marie Johnson, 76, of Van Wert died at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Van Wert Manor after enduring 12 years of early onset Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on August 26, 1946, in Van Wert the daughter of late Marlin H. Thomas and W. Jeanne (Wortman) Thomas of Van Wert. She married […]
POSTED: 12/22/22 at 4:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert Health and OhioHealth announced today that the board of directors of both organizations have voted to enter into a membership agreement that will make Van Wert Health a full member of the OhioHealth system. Van Wert Health will become OhioHealth’s 14th full member hospital, a milestone that will be […]
POSTED: 12/22/22 at 3:25 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Estella A. (Stubbs) Gilroy, 95, of Van Wert passed away at 9 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at her residence. She was born on February 6, 1927, in Harrod to Russell C. and Marjorie (Heffner) Stubbs, who both preceded her in death. She married Everet H. Gilroy August 29, 1945, and he preceded her in […]
POSTED: 12/22/22 at 1:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information Van Wert Municipal Court will be closed all day on Friday, December 23, due to the impending winter storm. The court will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, December 27.
POSTED: 12/22/22 at 1:45 pm. FILED UNDER: News
December 21, 2022 1:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township on a complaint of a noise disturbance. 3:24 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a location on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for an unattended fire. 7:17 a.m. – Deputies investigated a complaint of a vehicle running the lights […]
POSTED: 12/22/22 at 9:10 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information A winter storm is looming, looking to disrupt travel for the Christmas holiday. Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) crews in District 1 and District 2, which includes 16 counties throughout northwest Ohio, have been preparing by checking trucks and all equipment, and organizing full-time, auxiliary, and seasonal employees to prepare them […]
POSTED: 12/22/22 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff All Van Wert County offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday on Friday, December 23, and Monday December 26. The Van Wert Municipal Building will be closed on Monday, December 26, but city council’s regular meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers on the second floor.
POSTED: 12/22/22 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Outgoing Lincolnview Local Schools Treasurer Troy Bowersock (left) is presented with parting gift during Wednesday’s school board meeting. Bowersock is leaving for the same job with the Van Wert City Schools. Presenting the gift was Superintendent Jeff Snyder. A full story on the meeting will appear on Friday’s News page. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 12/22/22 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently made a donation of $150 to the Wreaths Across America program. The money was used to purchase 10 wreaths. Each December the mission of Wreaths Across America is to Remember, Honor and Teach, which is carried out by coordinating […]
POSTED: 12/22/22 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News