Van Wert independent sports ST. HENRY — The Van Wert Cougars used a balanced scoring attack, while hitting their free throws down the stretch to defeat St. Henry 65-55 on Saturday at St. Henry. The Cougars had four players in double figures, led by Nate Place’s 18 points. Three players, Jacoby Kelly, Dylan Lautzenheiser, and […]
POSTED: 02/13/17 at 8:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports AYERSVILLE — The Cougar swim team traveled to Ayersville High School for the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Division II Sectional Tournament involving 13 teams, including four Western Buckeye League schools. The boys took ninth place, while the girls finished seventh. Wauseon captured first place for the boys and Ottawa-Glandorf reigned […]
POSTED: 02/13/17 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Dale A. Hoover, 93, of Harrison Township, passed away at 6 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2017, at Hearth & Home of Van Wert. He was born June 5, 1923, in Harrison Township, the son of Russel M. and Helen (Kreischer) Hoover, who both preceded him in death. On December 26, 1943, he married the former […]
POSTED: 02/13/17 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
L. Arlene Marsee, 88, of Convoy, passed away at 7:05 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2017, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born December 21, 1928, in Glenmore, the daughter of Andrew Jackson and Laura (Kreischer) Bolenbaugh, who both preceded her in death. She married Sherman William Marsee, who also preceded her […]
POSTED: 02/12/17 at 5:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Delphos Police February 9, no time listed — Jordan Jacomet, 19, of Delphos, was cited for driving under a FRA non-compliance license suspension, while two passengers in his vehicle, Troy Dudgeon, 17, and Dylan Angel, 16, were charged with possession of a controlled substance for being in possession of what was thought to be marijuana. […]
POSTED: 02/11/17 at 9:42 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information The Evergreen Garden Club held its February meeting in the Kenn-Feld Training Room, with 17 members in attendance. Joan Wise, an employee of Kenn-Feld, opened the meeting by showing a PowerPoint presentation on what Kenn-Feld is all about. Wise announced that, on March 30, Kenn-Feld will sponsor a Ladies Night from 5 to […]
POSTED: 02/11/17 at 9:34 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Submitted information Put on those dancing shoes and join area seniors at the Van Wert County Council on Aging Thursday February 23, for a senior dance. Melvin Mullins will be providing live music, while light refreshments will be provided by Van Wert Manor. Put on those dancing shoes, bring a friend, and have some fun. Don’t worry […]
POSTED: 02/11/17 at 9:34 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The Van Wert Cougars used a fourth-quarter rally to defeat Celina 58-52 in a Western Buckeye League contest played Friday in the Cougars’ Den. The Cougars, who are now 10-9 overall and 3-4 in the WBL, came within two baskets of having five players in double figures. Jacoby Kelly led Van Wert […]
POSTED: 02/11/17 at 9:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — The Northwest Conference boys’ basketball match-up between Crestview and Spencerville lived up to its billing, but a Knight rally in the final stanza fell a basket short as the Bearcats eked out a 43-41 win. Outshot by the Knights in the field, Spencerville won the game at the line, […]
POSTED: 02/11/17 at 9:28 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Students, fans, cheerleaders, and basketball players joined in singing the “Star-Spangled Banner” prior to the Knight boys’ Northwest Conference battle with Spencerville on Friday night. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 02/11/17 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: News