Van Wert independent It’s football homecoming week at Van Wert High School, and a number of activities are planned for the week. First up is the Homecoming Parade, which will be held Wednesday, September 28, starting at 6:30 p.m. The parade begins at the intersection of Sycamore and Jefferson streets and proceeds down Jefferson to […]
POSTED: 09/26/11 at 5:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
A large audience showed up at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio on Sunday to hear Steven Curtis Chapman’s unique style of Christian music. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 09/26/11 at 5:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Animal Protective League has the following pets available for adoption: Cats Abby, a 5-year-old female, white with yellow spots; fixed and declawed. A 1-year-old female orange tiger. Bently and Scratch, 1-year-old male cats, orange, gray and longhaired; shots. Gracie, a 3-year-old female longhaired, multicolor cat; fixed (no other cats). A 3-year-old female black cat. […]
POSTED: 09/26/11 at 2:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Federation of Teachers will host the 21st annual Scholarship Supper on Friday, September 30, prior to the homecoming football game with Celina. The fundraiser will be held in the S.F. Goedde Building gymnasium from 4:30-7 p.m. The proceeds will go toward educational scholarships given to Van Wert High School graduating seniors planning […]
POSTED: 09/26/11 at 1:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
OHIO CITY — The Village of Ohio City’s website has changed from www.villageofohiocity.com to www.villageofohiocity.org. Those who contact the office should make note of the change in websites.
POSTED: 09/26/11 at 1:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
It was another great day of racing for the Van Wert Middle School cross country teams Saturday at the Van Wert County Hospital Invitational. The boys’ team was well represented, finishing second out of 24 teams. The Lady Cougars also brought home a team trophy, finishing fourth out of 18 teams. Pacing the Cougars through […]
POSTED: 09/25/11 at 9:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Stanley Joe Workman, 72, of Van Wert, passed away at 11:05 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 2011, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born January 6, 1939, in Spencerville, the son of the late Charles K. and Mary Ruth (Shindollar) Workman. On September 10, 1960, he married Karen (Burnfield) Workman, who survives in […]
POSTED: 09/25/11 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
CINDY WOOD/independent sports The struggle continues for the winless Cougars after a Western Buckeye League loss to Lima Bath, 37-8, Friday evening at Eggerss Stadium. Turnovers again plagued the home team and Bath capitalized on Tyler Williams’ three interceptions on the night. Offensively, the Cougars scrambled to get any forward progress going, with Bath’s defense […]
POSTED: 09/24/11 at 6:00 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports CONVOY — The Crestview Knights dominated Allen East, generating 505 yards of offense, including 432 rushing yards, to defeat the Mustangs 46-7 in Northwest Conference football on Friday. The Knights scored the first three touchdowns on the night — all in the first quarter — with Crestview quarterback Trevor Roop running for […]
POSTED: 09/24/11 at 5:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview’s girls’ golf team finished in second place at the Willow Bend Country Club Invitational, which included teams from Lima Central Catholic, Crestview, Parkway, Wayne Trace, Celina and Tinora. Individual honors were also won by Lancer golfer Amanda Kocab, who was the third place golfer, and Kaitlyn Brant, who finished in fourth place on the […]
POSTED: 09/24/11 at 5:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports