Van Wert girls’ tennis news The Van Wert girls’ tennis team won another Western Buckeye League match, edging the Elida Lady Bulldogs 3-2 in a match played Tuesday at The Van Wert County Foundation Tennis Complex. All three Cougar singles players won their matches. Sophomore Ali Moreland defeated senior C’era Savage at No. 1 singles, […]
POSTED: 09/04/13 at 5:17 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview cross country news COLUMBUS GROVE — The Lancer cross country teams traveled to the Columbus Grove Invitational this past weekend. Bayley Tow continued his strong start to the season and placed second in the Gray Division race in a time of 16:37. His runner-up finish led his team to a third place finish behind Minster […]
POSTED: 09/04/13 at 5:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Glenn D. Gehres, 54, of Convoy, died at 9:37 p.m. Monday, September 2, 2013, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born May 24, 1959, In Van Wert, the son of the late W. Edgar and Alice I. (Baxter) Gehres. On June 28, 1980, he married Michelle “Chelle” (Kever) Gehres, who survives […]
POSTED: 09/03/13 at 10:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Nicholas Adam Mason, at 18 years of life, entered the presence of heaven to be with his Lord and Savior. He graduated in May from Lincolnview High School and Vantage Career Center in the Auto Tech program. Nick “Cookie” was a member of the high school wrestling team and was undefeated champion in the heavyweight […]
POSTED: 09/03/13 at 10:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Okay, I know, this play on words is a rather shameful way to highlight two upcoming concerts, but it kind of works. When I look at two of the first four concerts this fall at the Niswonger, these are the two I can highlight, because the other two are sold out. Michael W. Smith’s concert […]
POSTED: 09/03/13 at 4:19 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The 157th edition of the Van Wert County Fair is officially over, although what could be the most important part of the fair for Junior Fair exhibitors begins at 9 this morning: the annual Junior Fair Livestock Auction. The auction is when area businesses and organizations purchase the animals Junior Fair exhibitors […]
POSTED: 09/03/13 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gasoline price news Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 11.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.60 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average that has increased 4.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.61 […]
POSTED: 09/03/13 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
Convoy Community Days news CONVOY — Convoy Community Days will be celebrated September 27-29 in Edgewood Park. Many events for all ages are being planned for the weekend event, including a couple of new events for this year. One new event is a Tug-A-Truck, which be held Friday, September 27, starting at 6:30 p.m. There […]
POSTED: 09/03/13 at 6:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert cross country news GREENVILLE — The Van Wert High School cross country teams competed at the highly competitive Greenville Treaty City Invitational on Saturday. Both teams fared well, garnering fourth place finishes in the men’s and women’s races. Connor Holliday again led the charge for the Cougars, finishing third overall and clocking a […]
POSTED: 09/03/13 at 5:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Ruth J. Bollenbacher, 88, passed away early Monday, September 2, 2013, at the Laurels of Shane Hill. She was born March 3, 1925, in Coldwater, the daughter of the late Albert and Golda (Grier) Hassan. On January 18, 1947, she married Jerome Bollenbacher, who survives. Other survivors include four daughters, Kathy (Dave) Taylor of Rockford, […]
POSTED: 09/02/13 at 6:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries