DAVE MOSIER/independent sports COLUMBUS — The Lincolnview Lancers have done it all year to other teams: destroy their composure with the Lancers’ stifling defense and aggressive offense. Unfortunately for Lincolnview (27-2), Willoughby Cornerstone Christian Academy (17-12) used its quickness, three-point shooting, and full-court, man-to-man defense to throw the Lancers off their game for three quarters of […]
POSTED: 03/20/16 at 9:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Ruth E. “Becky” Zirkle, 95, of Venedocia, died at 9:58 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2016, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born August 13, 1920, in Van Wert, the daughter of Ira and Mary Eleanor (Callahan) Faller, who both preceded her in death. She married Robert P. Zirkle, who also preceded […]
POSTED: 03/20/16 at 7:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Joyce Darlene Heil, 66, of Van Wert, died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Vibra Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born October 26, 1949, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Adrian and Thelma (Kiehl) Kipp. She married Michael Lee Heil, who preceded her in death on June 30, 1990. […]
POSTED: 03/20/16 at 7:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Although the ultimate prize eluded the Lincolnview Lancers, it was a very successful year for a team that went 14-10 last season. The Lancers can look back on the season with pride at what they accomplished. (Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 03/20/16 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
John T. “Jack” Nussbaum, 85, of Ottoville, died Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born May 7, 1930, the son of Elmer and Christine (Reddington) Nussbaum, who both preceded him in death. On June 16, 1956, he married the former Delores M. Turnwald, who survives in Ottoville. Other survivors include four […]
POSTED: 03/19/16 at 9:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor COLUMBUS — The Lincolnview Lancers had all they could handle from Jackson Center — for three quarters that is. After those three periods of intense, defense-dominated basketball, the Lancers finally broke the game open in the final stanza to beat Jackson Center 52-39 and earn a berth in the Division IV state […]
POSTED: 03/19/16 at 8:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
These Lincolnview fans believe it and tonight’s game should prove that their Lancers are, indeed, No. 1 (click here for more photos). (Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 03/19/16 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine on Friday rejected the fourth petition for a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would attempt to legalize marijuana for medical use in the state. On March 8, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office received a written petition to amend the Ohio Constitution, entitled “Ohio […]
POSTED: 03/19/16 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Emergency Management will be sponsoring a tornado/severe weather spotters class on Tuesday, March 22, in the Marsh Foundation Auditorium. The training, which will be conducted by National Weather Service Meteorologist, will begin at 7 p.m. and conclude by 9 that evening. Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy […]
POSTED: 03/19/16 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — Lunch with the Easter Bunny will be held on Saturday, March 26, starting at noon until 1 p.m. at the Edgewood Park Building in Convoy. The event is for children ages 1-10 years old who are accompanied by an adult. Activities are being planned with many surprises, coloring eggs, decorating […]
POSTED: 03/19/16 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: News