Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS GROVE — The Crestview varsity cross country teams competed in the Grove Invitational on Saturday. A huge number of Knight runners set personal record times. The varsity boys’ team earned a trophy with its fourth place finish out of 22 schools. The Knights continued to tighten up their pack with […]
POSTED: 09/06/16 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL & DAVE MOSIER/Van Wert independent Although the 160th edition of the Van Wert County Fair is officially over, fairgoers had plenty of opinions on what was their favorite part of this year’s fair. Along with the Junior Fair events, there seems to be a common theme at the fair: food, family, and fun. Those […]
POSTED: 09/06/16 at 6:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information For generations, northwest Ohio has been cultivating leadership qualities in its citizens and the Niswonger Performing Arts Center is honored to take part in continuing this pursuit. On Sunday, October 2, at 7 p.m., Central Insurance presents motivational and inspirational speaker Jon Gordon. Gordon’s experience with leadership training has brought enrichment and […]
POSTED: 09/06/16 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 6.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.14 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 fallen 2.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.19 per […]
POSTED: 09/06/16 at 6:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information CHICAGO — September is National Preparedness Month, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages everyone to make disaster preparedness a priority. “National Preparedness Month serves as a reminder that we all need to prepare for disasters and emergencies,” said Andrew Velasquez III, FEMA Region V administrator. “Plan in advance so your family knows […]
POSTED: 09/06/16 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
Beverley Jean Cowan, 69, of Van Wert, passed from this life Sunday evening, September 4, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on January 22, 1947, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Lowell Clarence and Rosella Marie (Turner) Camp. She was also preceded in death by her “Aunt […]
POSTED: 09/05/16 at 5:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Margery Ann Dolby, 79, of Van Wert, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016, after an extended illness. Margery was born June 9, 1937, in Gettysburg, Ohio, the third daughter of Elmer A. and Erma F. (Waggoner) Martin, who both preceded her in death. She graduated from Gettysburg High School as valedictorian of her […]
POSTED: 09/05/16 at 4:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Sally A. Schalois, 82, of Van Wert, and formerly of Vero Beach, Florida, at 8:15 p.m. Sunday, September 4, 2016, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born October 25, 1933, in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Chester August and Edna Mae (Harvey) Bening, who both preceded her in death. On […]
POSTED: 09/05/16 at 4:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Lots of local runners (and walkers) were out recently as The Good Earth held its 5K+10K race in Van Wert. Here, runners begin the race from The Good Earth. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 09/05/16 at 5:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Bill Dean Kirchenbauer, 87, of Celina, passed away at 6:26 p.m. Saturday, September 3, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born December 29, 1928, in Wren, the son of Harold and Minnie Bernice (Allen) Kirchenbauer, who both preceded him in death. On November 29, 1947, he married Martha Jane (Eyanson) […]
POSTED: 09/04/16 at 3:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries