Thomas A. Osting of Delphos passed away at 3:40 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born December 13, 1941, in Lima, the son of Albert and Alvera (Saum) Osting, who both preceded him in death. He married Mary Jane (Holdgreve) Osting, who survives in Delphos. Other […]
POSTED: 07/16/16 at 11:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information Great food, great fun, and great entertainment go together at this year’s 10th annual Van Wert Rib Fest. According to Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Larry Lee, Rib Fest will have a lot of activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. On opening night, Friday, August 5, […]
POSTED: 07/15/16 at 11:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Natural Wonder, a band created by lead singer Gabriel Bello (seated at keyboards) as a tribute to R & B legend Stevie Wonder, performed much of superstar’s wondrous music during Friday night’s concert in Fountain Park. The group performed as part of The Van Wert County Foundation’s Summer Music Series. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 07/15/16 at 11:18 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — Teachers at Crestview Local Schools will see more personal development as a result of a Straight A Grant recently received by the school district. Crestview will receive $212,819 for use on personal development, virtual coaching technology, stipends, and training. The district partnered with the Georgetown Local School District to seek […]
POSTED: 07/15/16 at 11:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Pride 16 and under girls’ fast-pitch softball team traveled to Maumee last weekend to play in a USSSA national qualifier. The team played eight games over the weekend and earned the runner-up trophy for its age division. The win also made the Van Wert Pride eligible to play in the USSSA Amateur […]
POSTED: 07/15/16 at 11:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information SCOTT — The Scott Fire and EMS fundraiser will be held Saturday, August 6, in the village’s Bressler Park. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. that day, with a menu of sausage sandwiches, baked beans, potato salad, and soft drinks or water. There will be a cornhole tournament (contact Jeff Cotterman at 419.203.9677 […]
POSTED: 07/15/16 at 11:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert Youth Football’s early registration will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, July 18, at the organization’s practice field (the old Washington School site). Football camp for all players and cheerleaders will follow July 25-28, from 5-7 each evening, at the practice field. All players and cheerleaders will need a physical to participate […]
POSTED: 07/15/16 at 11:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Leading Producers Round Table (LPRT) of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) is proud to announce that Randy Myers of Leland Smith Insurance Services has qualified to receive the association’s prestigious Soaring Eagle Award. The Soaring Eagle Award is the highest honor given by LPRT to recognize […]
POSTED: 07/15/16 at 10:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education said good-bye to three staff members, hired one new teacher, and heard a presentation for a possible replacement lighting project during its July meeting on Thursday. The board accepted the resignations of Lindsay Breese as an elementary teacher and high school cheerleading coach after […]
POSTED: 07/15/16 at 8:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information What’s a rib fest without great food? The 10th annual Van Wert Rib Fest is happy to introduce the vendors who are participating in this year’s event. Some of these vendors are returning from previous years and some are new to the Van Wert area. According to Larry Lee, director of the […]
POSTED: 07/15/16 at 8:08 am. FILED UNDER: News