Barbara J. Adams, 76, of Westerville, formerly of Van Wert, passed away at 7:34 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Our Home-New Albany. She was born on March 13, 1947, in Van Wert, to Clarence and Erma (Walter) Johnson. She married Gregg Adams. Barb retired from Van Wert County Hospital after many years as […]
POSTED: 08/18/23 at 12:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Thursday August 17, 2023 3:11 a.m. – Dispatched Wren Fire and Willshire Fire to a residence on Main Street in Glenmore for a Carbon Monoxide Alarm. 5:48 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a motor vehicle crash. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State […]
POSTED: 08/18/23 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The ranks are swelling at the Van Wert Police Department. Four new reserve officers were sworn during a ceremony at the Municipal Building on Thursday – Justin Hammond, Nathan Pruden, Devin Rabe and Dallas Smallwood. Pruden currently works as a dispatcher at the department. Two other reserve officers, Cameron Terhark and Mario […]
POSTED: 08/18/23 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor WREN — The Village of Wren will once again come alive as the “Wiffleball Capital of the World” this weekend, but the annual Wiffleball tournament is just one of many events on the Wren Homecoming schedule. Things got underway with a community worship service last night and today’s attractions include the opening […]
POSTED: 08/18/23 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
With local children heading back to school, drivers are being reminded to obey all traffic laws related to stopped buses. Above is a chart about school bus safety and when to stop for a bus picking up students. Those who violate Ohio school bus traffic stop laws could be fined up to $500 and have […]
POSTED: 08/18/23 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Agricultural Society, the managing organization of the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, is announcing available director positions. Petitions are now available for the following seats that are up for election this year. They are as follows: Jennings Township Liberty Township Jackson Township York Township Pleasant Township Southern Region Each candidate […]
POSTED: 08/18/23 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Here are final scores of northwest Ohio high school football games played on Thursday, August 17 Defiance 38 Napoleon 13Delphos St. John’s 45 Delphos Jefferson 6Lima Central Catholic 42 Shawnee 14Pandora-Gilboa 25 Columbus Grove 22Tiffin Calvert 14 Mohawk 12
POSTED: 08/17/23 at 8:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lois Kohn passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, in her apartment at Dublin Retirement Village. Lois Marcene (Elston) Kohn was born September 29, 1926, to Rosella (Harpster) and Ray M. Elston, who preceded her in death. She was the eldest daughter of a family including eight children. She was married on December 29, 1945, to […]
POSTED: 08/17/23 at 6:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Robert LeRoy Klinger, known affectionately as Bob, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Meadows of Delphos in Delphos. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments. Bob was born on August 15, 1937, in Van Wert to David and Dollie (Gipe) Klinger, who instilled values of hard work and dedication in […]
POSTED: 08/17/23 at 10:51 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Wednesday August 16, 2023 10:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Haley Street in the City of Van Wert to assist with a dog stuck in a fence. 12:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 127 in Liberty Township to standby as a peace officer while a subject removed property. […]
POSTED: 08/17/23 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement