SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The Brumback Library Board of Trustees didn’t have to go far to find a new director. The board has announced Nellie Schmidt as the library’s new director. Schmidt has served as district media specialist with the Van Wert City Schools for nine years. She’ll assume her new duties at the Brumback Library […]
POSTED: 01/19/24 at 5:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports/submitted information The Van Wert Cougars picked up another big WBL win Thursday night. The Cougars won in exciting fashion as the team winner was decided in the last match against St. Marys Memorial, with the Cougars beat prevailing 36-33. 144: Briggs Wallace (V) won by tech fall 18-3 over Zach Myers (S) […]
POSTED: 01/19/24 at 5:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Briggs Wallace (top) is on his way to an 18-3 technical fall victory at 144 pounds, while Abram Collins (150) squares off against his opponent during Thursday’s WBL dual match against St. Marys Memorial. Collins dropped a narrow 6-5 decision, but the Cougars won a thriller, 36-33. Photos courtesy of Jeff Buggle
POSTED: 01/19/24 at 5:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Allen East 45 Crestview 40 CONVOY — Allen East upset No. 3 Crestview 45-40 in a hard fought battle between the two teams at Ray Etzler Gymnasium on Thursday. Cali Gregory led Crestview with 18 points and Kaci Gregory added 12, as the Lady Knights dropped to 13-2 overall and 4-1 in […]
POSTED: 01/19/24 at 5:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Ellen Joan Workman, 81, of Van Wert, passed away at 12:33 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at VanCrest Health Care Center. She was born on June 20, 1942, in Van Wert, the daughter of Wilbur Earl Davis and Myrtle Frances (Gipe) Davis, who both preceded her in death. She married Carol Cloyce Workman on July […]
POSTED: 01/18/24 at 6:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Richard A. “Chick” Stewart, 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born January 24, 1944, in Van Wert, to Edwin (Chick) and Margaret (Peg Fowler) Stewart, who both preceded him in death. Chick graduated from Parkway High School in 1962. He married Belinda “Bunnie” Gilliland on […]
POSTED: 01/18/24 at 10:54 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Wednesday January 17, 2024 1:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of State Street in the City of Delphos to check a open line 911 call. 4:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of John Brown Road in Union Township on a report of a vehicle left partially in the roadway. 5:45 a.m. […]
POSTED: 01/18/24 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The following defendants appeared for various proceedings this week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Judge Martin Burchfield presided over each of the hearings. Sentencing Sharley Blake, 38, of Willshire, was sentenced to up to six months at the WORTH Center, three years of community control, 30 days in the county […]
POSTED: 01/18/24 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is preparing for a winter event, expected to arrive in parts of northern Ohio, including Van Wert County, today and Friday. Based on predictions, ODOT is preparing for the following: ODOT crews in District 1 and District 2, which comprises 16 counties throughout northwest Ohio, […]
POSTED: 01/18/24 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff WREN — Ohio 49 between South St. and Jackson St. (Wren-Landeck Rd.) in the village of Wren will close on Monday, January 29, for approximately 105 days for road reconstruction including storm sewer and water line installation. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation District 1, the official detour will be Ohio […]
POSTED: 01/18/24 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News