Elizabeth “Betty” Houser, 91, of Allendale, New Jersey, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016, following complications of stroke. Betty was born February 7, 1925, in Monessen, Pennsylvania, to Mary Brithinee and Andrew Lucas, who both preceded her in death. On May 5, 1948, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, she married Gus A. Houser, who preceded her in death. […]
POSTED: 10/23/16 at 7:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Ethel Winters, 97, of Delphos, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was born May 3, 1919, in Haviland, the daughter of the Rev. Jacob and Agnes (Stahl) Eddes, who both preceded her in death. On June 2, 1937, she married Leonard Winters, who died November 30, 1997. […]
POSTED: 10/22/16 at 9:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Ronald E. Young Sr., 83, of Fort Jennings, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016, at his residence. He was the son of Eugene and Margaret Young, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include a son, Donald Young of Delphos; three daughters, Deb Young of Fort Jennings, and Karen (Kevin) Sendelbach and Barb (Mike) Coil, […]
POSTED: 10/22/16 at 9:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The Defiance Bulldogs scored three rushing touchdowns, then used a mid-fourth quarter interception return for a touchdown to defeat Van Wert 27-14. The loss spoiled the 2016 home finale and Senior Night for the Cougars (0-9, 0-8 WBL). Playing without leading rusher Tylon Richard (injury), the Bulldogs (2-7, 2-6 WBL) turned to […]
POSTED: 10/22/16 at 8:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports CONVOY — The Bluffton Pirates scored first and last, but Crestview’s Knights had a run of five unanswered touchdowns — including four in the second quarter alone — to grab a 41-21 Northwest Conference victory Friday night at home. The Knights compiled 428 yards of offense, with all but 56 of those […]
POSTED: 10/22/16 at 8:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert High School Beta Club chapter recently held its new member induction. Beta Club is an academic organization whose motto is “let us lead by serving others”. The principles of Beta include academic achievement, service, character, and leadership. The VWHS Beta Club chapter, which welcomes 31 new members, embraces several projects throughout the year, […]
POSTED: 10/22/16 at 8:03 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Velma McGrew celebrated her 102nd birthday Monday at Van Wert Manor. She celebrated with cake, balloons, many visitors, and a wonderful rendition of “Happy Birthday”! (photo submitted)
POSTED: 10/22/16 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Linda Lape cuts the ribbon on the 2016 edition of the Van Wert Apple Festival on Friday morning. Lape is the daughter of the late Carl Lape, the longtime Van Wert County Fruit Growers Association member and past president to whom this year’s Apple Fest was dedicated. Looking on are Commissioner Thad Lichtensteiger, Van Wert […]
POSTED: 10/22/16 at 7:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Fire Prevention Week in the Van Wert schools is a busy time for the Fire Department. Planning for this starts months before the usual and customary October kick-off. All of the county fire departments work with a fundraising group called Creative Safety in the spring. Creative Safety raises funds locally within the county […]
POSTED: 10/22/16 at 7:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
An accident that occurred Friday at the intersection of Ohio 118 and Wren-Landeck Road remains under investigation, with little information available at this point. The accident, which occurred shortly before 5 p.m. Friday, involved a car (above) and a semi tractor-trailer rig (below). No injuries were reported, although there was heavy front-end damage to the […]
POSTED: 10/22/16 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: News