Penny L. Tyler, 69, beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend, passed away at 2:18 a.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on February 15, 1955, in Van Wert, to Ralph E. and Romaine (Bayles) Feasby. On July 7, 1973, she married Clifford L. “Butch” Tyler Jr. Penny and […]
POSTED: 12/31/24 at 6:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Carol Zuber, 82, of Payne, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at Vancrest of Payne. Carol was born in Paulding on February 19, 1942, a daughter of Roy and Elenore (Guysinger) Flaugh, who both preceded her in death. Carol dedicated 20 years of her life as a teacher’s aide at Wayne Trace Schools, making a […]
POSTED: 12/31/24 at 4:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff/submitted information A Van Wert man was arrested and jailed for felonious assault, after city police were summoned to a S. Race St. residence to investigate a domestic violence incident. The call to 321 S. Race St. came in at approximately 10:40 p.m. Monday. It was alleged Thurman Daniels, 33, was upset with […]
POSTED: 12/31/24 at 8:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Editor’s note: As 2024 comes to an end, the Van Wert independent has been publishing what it judges to be the Top 10 stories of the year. Articles featuring top stories have been published daily since December 26, and the series concludes with today with the top two stories. No. 2 – […]
POSTED: 12/30/24 at 11:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Effective July 1, Lincolnview Local Schools will switch its affiliation from the Western Buckeye Educational Service Center to the Mercer County Educational Service Center. The decision, which involves a two year contract, became official with a 5-0 vote by the Lincolnview school board during a special meeting held on Monday. The idea […]
POSTED: 12/30/24 at 11:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information As many prepare for New Year’s celebrations, AAA is reminding drivers and passengers alike of the dangers on the roads this New Year’s holiday, which consistently ranks among the year’s deadliest days for alcohol-related traffic fatalities. “According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 13,524 people died in drunk driving crashes in […]
POSTED: 12/30/24 at 11:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The 2025 reorganizational meeting of the Union Township Trustees will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Union Township Building.
POSTED: 12/30/24 at 11:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The final 2024 edition of Random Thoughts centers around NWC boys basketball, a basketball doubleheader, coaches and the holidays, the Cleveland Cavaliers, a backup quarterback and the worst of the worst. NWC In case you haven’t noticed, the NWC is loaded with really good boys basketball teams this season. Spencville (8-0) should […]
POSTED: 12/30/24 at 11:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview’s Max Hammons (above) and Zander Coil (below) were key players during Monday’s game against Ada. Hammons finished with a game high 15 points and Coil added 12 points and the Lancers defeated the Bulldogs 52-47. Photos courtesy of Hanna Young
POSTED: 12/30/24 at 11:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Lincolnview 52 Ada 47 (boys) Led by Max Hammons, Lincolnview surprised Ada 52-47 on Monday night, a victory that snapped a four game losing streak. Lincolnview trailed 12-11 after one quarter and 24-20 at halftime. Entering the fourth quarter, the Lancers trailed by one, 36-35, but Hammons got hot and scored eight […]
POSTED: 12/30/24 at 11:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports