By Hope Wallace This weekend we saw the results, firsthand of yet another example of how a community truly comes together to make things happen. Paducah Kentucky, located in southwest Kentucky on the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers suffered much the same economic fate as many small communities. A district called Lowertown was dilapidated, riddled with […]
POSTED: 04/15/15 at 1:57 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Bradly A. Matthews, 36, of Scott, died Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Eckerman, Michigan. He was born September 15, 1978, in Van Wert, the son of Steven Matthews, who survives in Scott, and Shelly (Brotherwood) Thomas, who survives in Van Wert. He married Jamie (McCoy) Matthews, who survives in Scott. Other survivors include his stepmother, […]
POSTED: 04/15/15 at 11:47 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Van Wert boys’ tennis team remains undefeated with a win over Ottawa-Glandorf in Western Buckeye League action on Tuesday. The Cougars won 4-1, with No. 1 singles player Brad Amstutz, No. 2 singles player Nick Etter and No. 3 singles player Erik Yeung all winning, as well as the doubles team of Corey Schlatter […]
POSTED: 04/15/15 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview track and field information SPENCERVILLE — The Crestview boys’ and girls’ track and field teams finished second to Spencerville in a Northwest Conference tri-meet held Tuesday at Spencerville. The Bearcat boys generated 70 points, to 54 points for Crestview and 49 points for Delphos Jefferson. The Spencerville girls finished with 92 points, while the […]
POSTED: 04/15/15 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview baseball information LIMA — The Lincolnview Lancer baseball team scored two runs in the seventh inning to break a tie and earn a victory over Lima Central Catholic in a non-conference game played Tuesday in Lima. Wyatt Schmersal again led the Lancers on offense, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, while Dylan Lee was 2-for-4 […]
POSTED: 04/15/15 at 6:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/NPAC information The new Community Concert Association season for 2015-16 was announced Tuesday night at a special gathering of association members at Willow Bend Country Club and then to the public at the StepCrew concert at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Next season’s series features five outstanding concerts for the entire family and all […]
POSTED: 04/15/15 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Celtic music and dance group The StepCrew wowed those who attended Tuesday night’s performance at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center with the group’s instrumental virtuosity (above), as well as its energetic dancing (below). (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 04/15/15 at 6:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Pete Weir, a candidate for the Republican nomination for president of Van Wert City Council, isn’t one to just sit by and watch. He’s all about action. During his two years on Van Wert City Council, he spearheaded the effort to get a streetlight at Fox Road and Shannon Street, he was instrumental […]
POSTED: 04/15/15 at 5:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information DELPHOS — Delphos police and agents from the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force recently executed a search warrant at a suspected drug house located at 610 W. Wayne St. in Delphos. Officers, including members of the Allen County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, Van Wert County sheriff’s deputies and Delphos police, searched […]
POSTED: 04/15/15 at 5:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Solid Waste Management District information The Van Wert County Recycling Center is sponsoring an Earth Day Open House on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Recycling Center will give away 1,000 red and sugar maple seedlings for free, and will provide free hot dogs, refreshments and snacks for residents who […]
POSTED: 04/15/15 at 5:36 am. FILED UNDER: News