Van Wert independent/Lincoln Highway news This has been a busy year on the Lincoln Highway, with several centennial tours on portions of the highway, and along the entire highway. “Roadies” from all over the world have traveled to the U.S. to experience driving the Lincoln Highway. Over the years, the Ohio Lincoln Highway League has […]
POSTED: 08/26/13 at 5:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Marsh Foundation news The youths at The Marsh Foundation recently concluded their summer equestrian program with a show for staff, trustees, families and guests. The program, which began in May, gave the youngsters opportunities to ride at least four times per week. For the program, The Marsh leases horses from The University of Findlay […]
POSTED: 08/26/13 at 5:37 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Lincolnview cross country news DELPHOS — The Lincolnview Lancer cross country teams traveled to their first meet of the regular season Saturday and competed in the Delphos St John’s Invitational. The boys’ team placed third, just 4 points behind runner up Anna and 10 points behind meet champion New Bremen. The Lancer boys were led by […]
POSTED: 08/26/13 at 5:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview cross country news DELPHOS – The Crestview High School boys’ cross country team was fifth at the Blue Jay Invitational cross country meet in Delphos on Saturday, while the Lady Knights also competed in the meet. Charles Thornburg paced the boys’ team with a sixth-place finish, while Brandon Clayton was 15th, Copsey Bogle 31st, […]
POSTED: 08/26/13 at 5:25 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert girls’ tennis news LIMA — The Van Wert girls’ tennis team had a very successful day at the Lima Invitational tennis tournament. Out of a field of 10 teams, Van Wert had two third-place finishers and two fourth-place finishers. At first singles, Ali Moreland received a third place medal for her efforts, as did […]
POSTED: 08/26/13 at 5:23 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VWMS cross country news DELPHOS — This past weekend, the Van Wert Middle School cross country teams opened up their season at the Delphos Blue Jay Invitational. The Lady Cougars finished second out of 10 teams and the boys just barely squeaked past Lincolnview for the team title in the 10-team race. Eighth grader Cassidy […]
POSTED: 08/26/13 at 5:19 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police August 23, 5:59 p.m. — Claude L. Powell Jr., 50, of 223 Bonnewitz Ave., was arrested on an order to hold issued on behalf of the Van Wert Municipal Court Probation Department, which alleged that Powell has violated a court order. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 08/26/13 at 5:11 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Lois M. Brookman, 72, died at 8:57 a.m. Sunday, August 25, 2013. At St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born November 4, 1940, in Mason, Mich., the daughter of the late Harace and Nellie (Daughtery) Sites. On October 5, 1963, she married Thomas L. Brookman, who preceded her in death on May 3, […]
POSTED: 08/25/13 at 4:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
George F. Weck, 91, of rural Convoy, died at 7:26 a.m. Sunday, August 25, 2013, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born January 20, 1922, in Van Wert County, the son of the late Frederick and Clara Marie (Schumm) Weck. On August 3, 1947, he married Geraldine Delores (Brubaker) Weck, who […]
POSTED: 08/25/13 at 4:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Paul “Buckshot” Morehead, 84, of Convoy, died at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013, at his residence. He was born March 1, 1929, in Convoy, the son of the late William and Elsie (Speelman) Morehead. On April 26, 1950, in Funston, Ga., he married Dorothy (Mitchell) Morehead, who survives. Other survivors include two sons, Greg […]
POSTED: 08/25/13 at 4:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries