Michael W. Smith arrives in Van Wert to perform at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on October 5, thanks in part to presenting sponsor Van Wert Federal Savings Bank. The sold-out concert will be shared with 1,200 guests who have been listening to the inspiring and encouraging music of the contemporary Christian recording artist since […]
POSTED: 09/18/13 at 7:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/Sheriff’s Office news A Delphos resident has been arrested and charged in connection with a number of recent residential burglaries that occurred in Washington and Jennings townships. Kenneth W. Wright, 25, is currently incarcerated in the Van Wert County Correctional Facility on one count of burglary, a felony of the second degree. Wright […]
POSTED: 09/18/13 at 6:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Niswonger Performing Arts Center news WTLW and WTGN welcome area residents to one of the biggest names in Christian music. Point of Grace comes to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center this Christmas season on Sunday, December 15, at 7:30 p.m. The group’s signature chill-inducing harmonies, anthemic choruses and powerful lyrics poignantly capture life’s simple, yet […]
POSTED: 09/18/13 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/submitted news CONVOY — Winter weather is fast approaching and it’s time to stock up on quality children’s items. The Fall and Winter Children’s Clothing Resale will be held at Convoy’s Countryside Chapel Church on Saturday, October 5, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 55 families will be selling their gently […]
POSTED: 09/18/13 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview volleyball news CONVOY — A volleyball match-up between Crestview and Lima Central Catholic usually goes down to the wire and this one was no exception, as the Lady Thunderbirds edged the Lady Knights in an exciting five games, 27-25, 18-25, 24-26, 25-20 and 14-16. Crestview took the first game, 27-25, but then couldn’t find […]
POSTED: 09/18/13 at 6:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview girls’ golf news The Parkway girls’ golf team came to Hickory Sticks Golf Course to take on the host Lancers of Lincolnview in non-conference action. With the sun shining on the cool evening, the Lancers prevailed by a score of 195 to 245. Match medalist honors went to a pair of Lancers, as senior […]
POSTED: 09/18/13 at 6:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Parkway boys’ golf news MERCER — The Parkway boys’ golf team defeated Ottoville 152-177 at Deerfield Golf Club. Brian Schatzer was medalist with a 3-under-par 33. Jordan Bollenbacher shot an even-par 36, Connor Morton a 41, and Hayden Lyons a 42 to finish the scoring for the Panthers. Austen Stukey shot a 43 and Cole […]
POSTED: 09/18/13 at 6:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police September 16, 11:55 a.m. — Stephanie R. Fannon, 33, of 317 S. Market St., was picked up on a holder from Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. September 13, 9:36 p.m. — Jacob Tyler Davis, 17, of Ohio City, was cited for operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) and possession of marijuana […]
POSTED: 09/18/13 at 6:17 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
I now understand what Tony Bennett meant when he crooned, “I left my heart in San Francisco.” I did the same as I left my daughter yesterday in San Francisco. We just returned from a nice 10-day vacation with her and her husband in the Bay Area, where we put nearly as many miles on […]
POSTED: 09/18/13 at 6:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Hospital news A mature-beyond-her-years young Van Wert girl recently presented Van Wert County Hospital with a bountiful bag of gifts she unselfishly donated to the hospital from her recent birthday party. This year, Whitley Fast, 9, a third-grade student at Van Wert Elementary School, requested that her only birthday wish be to […]
POSTED: 09/17/13 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: News