The Crestview softball program recently honored student athletes and handed out special awards. The team had an outstanding year with the varsity team reaching the state championship game and finishing as state runner-up. Above, Crestview’s Northwest Conference scholar athletes include (seated from the left) MacKenzie Richard, Maddie Etzler, Jessica Burger, Angie Pierce, Maddie Preston, and Hollie Genth; […]
POSTED: 06/25/11 at 2:29 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent/contributor content U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) — who serves as a member of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee — recently outlined plans to reverse proposed cuts in federal grant programs that assist local fire departments. Mark Sanders, president of the Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters, is also assisting Brown in the […]
POSTED: 06/25/11 at 2:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
Jake and Jed Guthrie perform a number of hits made famous by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel in the 1960s and 1970s during Friday evening’s concert in Fountain Park. The concert was part of the 2011 Summer Music Series sponsored by The Van Wert County Foundation. Although the weather was less than optimal, it didn’t […]
POSTED: 06/25/11 at 2:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YMCA of Van Wert County now has open swims Monday through Friday of each week from 1:30-2:45 p.m. throughout the summer. The open swims are in addition to the regularly scheduled family swims on Wednesdays and Fridays, from 5-6 p.m., and open swims on Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-7 p.m. and Saturdays, from 11:30 […]
POSTED: 06/25/11 at 2:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County Historical Society is hosting the 18th annual Isaac Van Wart Firecracker Bike Tour on July 4. The departure and finishing point is Jubilee Park. Routes of 18-, 32-, and 64 miles are available with rest stops in Middle Point and Venedocia. Departure time is approximately 7:30 to 10 a.m. Those taking […]
POSTED: 06/25/11 at 1:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
Sherri Clay (right) of Van Wert Federal Savings Bank is shown presenting a $1,000 check to Lori Becker of the YWCA Summer Food Program. Van Wert Federal Savings Bank increased their regular contribution to the program this year after learning of the increased need the program has realized this summer. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 06/25/11 at 1:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert High School volleyball program is holding a volleyball camp from 6-8 p.m. July 18-21 in the VWHS gymnasium. Facilitators for the camp include former Parkway and collegiate volleyball standouts Brandi (Stover) Bruns and Amanda (Schumm) Triplett (click here for more information and a registration form).
POSTED: 06/25/11 at 12:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Melvin C. Wrasman, 81, of Delphos, died at 4:24 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2011, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born November 21, 1929, in Delphos, the son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Klima) Wrasman. On September 29, 1956, he married Ruth (Wieging) Wrasman, who preceded him in death on March […]
POSTED: 06/25/11 at 12:18 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police June 23, 10:08 a.m. — Damage was reported to a picnic table located at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 06/25/11 at 12:06 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A program that advocates for young victims of child abuse, neglect and other issues is coming back to Van Wert County and is looking for volunteers and funds to ensure the program will continue. The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program trains volunteers who are then assigned by the courts to represent […]
POSTED: 06/24/11 at 4:00 am. FILED UNDER: News