Mary Catherine Bidlack, 95, of Van Wert, passed into the arms of her Savior at 10:47 a.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Born on August 18, 1928, in Van Wert County, she was the daughter of Francis and Hazel (Fox) Martin, who both preceded her in death. Mary wed the love of her life, Norman A. […]
POSTED: 09/05/23 at 12:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff A suspicious death is under investigation in Van Wert. According to Chief Doug Weigle, the Van Wert Police Department was called to do a welfare check at Van Wert West Apartments on W. Main St. at 9:53 p.m. Monday night. Officers made entry to the apartment and found a female deceased inside. […]
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The Eli Young Band and Jana Kramer rocked the house at the Van Wert County Fair Saturday night. Country music fans were active and engaged and were able to enjoy hit songs and more during the concert, which served as one of the fair’s bigger attractions. See more concert pictures below. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
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Jana Kramer and the Eli Young Band teamed up to give fans a night to remember at the Van Wert County Fair. They played to a sizable crowd at the grandstand on Saturday and took fans on a musical journey of their hits and more. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
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VW independent staff/submitted information PAULDING — The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that claimed a 12-year-old boy on Labor Day. A report from the patrol said the accident occurred on County Road 103 south of County Road 124 in Paulding Township at approximately 1:54 p.m. Monday. […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information WAPAKONETA — An investigation is underway, after a murder suspect from Chicago was shot after a high-speed chase along Interstate 75 in Hancock and Auglaize counties. The suspect, identified as Danny E. Berry, 45, was transported by ground ambulance to an unspecified area hospital with serious injuries. His current condition is […]
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The 167th annual Van Wert County Fair came to an end Monday night. Photographer Bob Barnes was at the fair each day and captured a number of images showing all aspects of the fair as shown here and in previous collages.
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VW independent staff/submitted information It’s become a popular early autumn event in downtown Van Wert and it’s returning later this month. The Harvest Moon Festival will be held along Main St. from 4-11 p.m. Saturday, September 23. It will feature food, market vendors, a beer tent, tailgating for the Ohio St. vs. Notre Dame football […]
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Submitted information The Van Wert Chapter of PERI (Public Employees Retirees Inc.) will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, at the Van Wert County Board of Elections Office, 1362 E. Ervin Rd, Van Wert. The speaker for the meeting will be Jamie Ramos of Haven of Hope. Election of officers will be held during […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around the Northwest Conference, a key WBL game, Kyle McCord, OSU’s offensive line, Indiana’s offense and TV disputes. Back to the drawing board Northwest Conference principals are scheduled to meet September 13 to discuss what’s next after Delphos St. John’s declined an invitation to join […]
POSTED: 09/05/23 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports