Submitted information Having close friends leads to many benefits. Sure, it’s great to have someone in a person’s life who shares a love of rom-coms and is always willing to give a friend a sympathetic ear. But the benefits of friendship are even greater than people may think. Turns out, friends play an important role in one’s physical and emotional […]
POSTED: 02/21/17 at 8:52 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Submitted information GAHANNA — Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, notes that Kaci Gregory, Kali Gregory, and Griffin McCracken represented Van Wert Lodge at the State Hoop Shoot contest held in Gahanna on Saturday, February 18. McCracken, a student at Van Wert Elementary, placed Fifth in the boys 8-9 age bracket […]
POSTED: 02/21/17 at 8:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information Entertainment has been announced for the 11th annual Van Wert Rib Fest. Headlining this year’s Rib Fest entertainment are Nashville Crush and E5C4P3 — The Journey Tribute Band. Rib Fest 2017 will be held at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds on Friday, August 4, and Saturday, August 5. Gates will open at […]
POSTED: 02/21/17 at 8:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information CELINA — Citizens National Bank, headquartered in Bluffton, recently donated $25,000 to the Wright State University-Lake Campus Rise! Shine! capital campaign. The funds are earmarked for Lake Campus capital projects, including the Agriculture & Water Quality Center, the Advanced Manufacturing Center, and an academic expansion. On January 31, 1920, Citizens National Bank opened […]
Submitted information CONVOY — Convoy Community Days Committee will hold its Cabin Fever Bingo fundraiser on Saturday, March 11, at the Edgewood Park Building in Convoy. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. and bingo will begin at 10 that morning. Baskets are made in Dresden and are filled with goodies from local businesses. Participants can […]
POSTED: 02/21/17 at 8:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Looking for a good way to pick up spring gifts and Easter basket stuffers for all the loved ones in a person’s life? How about doing that and supporting Van Wert County counselors going to 4-H camp? Join 4-H members on Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., for their second annual Craft […]
POSTED: 02/21/17 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WREN — The Wren Christmas Society will be holding a Soup and Sandwich fundraiser on Sunday, April 2, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at The Building in Wren. The choice of soups will be chili or potato soup, while the choice of sandwiches is pulled pork or creamed chicken. There will also be cake and […]
POSTED: 02/21/17 at 8:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
Terry L. Hartman of Convoy passed away at 7:01 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born January 1, 1958, in Van Wert, the son of Gary G. Hartman, who survives in Van Wert, and Marilyn S. (Hines) Hartman, who preceded him in death. On November […]
POSTED: 02/20/17 at 8:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Alfred “Al” Imholt, 88, of Delphos, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. He was born September 16, 1928, in Allen County, the son of Henry and Mary (Obringer) Imholt, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Ruth E. Kipp, who died in 1990. There were […]
POSTED: 02/20/17 at 8:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — A boost from the bench and late free throws were key factors in Crestview’s 60-51 non-conference win over a stubborn New Knoxville Rangers squad Saturday night at Ray Etzler Gymnasium. Crestview’s bench outscored New Knoxville’s reserves 23-0, including 11 by Wade Sheets, and the Knights hit 9-of-11 free throws in […]
POSTED: 02/20/17 at 9:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports