Submitted information PAULDING – All village and township emergency/weather sirens in Paulding County are scheduled for maintenance beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 3. Sirens will be activated throughout the day ensuring all are in proper working order. “We have 21 emergency sirens strategically placed around the county by our various townships and villages,” Sheriff […]
POSTED: 03/29/24 at 9:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Kayla (Staley) Schmidt, 29, of Van Wert, was called home on Thursday, March 28, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. She was born June 30, 1994 to Patricia Staley and Frank Simmons. Kayla is survived by her eternal partner, Collin Schmidt. The two were married on October 17, 2020. She is also survived by her […]
POSTED: 03/29/24 at 7:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information Bill Purmort has announced he will step down as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Central Insurance, effective April 1. In a meeting held on March 26, the board unanimously elected Evan Purmort as its new Chairman, effective April 1. Bill began his career at Central in 1979 and held multiple positions […]
POSTED: 03/29/24 at 4:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
Walter Stephen “Steve” Alspaugh, 80, of Van Wert, died early Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024, at OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. He was born January 2, 1944, in Lima, to Walter Winton and Elizabeth Jane (Borchers) Alspaugh. He married the former Janet Buehler October 10, 1970. Steve retired from Eaton Corporation, Van Wert, after many years […]
POSTED: 03/29/24 at 1:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff Due to incoming inclement weather, the Van Wert Parks Department has moved Saturday’s Easter egg hunt to a 2 p.m. start. It was previously scheduled for 10 a.m. The annual event will still be held at the Smiley Park ball fields.
POSTED: 03/29/24 at 1:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Thursday March 28, 2024 5:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Reidenbaugh Road in Harrison Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 6:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Washington Township on a report of a dog being struck by a vehicle. 6:48 a.m. – […]
POSTED: 03/29/24 at 8:22 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Mervin E. Barkley, 91, formerly of Scott passed away Sunday evening, March 24, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice Center of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on September 4, 1932, in Adams County, Indiana to Floyd H. Barkley and Gladys Angeline (Fensler) Barkley, who both preceded him in death. On July 3, 1970, he married Arlene […]
POSTED: 03/29/24 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent sports Baseball Lincolnview 9 Fort Jennings 2 FORT JENNINGS — Myles Moody had a four hit, four RBI game and Lincolnview beat Fort Jennings 9-2 on Thursday. Among Moody’s hits – three doubles, including a run scoring hits in the third and fourth innings. Gavin Evans smacked a solo home run in the […]
POSTED: 03/29/24 at 5:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Peony Festival’s Queen Jubilee Pageant will be held Friday, April 5, at LifeHouse Church on Fox Road in Van Wert. Eight area high schools have selected these young ladies to represent their respective senior classes for the 49th annual event. Over $5,000 in scholarship funds will be awarded […]
POSTED: 03/29/24 at 4:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Van Wert County Historical Society trustees will offer a meal a day before the April 8 solar eclipse. The Sunday, April 7 meal will be served between 12-3 p.m. and will consist of a brat, hot dog or shredded chicken sandwich, choice of two sides – baked beans, macaroni salad or […]
POSTED: 03/29/24 at 4:09 am. FILED UNDER: News