VW County Treasurer’s information Van Wert County Treasurer Beverly Fuerst reminds all property owners that real estate taxes are due Wednesday, February 11. Payments paid by mail must be postmarked on or before February 11. Those who want to use a credit card to pay their taxes can do so by visiting the treasurer’s website […]
POSTED: 02/10/15 at 8:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Midwest Electric information ST. MARYS — Midwest Electric will have a 15-minute planned outage today, between 8:30-9:30 a.m., to perform minor maintenance at the cooperative’s Amanda substation. There will likely have another 15-minute planned outage later in the week to complete substation maintenance. The Amanda substation serves an area from north of Wapakoneta to west […]
POSTED: 02/10/15 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert boys’ bowling information The Van Wert boys’ bowling team defeated New Bremen on Saturday by a score of 2,678 to 2,045. The win improves the Cougars’ record to 8-5 on the season. Individual scores are as follows: Van Wert — Tyler Ruger, 224, 188; Caleb Fetzer, 214, 196; Joey Kinner, 210; Gabe Rollins, […]
POSTED: 02/10/15 at 7:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Dennis A. Owens, 59, of Van Wert, died at 10:20 a.m. Monday, February 9, 2015, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born June 2, 1955, in Van Wert, the son of David and Jean (Keirns) Owens, who both survive in Van Wert. Other survivors include two brothers, Mike (Diane) Owens of […]
POSTED: 02/09/15 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Buddy Dean Raines Sr., 54, of Van Wert, died Sunday morning, February 8, 2015, at his residence. He was born May 28, 1960, in Lima, the son of Stella (Alsept) Raines, who survives in Van Wert, and Buddy Raines, who preceded him in death. On April 28, 1990, he married Betty (Pease) Raines, also survives […]
POSTED: 02/09/15 at 9:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports LIMA — The Lima Senior Spartans had 14 players on the scoreboard as the well-stocked Spartans ran over the Van Wert Cougar boys 79-46 in a non-conference game played in Lima. The Cougars looked lost from the get-go as Lima Senior used a trapping zone defense and quick transition game to take […]
POSTED: 02/09/15 at 9:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports The Lincolnview Lancer boys’ basketball team had a woozy second quarter, but rallied to overcome a feisty Delphos St. John’s squad 58-53 in a non-conference game played Saturday at Lincolnview. Both teams were knotted at 15-all at the end of the first quarter, but the Blue Jays were on a 14-6 […]
POSTED: 02/09/15 at 9:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Marlins information FINDLAY — This past Saturday, the YMCA Marlins swim club made the trek up to Tiffin to swim in the Tiffin YMCA Invitational. The Marlins finished 12th out of the 16 teams participating. Individual results are as follows: Girls 8 &Under: Rory Youngpeter – 10th 25 Breast; 14th 25 Free. Emma […]
POSTED: 02/09/15 at 9:13 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
A number of young musicians from the three Van Wert County schools had the chance to perform in front of a hometown crowd Sunday afternoon as part of the 12th annual Young Artists Recital held in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Van Wert. Here members of the Lincolnview Mixed Vocal Ensemble (Lainie […]
POSTED: 02/09/15 at 9:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gasoline price information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 20.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.24 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average, which has increased 12.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.17 […]
POSTED: 02/09/15 at 9:05 am. FILED UNDER: News