United Way of VW County news Just a reminder that the United Way of Van Wert County will be having its 15th anniversary Day of Caring Food Drive for The Salvation Army Food Pantry on Friday, September 27. Since the inception of the Day of Caring Food Drive, 327,997 items have been donated — approximately […]
POSTED: 09/17/13 at 7:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
Wee Care Learning Center recently installed new toddler-sized playground equipment, thanks to a grant from The Van Wert County Foundation. The age-appropriate equipment, which was installed in August on a special colored mulch base, will provide years of enjoyment to youngsters at the center. Here, Wee Care Learning Center Director Faith Fabian and Van Wert […]
POSTED: 09/17/13 at 7:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
WBESC Governing Board news The Western Buckeye League Educational Service Center Governing Board dealt mostly with personnel matters during its September meeting at the Van Wert ESC office. The board extended a one-year limited contract to Jessica Wishmeyer as a half-time intervention teacher and half-time paraprofessional at Lincolnview Local Schools, effective this school year, while […]
POSTED: 09/17/13 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Parks Department and Recreation Department’s Church Softball League concluded its post-season tournament. Ohio City United Methodist Church prevailed over Calvary Evangelical Church in the championship game of the double-elimination tournament. Ohio City was also the regular season champion as well. Shown are members of the Ohio City United Methodist team. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 09/17/13 at 6:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert golf news Wapakoneta traveled to Willow Bend Country Club and got comfortable quickly, shooting a season-best 159, while the Cougars continued to struggle with a 181 during the two teams’ Western Buckeye League match on Monday. Match medalist was Wapak’s Bobby Crow, who carded a 37, while Redskins Drew Wayman shot a 39, […]
POSTED: 09/17/13 at 6:13 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview girls’ soccer news The Lincolnview Lady Lancer soccer team lost to Lima Central Catholic 7-0 in Northwest Conference action on Monday. Scorers for LCC included Meredith Sheperd (3), Emma Baumgartner (2), Cece Gandy and Liz Taflinger (one apiece). The Lady Thunderbirds had 23 shots on goal, compared to five for Lincolnview. Lancer goalkeeper Julia […]
POSTED: 09/17/13 at 6:12 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Parkway boys’ golf news MERCER — The Minster Wildcats defeated Parkway 154-163 in boys’ golf action Monday night at Deerfield. Brian Schatzer shot a 36, Jordan Bollenbacher a 37, Austen Stukey a 43 and Hayden Lyons a 47 for the Panthers. For Minster, John Burke shot a 36, Austin Brackman a 37, Fred Purdy a […]
POSTED: 09/17/13 at 6:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VWMS cross country news OTTAWA — Saturday’s cool conditions was a good omen for the Van Wert Middle School cross country teams at the Ottawa-Glandorf Blue/Gold Cross Country Invitational, with the boys’ and girls’ teams recording 29 season-best times. In the overall team standings, the Lady Cougars were meet champions out of 13 teams and […]
POSTED: 09/17/13 at 6:08 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Curtis M. Boroff, 32, of Van Wert, died Friday, September 13, 2013, in Dayton. He was born August 23, 1981, in Van Wert, the son of Richard L. Boroff and Ellen S. (Barnes) Boroff, both of whom survive in Van Wert. Other survivors include his girlfriend, Jessica McKeever of Dayton; three children, Lexis, Logan and […]
POSTED: 09/17/13 at 6:06 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Crestview girls’ soccer news LIMA — The Crestview Lady Knights soccer team traveled to Lima Senior High School on Saturday and were defeated 4-0. The Lady Knights will return to action today when they travel to Allen East. Crestview’s record is now 1-6-1.
POSTED: 09/17/13 at 6:00 am. FILED UNDER: Sports