Thomas M. Lahmon, 66, passed away Monday afternoon, March 17, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on January 3, 1959, in Van Wert, the son of James H. “Sam” Lahmon and Patricia J. (Irwin) Lahmon, who both preceded him in death. Family survivors include his two daughters, Jesika (Eddie) Woodard […]
POSTED: 03/19/25 at 8:58 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Not so fast – Van Wert’s Save A Lot store is NOT closing its doors as previously announced. Store employees were informed Monday that the S. Shannon St. location would close for good April 1, but store manager Steve Bossie confirmed Wednesday morning that Save A Lot corporate purchased the store and it will stay […]
POSTED: 03/19/25 at 8:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Marsh Foundation has announced its newly structured Advancement and Organizational Development Team, a strategic initiative dedicated to expanding community engagement, strengthening donor relations, and enhancing internal operations. This team will work collaboratively to build meaningful connections, enrich the lives of the youth and families we serve, and ensure long-term sustainability while amplifying […]
POSTED: 03/19/25 at 6:59 am. FILED UNDER: Business
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A man currently in jail for an October, 2024 crash that killed two Van Wert County men appeared in court Tuesday to answer to a whole new set of charges unrelated to the accident. Timothy Kiester, 61, of Berrien Springs, Michigan, was arraigned in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on 15 […]
POSTED: 03/18/25 at 9:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information LIMA — The Awakenings Victim Outreach Program at Area Agency on Aging 3 was awarded a multi-year grant through the Health Path Foundation of Ohio to support older adults 60 and over. The Awakenings Victim Outreach Program supports older adults across Allen, Auglaize, Hanock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, and Van Wert counties […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information Three out of state trips and a pair of in-state trips are on the list of this year’s Van Wert County Council on Aging travel trips. Creation Museum, Petersburg, Kentucky — Wednesday, April 30 This 75,000-square-foot facility allows you to experience earth’s history as God has revealed it in the Bible. […]
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VW independent staff The Van Wert County Bar Association will conduct a memorial service in honor of W. Edward Hatcher at 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, in the Van Wert County Common Pleas Courtroom on the third floor of the Van Wert County Courthouse. Hatcher, 78, passed away February 27. He spent 50 years practicing […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information PAULDING — A Paulding County man who sexually abused a minor was sentenced to 34 months in prison on Tuesday, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Paulding County Sheriff Jason Landers announced. Daniel Froelich, 56, of Cecil, was sentenced in Paulding County Common Pleas Court after pleading guilty to two counts […]
POSTED: 03/18/25 at 8:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Fire Department’s ladder truck L2 underwent its annual inspection on Tuesday. The inspection was conducted by EVP Emergency Vehicles Products based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Field engineer Brett Burger, assisted by Van Wert firefighter Brett Schumm, conducted the required annual testing procedures. Some of the tests performed were looking for structural defects in the vehicles, […]
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Van Wert recently concluded its boys basketball season with the team’s annual postseason awards. Special award winners (pictured above, left to right): Zach Crummey “Chairman of The Boards” and “Rookie of The Year”, Keaten Welch “Cougar Award”, Caden Collins “Claw Award”, Cohen Bragg “Grit Award”, and Nate Gearhart “Cougar Pride Award.” WBL honors (pictured below): […]
POSTED: 03/18/25 at 8:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports