VW independent staff/submitted information LIMA — As previously reported, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 has secured construction funding for two projects that will address safety at four intersections along the U.S. 30 corridor in Van Wert County. District 1 officials have now confirmed the following projects will be constructed in 2026 or […]
POSTED: 08/11/23 at 10:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — In the final preseason scrimmage for both teams, Van Wert’s Brylen Parker and Crestview’s Bryson Penix each tossed two touchdown passes, but the Knight defense snuffed out a late drive to secure a 27-20 two quarter victory over the Cougars on Friday. It was Crestview’s first scrimmage win over Van […]
POSTED: 08/11/23 at 10:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Bragging rights were on the line during Friday night’s scrimmage between Van Wert and Crestview. The Knights held off the Cougars for a 27-20 victory in two quarters of live play. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 08/11/23 at 10:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports ARLINGTON — Van Wert shot a 352 and finished fourth out of 11 teams at the 18-hole Liberty-Benton Invitational in Arlington on Friday. Keaton Foster carded an 80 and made the all-tournament team. Griff McCracken shot an 83, followed by Sam Houg with an 89. Brock Stoller rounded out the scoring with […]
POSTED: 08/11/23 at 10:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
M. Darlene Kaverman, 78, of rural Convoy passed away at 8:32 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2023, at Mercy Health, Lima. She was born on October 5, 1944, in Van Wert, the daughter of Herman Emanuel Gunsett and Hilda Mildred (Etzler) Gunsett, who both preceded her in death. She married James “Jim” Kaverman April 5, 1958, […]
POSTED: 08/11/23 at 9:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information Six real estate professionals affiliated with Straley Realty & Auctioneers, Inc. have earned the 2022-2023 President’s Sales Club awards presented by the Ohio Realtors. Realtors Warren Straley and Chet Straley have been awarded the Award of Distinction for having more than $2.5 million in sales between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023. […]
POSTED: 08/11/23 at 2:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
Middle Point United Methodist Church will be hosting its sixth annual Backyard Revival on Saturday, August 19. This community event started out in a tent, but has been moved inside to the newly air conditioned church. Pastor Bryan Harriff will be sharing from 5-5:45, followed by dinner and fellowship at 5:45 and then music by […]
POSTED: 08/11/23 at 1:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Church
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert water customers who have had new meters installed recently may have noticed higher than usual water bills as of late. City officials said Friday they’re aware of the situation and are taking steps to correct it. A statement issued by the city on Friday said water meters have been read […]
POSTED: 08/11/23 at 9:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Edward Joseph Hammond of Wildwood, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Ed was born in Van Wert to Mary (Steele) Hammond and Joseph Donald Hammond on January 14, 1942. He had many happy memories of his life in Van Wert with extended family. He was in Van Wert High […]
POSTED: 08/11/23 at 9:31 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Elaine B. Klausing, 75, of Van Wert, passed away at 6 a.m. Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Van Wert Manor. She was born on November 8, 1947, in Acushnet, Massachusetts, to Napoleon and Pauline M. (Plante) Comeau. She married Michael Klausing November 2, 1974, and together they shared over 50 years of memories. Elaine retired […]
POSTED: 08/11/23 at 8:05 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries