GLORIA JEAN SCHUMM
Gloria Jean (Albright) Schumm, age 81, passed away peacefully Friday morning, October 4, 2024, at her home in Convoy, Ohio surrounded by her family. Gloria was born June 6, 1943, to Carl F.
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LARRY MCCLURE
Larry Mcclure, born August 6, 1944, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, known for his silly sense of humor and infectious laughter that could brighten any room.
Body found in woods near reservoir
VAN WERT—Van Wert Police received a call just before 6:30 p.m. on Monday reporting the body of a man, dead, in the wooded lot of the old reservoir on the corner of Blaine and Anderson Streets.
Vantage earns 5 stars
VAN WERT—Vantage Career Center fared well on the latest State Report Card.
Early voting underway
COLUMBUS—Early voting is underway in Ohio for the November 5 General Election.
Skele-Tour at the Wassenberg
VAN WERT—Chances are you’ve seen skeletons around town and wondered what they were doing there. The bony cheerleaders in front of The Well, or Waldo by the Brumback Library sign.
What to do after your home is damaged by fire
VAN WERT COUNTY—The notion that your homes could be damaged or destroyed by fire is something many homeowners find unimaginable. But it does happen, and more often than you think.
The Electrical Safety Foundation International
The Electrical Safety Foundation International reports that home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year. Those fires exact a significant human and financial toll, causing roughly 500 deaths and more than 1,400 injuries while leading to $1.3 billion in property damage.
Signs of electrical problems in a home
VAN WERT COUNTY—Homeowners know that all sorts of issues can affect a home. Issues can run the gamut from the merely annoying to the unsafe. Electrical issues fall into the latter category, posing a significant safety hazard if left unchecked.