Information submitted WEST POINT, N.Y. — Cadet Ashley Taylor Mohr, daughter of Jim and Rhonda Mohr, granddaughter of Dores Hart, and the late Glenn and Peggy Pate, all of Van Wert, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall Semester — August through December — at the U.S. Military Academy. To earn this […]
POSTED: 02/12/13 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Council on Aging news The Van Wert County Council on Aging will be holding a Texas Hold em’ Tournament on Saturday, February 16, at the Senior Center, 220 Fox Road in Van Wert. Registration for the tournament begins at noon and play begins at 1 p.m. The cost per person is $25. All proceeds from […]
POSTED: 02/12/13 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview girls’ basketball news CONVOY — Crestview soared out to a 14-0 lead and never looked back in the 59-24 thumping they delivered to Wayne Trace on Monday night. Sophomore forward Lindsey Motycka led in scoring with 21 points, along with six steals on the defensive side of the ball, while freshman Emily Bauer was […]
POSTED: 02/12/13 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Well, this week, performing arts in Van Wert has something for everyone and it should be a good week for our local restaurants, hotels and retailers. Starting this Thursday, which just happens to be Valentine’s Day, a very memorable concert will take place at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Christopher Cross, one of the hottest singer/songwriters […]
POSTED: 02/12/13 at 6:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
B. Devon Bricker, 74, of Van Wert, died at 2:30 p.m. Monday, February 11, 2013, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born May 18, 1938, in Rossford, the son of the late Bernard A. and Cleo (Bower) Bricker. On March 30, 1958, he married Sharleen B. (Wiseman) Bricker, who survives. Other […]
POSTED: 02/12/13 at 12:45 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Viola M. Ramon, 88, of Paulding, died Thursday, February 7, 2013, at Putnam Acres Nursing Home in Ottawa. She was born December 15, 1924, in Cameron, Texas, the daughter of Louis and Laura (Branstetter) Denker. On October 9, 1942, she married Joseph A. Ramon, who preceded her in death on November 2, 1985. Survivors include […]
POSTED: 02/11/13 at 4:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Freshman Alex Wunder was, well, pretty wonderful, as he parlayed a rousing rendition of Frankie Valli’s “December 1963” (“Oh, What A Night”) into a win in Saturday’s Ohio Has Talent! competition at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. Wunder, a 14-year-old who attends Fairmount High School in the Dayton suburb […]
POSTED: 02/11/13 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Crestview and Wayne Trace boys’ basketball teams made things exciting for their fans, with the Raiders finally eking out a 56-55 victory in overtime. Here, the Knights’ Cam Etzler (5) tries to put a shot up in heavy traffic. With the win, Wayne Trace is 16-2 on the year, while the Knights are now […]
POSTED: 02/11/13 at 7:09 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert boys’ basketball news ST. HENRY — The Van Wert boys’ basketball team lost its second game of the weekend and the fifth in a row overall as St. Henry downed the Cougars 57-43 on Saturday. With the loss, Van Wert is now 9-10 overall, while the Redskins are now 17-3 overall. St. Henry […]
POSTED: 02/11/13 at 6:59 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Veteran WERT/WKSD radio sportscaster Kenny Stabler was honored Saturday at the Crestview-Wayne Trace game for his many years of dedication to area high school sports announcing. Here, Lincolnview Superintendent Jeffery Snyder presents him with a plaque honoring him for his years of service. (Jan Dunlap/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 02/11/13 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports