Montayne L. “Monnie” Ferris, 95 of Van Wert, died at 10:22 a.m. Thursday, September 8, 2016, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born May 28, 1921, in Wapakoneta, the daughter of Frank A. and Clara B. (Kolter) Abraham, who preceded her in death. On December 23, 1942, she married John M. […]
POSTED: 09/19/16 at 12:00 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports With victory literally seconds away, the Van Wert Cougars saw their hopes evaporate as Shawnee scored with time expired to win 28-26 in the two teams’ Western Buckeye League contest at Eggerss Stadium on Friday. Although Indians quarterback Ray Manley had thrown three picks in the game — one for a touchdown in […]
POSTED: 09/17/16 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — Cool as a cucumber, or perhaps kool as a kukumber. Crestview quarterback Drew Kline vaulted over the goal line with 53 seconds left in the game, to give the ninth-ranked Knights a 28-25 homecoming win over Columbus Grove in both teams’ Northwest Conference opener. Kline’s seven-yard touchdown run capped off a […]
POSTED: 09/17/16 at 8:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview’s 2016 Fall HomecomingKing and Queen Maci Baker and Nick Henry are shown with their court prior to Friday’s game against Columbus Grove. The Knights pulled out a 28-25 Homecoming win over ‘Grove with a score late in the fourth quarter (see story and game photo on Sports Page). Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/17/16 at 7:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Ohio’s unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in August 2016, down from 4.8 percent in July. Ohio’s nonagricultural wage and salary employment decreased 2,000 over the month, from a revised 5,505,400 in July to 5,503,400 in August 2016, according to figures provided by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The number […]
POSTED: 09/17/16 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation (VWAEDC), the Van Wert County Board of Commissioners, and the Office of the Mayor of the City of Van Wert jointly announce a posting for the job of economic development director. The VWAEDC is a 501(c)(3) corporation created by Van Wert city and county officials […]
POSTED: 09/17/16 at 7:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information REYNOLDSBURG — The first positive case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in an Ohio horse has been confirmed in 2016. Testing on samples taken from a seven-year-old Standardbred in Tuscarawas County confirmed the positive West Nile Virus diagnosis to the Ohio Department of Agriculture September 12. The horse’s veterinarian first examined the animal […]
POSTED: 09/17/16 at 7:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District reminds local residents that milkweed pod collection remains ongoing to help stem the decrease in monarch butterflies in Ohio. Pollinator species are experiencing population declines across the United States. In particular, the monarch butterfly has drastically declined here in Ohio and in the wintering grounds of Mexico. […]
POSTED: 09/17/16 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WILLSHIRE — The Willshire Sportsman’s Club will be holding a turkey shoot starting at noon Sunday, October 9, on the club grounds two miles east of Willshire on Ohio 81. Only 12-gauge shotguns will be permitted and shells will be furnished. Youth shoots for young people ages 16 and under will also be […]
POSTED: 09/17/16 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
Paul Nicholas Grilliot, 92, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016, at Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos. He was born June 27, 1924, in Yorkshire, to Clarence Leo and Elizabeth Justine (Frantz) Grilliot, who both preceded him in death. On November 21, 1953, he married the former Josephine Ann Inderrieden, she survives in […]
POSTED: 09/16/16 at 2:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries