Submitted information An exciting opportunity for middle and high school students is coming to fruition as a new Cross Over the Hill facility for Van Wert students will be built over the coming months. The original Cross Over the Hill will remain to serve elementary students. The elementary students are so enthusiastic about their Cross […]
POSTED: 01/23/17 at 10:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 11.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.11 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 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.30 per […]
POSTED: 01/23/17 at 9:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The Van Wert Cougars overcome the loss of top scorer Jacoby Kelly to defeat Bryan 54-47 in a non-league game at home on Saturday. Three Cougars scored in double figures, led by Nate Place’s 15 points. Dylan Lautzenheiser and Drew Bagley both added 13 points for Van Wert. The game’s top scorer […]
POSTED: 01/23/17 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Roger D. Finger, 78, of Van Wert, passed away at 5:17 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born April 10, 1938, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Wilber and Lucille (Gusler) Finger, who both preceded him in death. On June 15, 1973, he married the former Nita Felger, who […]
POSTED: 01/21/17 at 9:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The Van Wert Cougars, missing their biggest offensive gun, just couldn’t generate enough “O”, losing to Kenton 51-43 in a Western Buckeye League contest played in the Cougars’ Den on Friday. Jacoby Kelly, who is averaging 16.7 points per game, is out for at least the weekend with a sprained ACL, and, while […]
POSTED: 01/21/17 at 9:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The Lincolnview Lancers shook off a slow start, then a sluggish third quarter, en route to Friday night’s 51-41 Northwest Conference victory over Columbus Grove. The Lancers trailed 8-2 early in the first quarter, but rallied to tie the game at 12 at the end of the first period. The second quarter […]
POSTED: 01/21/17 at 9:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County staff believes healthy living has as much to do with pursuing interests, passions, and learning new things as it does with eating healthy and being active. People’s minds and spirits need stimulus and enrichment, and they get more from life when they find things — and […]
POSTED: 01/21/17 at 9:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, golf committee recently held a free burger night for lodge members, with the price of admission a food item to be donated to the Van Wert Salvation Army food bank. Lodge member John Metzger, along with his wife Laura, matched the food items collected. The […]
POSTED: 01/21/17 at 9:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information DELPHOS — On Tuesday, January 24, beginning at 8:30 a.m., Citizens National Bank and Williamson Insurance Agency will jointly offer a free seminar to local farmers and ag businesses. The event will be held at Delphos Eagles Aerie 471, 1600 E. Fifth St. in Delphos. A continental breakfast will be served prior to […]
POSTED: 01/21/17 at 9:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Relay for Life of Van Wert County has its monthly meeting on Monday, January 23, at 6 p.m. at the YWCA of Van Wert County. Amy Schroeder is the event chair this year, and any questions or information to be shared at the meetings or needs discussed should be emailed to her at […]
POSTED: 01/21/17 at 9:13 am. FILED UNDER: News