The YMCA of Van Wert County is partnering with the Fort Wayne, Ind., Mad Ants for “Van Wert YMCA Mad Ants Night” on Sunday, February 12, starting at 6 p.m. at the Memorial Coliseum. Those who buy tickets for this game through the Y or online at www.wepay.com/tickets/vanwertymca will get discounted tickets — $7.50 for […]
POSTED: 01/24/12 at 1:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
Looking for a new activity to play? Look no further, pickle ball is here! Don’t know what pickle ball is? Pickle ball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. The YMCA of Van Wert County is now offering free, open pickle ball sessions to teach individuals how to the […]
POSTED: 01/24/12 at 1:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
H.G. Violet Equipment of Delphos has once again received a “Top 100” dealer designation for high sales volume. Shown is Howard G. Violet (left), president of H.G. Violet Equipment, with Dave Doepker, Woods district sales manager. H.G. Violet has been a consistent “Top 100” dealer in Woods Equipment sales, and the relationship goes back three […]
POSTED: 01/24/12 at 1:39 am. FILED UNDER: Business
E. Agnes Ulrich, 99, of Delphos, died Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was born March 24, 1912, in Ottoville, the daughter of the late John C. and Matilda (Miller) Eickholt. She married William J. Ulrich, who preceded her in death in August 2001. Survivors include three sons, Paul […]
POSTED: 01/24/12 at 12:33 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Lenore F. Gerdeman, 88, of Delphos, and formerly of Cincinnati, died at 10:13 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2012, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born May 4, 1923, in Delphos, the daughter of the late Theodore and Margaret (Korb) Gerdeman. Survivors include a brother, Bernard (Marie) Gerdeman of Ottoville; seven sisters, Roseann […]
POSTED: 01/24/12 at 12:33 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
David A. Goodwin, 75, formerly of Payne, died Friday, January 20, 2012, at Doctors Hospital West in Columbus. He was born October 2, 1936, in North Fairfield, the son of the late Carl R. and Gladys (Foulke) Goodwin. On January 3, 1960, he married Caroline (Gray) Goodwin, who survives. Other survivors include two sons, Michael […]
POSTED: 01/23/12 at 6:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer Dylan Williams always knew he wanted to build things. At Vantage Career Center, he is receiving the skills and training he will need to realize that dream. “I’ve been around carpentry all of my life,” Williams said. “My uncles have a company, and their friends have carpentry and drywall companies, and […]
POSTED: 01/23/12 at 2:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Contributor content Venedocia area resident Bill Evans has formally announced his candidacy for Van Wert County commissioner. Evans, a third-generation farmer and small business owner from the Venedocia/Jonestown area, is seeking the January 3, 2013, term as commissioner. A 1971 graduate of Lincolnview High School, Evans is also a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served […]
POSTED: 01/23/12 at 2:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
The following pets are available for adoption through The Animal Protective League: Cats A 1-year-old male, black. Kittens Male and female, 11 weeks old, black. Male and female, 3 months old, black and white, tiger stripe. Male and female, 3 months old, gray, with white face. Dogs Ann Marie, a 6-year-old female Cocker spaniel; strawberry […]
POSTED: 01/23/12 at 1:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The Van Wert Cougars struggled, but overcame a determined Bryan to win 65-60 in a non-conference boys’ basketball game played Friday in the Cougar’s Den. Jacob Myers led the Cougars with 26 points, including 9 of 10 at the free throw line, while Reggie Phillips added 13 points and Joey Hurless had […]
POSTED: 01/23/12 at 1:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports