Zachary J. Wood, 30, of Convoy, a devoted father, son, brother, fiancé and so much more than a few words could express, tragically passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024. Born on July 1, 1994, in Van Wert, to Robert S. and Jill K. (LaBonne) Wood. Zach was known for his adventurous nature and love […]
POSTED: 10/23/24 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Richard C. “Dick” Coyne, 91, of Convoy, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. He was born on June 24, 1933, in Decatur, Indiana to Francis J. and Mary E. (Tempel) Coyne, who both preceded her in death. He was united in marriage to Evelyn R. Klinger on August 2, 1952, in […]
POSTED: 10/23/24 at 6:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff Five criminal hearings took place in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court between Friday, October 18, and Wednesday, October 23. Judge Martin Burchfield presided over each of the hearings. Change of plea Summer Jones, 34, of Defiance, changed her plea to guilty to a charge of domestic violence, a first degree misdemeanor. […]
POSTED: 10/23/24 at 1:19 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Larry E. Lynch, 78, of Van Wert, passed away at 3:29 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born September 27, 1946, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, to Oscar and Pauline (Simpson) Lynch. He married the former Joyce Ann Sealscott. Larry retired as a manager at Wal-Mart. After retirement, he enjoyed […]
POSTED: 10/23/24 at 8:08 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:08 a.m. – Deputies along with Middle Point EMS responded to a residence on Middle Point Road in Washington Township for a report of a possible overdose. 4:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in York Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer, no injuries […]
POSTED: 10/23/24 at 7:58 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information Farm Credit Mid-America is now accepting applications for its Customer Scholarships and Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars Program. Over the past decade, Farm Credit Mid-America has awarded more than $2 million in financial and educational support to deserving students pursuing careers that promote agriculture and rural communities. Customer Scholarships are available to the children or grandchildren […]
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — A proposed plan for improvements to Crestview’s athletic facilities and more will be discussed at length at an early November school board work session. Monday night, the Crestview Local Schools Board of Education briefly reviewed and discussed revised information provided by the architectural firm of Garmann Miller, along with the […]
POSTED: 10/22/24 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor PAULDING — It appears for the second time, a charge has been lowered in the case of a Paulding woman accused of hitting and killing a young boy in September of 2023. Cynthia Switzer, 47, was indicted last October by a Paulding County grand jury on a charge of aggravated vehicular homicide, […]
POSTED: 10/22/24 at 9:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Agricultural Society will host its semi-annual fall Mom-2-Mom Sale in the Junior Fair Building at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds in Van Wert on Saturday, November 2. The event is the perfect time for families to buy and sell gently used items, including Baby / toddler clothes Toys, games […]
POSTED: 10/22/24 at 9:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has announced that the Ohio Elks Association is offering scholarships to the 2025 graduating seniors who want to obtain a technical 2-year or less degree or certification for employment. The funds are for advanced training at a tech center, specialty school or training […]
POSTED: 10/22/24 at 9:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News