Submitted information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 10.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.97 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 4.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.15 per […]
POSTED: 11/14/16 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports LIMA — Most football coaches say to be successful, a team must run the football and play good defense. That’s exactly what Crestview did during Saturday’s regional semifinal game in Lima. The Knights used a multi-pronged rushing attack and big defensive plays, to defeat the Arlington Red Devils 28-7. The victory means […]
POSTED: 11/14/16 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Sara A. Davis, 91, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born September 2, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Aaron B. and Kathryn (Reily) Cook, who both preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by […]
POSTED: 11/14/16 at 12:48 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Fred E. Sargent Sr., 77, of Van Wert, passed away at 10:40 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2016, at Van Wert Manor. He was born November 14, 1938, in Van Wert, the son of Floyd Sargent Sr. and Gladys (Foust) Sargent, who both preceded him in death. He was raised by his foster parents, Glenn and […]
POSTED: 11/13/16 at 6:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County will be hosting its 100-year “Toast to the YWCA” event on Friday, November 18, and sponsors were recently named for the gala. This is a black-tie optional event, with fine wines and premium beer tastings, live and silent auctions, heavy hors d’oeuvres, The Brat Pack three-piece band, […]
POSTED: 11/12/16 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
United States Navy veteran Milo Wyandt of Van Wert gave a presentation Friday at the Van Wert County Council on Aging showing photos of his military service during World War II. Here, Wyandt is shown with photos from a recent Honor Flight trip he made to Washington, D.C., to visit the World War II Memorial. […]
POSTED: 11/12/16 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information CONVOY — On May 9, 2017, all Crestview seventh graders will get to tour and learn about the Ohio Supreme Court and the Statehouse as a result of a grant that was awarded to the school. Jason Cross, seventh grade history teacher, received a grant through the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center […]
POSTED: 11/12/16 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
State Farm Insurance Agent Tisha Fast donated $500 to the efforts of creating a dog park in Van Wert. A citizens’ committee has partnered with the Van Wert County Foundation to create an off-leash dog park at Hiestand Woods and is currently raising funds to make this a reality. Businesses and individuals alike are encouraged […]
POSTED: 11/12/16 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
Kent A. Taylor, 55, of Convoy, passed away at 1:12 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2016, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born January 8, 1961, in Van Wert, the son of Ab and Betty (Baker) Taylor, who survive in Convoy. On June 26, 1982, he married Diana (Barnhart) Taylor, who survives […]
POSTED: 11/11/16 at 7:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Allan E. Rosendahl, 67, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Friday, November 11, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born August 15, 1949, in Van Wert, the son of Phyllis Margaret (Shaw) Rosendahl, who preceded him in death, and Harold L. Rosendahl, who survives in Van Wert. Other survivors include a […]
POSTED: 11/11/16 at 7:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries