DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The Van Wert Cougars played pretty much even with the Coldwater Cavaliers for three quarters of Saturday’s non-conference boys’ basketball game. Unfortunately, the Cavs started out with a 12-point lead, which helped them to a 71-52 victory over Van Wert. The Cougars got out slow on Saturday as Coldwater got out to […]
POSTED: 01/25/16 at 9:13 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information Let’s begin to see the world together this October 18-25 when the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce, in association with Collette Travel, sponsors “Irish Splendor,” an eight-day trip to Ireland. Savor a true taste of Irish splendor when spending the night in a stately castle and having dinner in Ireland’s oldest […]
POSTED: 01/25/16 at 8:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Members of the Van Wert Peony Festival Pageant Committee met with 2016 candidates Sunday at Willow Bend Country Club. This year, there will be 11 senior girls vying for the title of Queen Jubilee XLI when the 2016 Peony Pageant is held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 1, in The Marsh Foundation Auditorium. Tickets go […]
POSTED: 01/25/16 at 8:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information “Get the edge” — Vantage Career Center connects real people with real jobs, helping make real livelihoods for students and their families. Vantage has been helping high school students and adult learners for 40 years. The real-life stories of people whose lives have been touched by Vantage staff are shared throughout the […]
POSTED: 01/25/16 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Recently, Van Wert High School’s Robotics Team traveled to Cleveland to compete in the Northeast Ohio Cleveland Regional Qualifier. After the first five matches, Van Wert was in fourth place with a record of 4-1 heading into the semifinals. The VWHS Robotics Team then joined up with the No. 1 seed and […]
POSTED: 01/25/16 at 8:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has rejected a third petition for a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would attempt to legalize marijuana for medical use in the state. On January 13, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office received a written petition to amend the Ohio Constitution, entitled “Ohio […]
POSTED: 01/25/16 at 8:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
John B. Kramer of Delphos died Saturday, January 23, 2016, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born July 9, 1954, the son of Ralph Ramer, who preceded him in death, and Rosemary (Gasser) Kramer, who survives in Delphos. On August 21, 1982, he married the former Lora L. Van Pelt, who also […]
POSTED: 01/24/16 at 10:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Mark Lynn Youtzy, 59, of Van Wert, died at 5:40 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2016, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert following a short illness. He was born November 18, 1956, in Van Wert, the son of Juanita P. (Gilbert) Youtzy, who survives in Van Wert, and the late Donald Gene Youtzy. Other […]
POSTED: 01/23/16 at 7:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Patsy Irene Bland, 57, of Payne, died at 4:45 a.m. Friday, January 22, 2016, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 14, 1958, in Marion, Indiana, the daughter of Harlod Delbert Lykins, who preceded her in death, and Peggy Maxine (Shepherd) Lykins, who survives in Inverness, Florida. On July 10, […]
POSTED: 01/23/16 at 7:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
John B. Kramer, 61, of Delphos, died Saturday, January 23, 2016, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home in Delphos.
POSTED: 01/23/16 at 7:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries