DAVE MOSIER/independent editor If Crestview Superintendent Mike Estes was pleased with a Straight A Fund that district received, Lincolnview Superintendent Jeffrey Snyder was ecstatic. While Crestview was awarded $47,000 to help with educational programs in that district, Lincolnview received nearly 10 times that amount — $472,000 — which will be used to purchase 500 new […]
POSTED: 12/18/13 at 8:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police December 14, 9:20 p.m. — Jeffrey Eley and Margo Eley, both 42 and both of Delphos, were cited for persistent disorderly conduct by reason of intoxication after officers were dispatched to Eastowne Shopping Plaza over a report of a suspicious vehicle. Both will face charges in Lima […]
POSTED: 12/18/13 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert independent/submitted information With no Toys for Tots operating in Van Wert County again this year, Lee Kinstle GM Sales and Service teamed up with the local Salvation Army to help collect toys for area children in need through the “Toss A Toy” truck program. To meet this challenge, they enlisted the help of […]
POSTED: 12/18/13 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
First Bank of Berne recently made a $750 donation to the Salvation Army to be used towards its food bank. Shown are Gary Reichert (left), First Bank of Berne ag/commercial lender, and Major Art Barter with the Salvation Army. First Bank of Berne is committed to helping local non-profit organizations meet their goals by providing cash […]
POSTED: 12/18/13 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
Niswonger PAC information On Wednesday, March 19, at 1:30 p.m., Walmart welcomes acclaimed diversity speaker Courtnee Carrigan to the Niswonger stage. Carrigan will present a “Diversity In The Workplace” seminar geared toward business and organizations. The information shared will help organizations develop a positive work culture that supports inclusion and ways to open the door […]
POSTED: 12/18/13 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert swim team information The Van Wert High School boys and girls swimming teams hosted Coldwater and Versailles in a double dual meet at the Van Wert YMCA. The Cougar boys dominated the pool and defeated both visiting teams, while the VWHS girls were victorious against Coldwater, but lost to Versailles. The boys defeated […]
POSTED: 12/18/13 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview Jr. High basketball Lincolnview Junior High boys’ and girls’ basketball teams all played Spencerville, with three of the four teams winning against the Bearcats. The seventh grade boys defeated Spencerville 43-13. Leading scorers were Ethan Swallow, with 15 points, and Zane Miller, with 10. The seventh grade boys improve to 3-1 on the season. […]
POSTED: 12/18/13 at 6:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
As we near the end of the year, I like to look back and see where we have been and where we are heading. For those of us involved in performing arts, our year goes as the academic calendar does, September-May. I typically refer to it as a season, such as the 2013-14 season we […]
POSTED: 12/17/13 at 11:07 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Luetta Jellison, 90, of Van Wert, died at 4:10 a.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born January 26, 1923, in Ohio City, the daughter of the late Glenn C. and Clara Etta (Kline) Brubaker. On January 17, 1953, she married Len M. Jellison, who preceded her […]
POSTED: 12/17/13 at 10:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Crestview girls’ basketball CONVOY — The Crestview Lady Knights got out to a quick start and rode a 20-2 opening stanza in route to a 58-33 dismantling of the Lady Musketeers. Junior forward Lindsey Motycka led Crestview with 19 points, while sophomore center Emily Bauer added 15 points and 11 rebounds. The Lady Knights were […]
POSTED: 12/17/13 at 3:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports