SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor INDIANAPOLIS — A Convoy volunteer firefighter who suffered serious burns while battling a blaze at a Lare Road home on Wednesday remains in an Indianapolis hospital and is scheduled to have surgery on Monday. However, he appears to be in good spirits. Firefighter Chaise Dawson will have skin graft surgery at Eskenazi […]
POSTED: 04/11/25 at 9:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff CONVOY — A day after a blaze destroyed a Lare Road home and injured two emergency responders, crews were summoned to the scene again. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene shortly after 4:30 a.m. Thursday, after the blaze rekindled and had to be extinguished. Convoy Fire and EMS, Van Wert Fire Deaprtment, […]
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Submitted information The Thompson family and Van Wert Service Club have announced that Stephen Spray will be the speaker for this year’s awards banquet. Spray serves as president and chief executive officer of Cincinnati Financial Corporation and its subsidiary, The Cincinnati Insurance Company, one of the country’s top 25 property casualty insurers based on net […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — With summer right around the corner, many Ohio teens may be planning to use the upcoming break to earn money, build skills and gain work experience. However, if they don’t take the necessary steps, that summer excitement may quickly turn to disappointment. That’s why the Ohio Industrial Compliance’s Bureau of Wage and […]
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Submitted information CONVOY — Convoy villagewide garage sales are scheduled for the weekend of May 16-17 throughout the community and surrounding area. Any household or business wishing to share their “stuff” with others may participate in this annual event. A listing of sales will be provided in a brochure that will be available in area […]
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Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has selected Lincolnview High School senior Lauren Anspach (above) and Crestview High School senior Adelyn Figley (below) as the recipients of the Student of the Month for March. Students are nominated by their high schools to receive this award. Each Student of the Month […]
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VW independent sports Baseball Van Wert 5 Elida 1 Van Wert improved to 4-0 (1-0 WBL) in the Western Buckeye League opener with a 5-1 win over Elida on Friday. Three of Van Wert’s runs came in the first inning. A two-out double by Briston Wise scored Griffin McCracken and Case Stegaman, then Cam Werts […]
POSTED: 04/11/25 at 8:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
The YMCA of Van Wert County’s Bitty Baller program had one of its most successful seasons yet, with over 60 participants in the three-year-old to kindergarten age group, the largest turnout to date. The young group learned the basics of basketball, including dribbling, passing, and shooting, while also developing teamwork and social skills. The focus […]
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David Eugene Rickard, 67, passed away of natural causes on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Vancrest of Van Wert. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Rickard of Convoy; four siblings, Carol (Karl) Rickard-Kill of Powell, Charlene Rickard of Convoy, Rhonda Rickard of Chandler, Arizona, and Greg (Amber) Rickard of Convoy. He is also survived […]
POSTED: 04/11/25 at 1:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Brent Secaur, 76, of Van Wert. Jim was born on March 17, 1949, in Van Wert. He passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Sabine County Hospital, in Hemphill, Texas, his winter home. Jim was proud to serve his country as a […]
POSTED: 04/11/25 at 10:04 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries