VW independent sports It was a struggle for Lincolnview and Crestview in their respective sectional baseball championship games on Thursday, but both recorded exciting wins to advance to next week’s district semifinals. Lincolnview 5 Fort Jennings 4 Dane Ebel’s walk-off RBI double scored Trey Evans and gave No. 1 seed Lincolnview a 5-4 sectional championship […]
POSTED: 05/19/23 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lee Roy Gribble, 80, of Van Wert, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Van Wert Health ER. He was born August 31, 1942, in McDougal, Arkansas, to Barney and Eula (O’Guin) Gribble, who both preceded him in death. Lee retired from General Motors and was a longtime member of the Grover Hill Lions Club/Welcome […]
POSTED: 05/18/23 at 8:36 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
William Clinton Brothers Jr., 67, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, May 14, 2023, at his home in Glenmore. He was born on June 3, 1955, in Mansfield, the son of William Clinton and Doloris (Farmer) Brothers, Sr., who both preceded him in death. Family survivors include his son, Chris Brothers and his children Melany, Scott and […]
POSTED: 05/18/23 at 8:26 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Wednesday May 17, 2023 8:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to conduct a welfare check on a subject. 11:38 a.m.– Deputies were advised of an attempt to locate on a vehicle out of Allen County, Indiana involved in a possible child abduction case. Deputies were able to locate the […]
POSTED: 05/18/23 at 8:22 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information Central Insurance reported a record financial performance in 2022 during its annual policyholder meeting held Wednesday, May 10, at the company’s headquarters in Van Wert. CEO and President Evan Purmort credited the results to Central’s culture and commitment to protecting its policyholders, ensuring its ability to provide financial peace of mind and exceptional […]
POSTED: 05/18/23 at 6:24 am. FILED UNDER: Business
VW independent staff/submitted information It doesn’t happen often, but a bit of Hollywood is coming to Van Wert County. Van Wert County natives Cody and Taylor Hesseling of Hesseling Bros. Productions, in association with the Van-Del Drive-In in Middle Point have announced the June 1 world premiere of the movie “The Demons Within.” This supernatural […]
POSTED: 05/18/23 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information It’s considered a kickoff to the Memorial Day weekend. The Van Wert Area Community Concert Band will present a concert at 7 p.m. Friday, May 26, in the band shell of Fountain Park in Van Wert. The concert is free to the public. Music performed at the concert will include patriotic […]
POSTED: 05/18/23 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A Van Wert woman accused of assaulting a police officer was arraigned in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday. Latricia Darst, 34, pleaded not guilty to assault, a fourth degree felony; obstructing official business, a fifth degree felony; resisting arrest and OVI, first degree misdemeanors, and operating a motor vehicle […]
POSTED: 05/18/23 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) recently launched its “Get on Board” campaign, designed to encourage Ohioans from all walks of life to consider serving on their local boards of education. Ohio provides a high-quality education to all students through representative school boards that can meet the challenges of the diverse […]
POSTED: 05/18/23 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Van Wert County Junior Fair Coronation Committee has announced that applications are now available for 2023 Jr. Fair royalty. King and queen candidates must be between 16-19 years of age as of January 1 of this year, and species/project royalty candidates must be between 13-19 years of age. King and queen […]