Van Wert independent sports The Van Wert Lady Cougars had another rough outing, losing to Lima Central Catholic 60-44 in a non-conference game played Monday in the Cougars’ Den. Van Wert stayed close in the first quarter, trailing by five points, 14-9, but a 22-4 second-quarter run by the Lady Thunderbirds put them up by […]
POSTED: 02/09/16 at 9:22 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council President Pete Weir created a new committee Monday to represent Council during economic development talks between the city and county, while Main Street Van Wert Program Director Adam Ries gave an annual report on his organization during the meeting. Mayor Jerry Mazur also issued a proclamation honoring Vantage Career […]
POSTED: 02/09/16 at 8:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Wassenberg Art Center and Vancrest Health Care Centers in Van Wert cordially invites the public to their first Black & White Ball, “Waters Edge”. The evening will feature the band Distant Cousinz, back by popular demand. Distant Cousinz are regular performers at Hollywood Casino, Centennial Terrance in Toledo, and countless venues throughout […]
POSTED: 02/09/16 at 8:41 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
VW independent/submitted information With snow in the forecast it seems early to think about one’s pond; however, the Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District is now accepting orders for fish fingerlings for area ponds. Species available include largemouth bass, blue gill, channel catfish, minnows, and white amur. The bass, bluegill, and channel catfish can […]
POSTED: 02/09/16 at 8:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information OHIO CITY — Apex Clean Energy is planning a second open house for the new Long Prairie Wind development office on Wednesday, February 17, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The office is located at 115 S. Main St. in Ohio City. Several members of the Long Prairie Wind team will be present […]
POSTED: 02/09/16 at 8:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
Rosemary Schroeder died at 12:15 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2016, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born February 19, 1924, in Millhousen, Indiana, the daughter of Bernard and Clara (Hardebeck) Blankman, who both preceded her in death. On June 19, 1951, she married William C. “Bill” Schroeder, who died November 15, […]
POSTED: 02/08/16 at 10:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Velma Louise Schumm, 101, died Saturday, February 6, 2016, at The Laurels of Shane Hill near Rockford. She was born June 18, 1914, near Rockford, the daughter of Phillip F.M. and Leona B. (Schumm) Schumm, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include a sister, Emma S. Boerger of Decatur, Indiana; eight nephews and nieces; […]
POSTED: 02/08/16 at 10:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Some great shooting by the Van Wert Cougars resulted in a come-from-behind upset win over St. Henry on Saturday in a non-conference game played in the Cougars’ Den. Van Wert trailed by a basket, 11-9, after the first quarter and was down by six points, 27-21, at the half. The second half […]
POSTED: 02/08/16 at 8:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert High School varsity wrestlers traveled to St. Marys to participate in the 2016 Western Buckeye League Wrestling Tournament. Shown with Head Coach Ben Collins are weight-class champions Andy Hammond (132 pounds) and Kaleb Cantrell (285 pounds). Isaiah Bretz (128 pounds) and Brody Couts (222 pounds) came in fourth place. As a team, Van Wert finished in […]
POSTED: 02/08/16 at 8:41 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Australians Graham Russell (left) and Russell Hitchcock — better known as Air Supply — played to a sold-out crowd at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. Air Supply got lots of applause as they showed they could still belt out their hits, including “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “Just as I […]
POSTED: 02/08/16 at 8:35 am. FILED UNDER: News