VW independent/submitted information This is leap year, so why not leap into something great by supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer, Auglaize and Van Wert Counties. Local residents can do something great by becoming a Big or referring a Little to BBBS. They can also do something great by participating in the organization’s annual […]
POSTED: 02/23/16 at 8:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information ‘The seventh annual Lautza-Palooza Corn Hole Tournament and Pre-Valentine’s Day Breakfast were a huge success for the Van Wert city DARE program. The two events raised money to help the program continue to educate young people in the community on the harmful effects of drugs, as well as important information on decision-making, […]
POSTED: 02/22/16 at 8:49 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
The Lincolnview Women’s Vocal Ensemble (Miah Katalenas, Madison Dickson, Courtney West, Zania Hasty, Kailey Denman, Ryleigh Dye, and Keayra Rainey) was one of those performing at the Young Artists Recital held Sunday afternoon in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Van Wert. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 02/22/16 at 8:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information PAULDING — The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center Governing Board met last week at the Paulding ESC office, with Superintendent Brian Gerber discussing the future of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and the board approving several personnel items. Gerber noted that Affordable Care Act penalties could possibly increase since United Healthcare, the […]
POSTED: 02/22/16 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gasoline price information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 14.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.69 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 1.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $1.71 […]
POSTED: 02/22/16 at 8:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports HARROD — The Crestview Lady Knights are headed to district tournament play at Wapakoneta with a 37-30 victory over New Bremen on Saturday in the Division IV sectional tournament held at Allen East High School. The Knights led by three points, 8-5, at the end of the first quarter, but outscored New […]
POSTED: 02/22/16 at 8:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert High School varsity wrestlers competed in Napoleon on Friday and Saturday for the 2016 Division II Sectionals. The team placed seventh out of 11 schools. Shown with Head Coach Ben Collins are the Van Wert wrestlers that placed fourth or higher and will continue on to the district competition next weekend in Fostoria (from […]
POSTED: 02/22/16 at 8:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Evelyn L. Pugh, 80, of Venedocia, died at 4:25 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born November 24, 1935, in Grover Hill, the daughter of Lloyd and Florence (Ladd) Girod, who both preceded her in death. On August 8, 1954, she married Hugh Owen Pugh, who […]
POSTED: 02/21/16 at 8:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Lina R. Peters of Moberly, Missouri, and formerly of Van Wert, died Saturday morning, February 20, 2016, at Moberly Nursing and Rehabilitation in Moberly. She was born July 11, 1926, in North Judson, Indiana, the daughter of Paul and Nellie (Kellerman) Traster, who both preceded her in death. She married Ronald H. Peters, who also […]
POSTED: 02/21/16 at 7:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The Van Wert Cougars ended the regular season on a down note, losing to Wapakoneta 65-53 in both teams’ Western Buckeye League finale on Friday. Wapak’s Ethan Good provided much of the Redskins’ offensive muscle, missing very few attempts in scoring 25 points in the game. Jarrett Koch added 12 points for […]
POSTED: 02/20/16 at 9:59 am. FILED UNDER: Sports