Submitted information Lee Kinstle GM Sales and Service on West Ervin Road will host a bloodmobile between the hours of 12:30 and 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 19. Area residents who are at least 17 years of age (16 with parental consent; advanced forms are available at the Red Cross Office 1220 E. Lincoln Highway), […]
POSTED: 05/13/17 at 7:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports KENTON – Van Wert’s Megan Braun, Blake Henry, and Brandon Hernandez each claimed individual first place finishes, and two relay teams that featured Braun also captured titles at Friday’s Western Buckeye League Track and Field Championship Meet. Braun won the WBL long jump title (16-11), while Henry won the league’s high […]
POSTED: 05/13/17 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports WAPAKONETA – Van Wert’s softball season came to an end, with Friday’s six inning, 11-1 sectional championship loss to state-ranked Wapakoneta. The Lady Cougars (9-12) scored their lone run in the second inning. Allison Kennedy opened the frame a double, then two outs later, scored on a single by Katlyn Coplin. […]
POSTED: 05/13/17 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview seniors Luke Gerardot and Sydney Bowen have signed to play football and softball respectively, and major in Early Childhood Education at Bluffton University next year. Gerardot was a pivotal member of the 2016 Crestview regional runner-up football team, and Bowen was a key starter for the 2016 Crestview State Softball Championship team. Pictured front […]
POSTED: 05/13/17 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Thomas E. Burtch, 89, of Rockford, passed away at 9:45 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2017. He was born December 22, 1927, in Paulding, the son of James M. and Esther (Schmidt) Burtch, who both preceded him in death. On July 17, 1954, he married the former Dorothy Levihn, who died September 11, 2014. Survivors include […]
POSTED: 05/12/17 at 5:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Joseph A. Eachus of Van Wert passed away Friday, May 12, 2017. He was born January 8, 1933, in Gallipolis, the son of Ben and Madge Eachus, who both preceded him in death. On December 19, 1954, he married the former Jane Ellen Norris, who survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Linda (Robert) Pelton of […]
POSTED: 05/12/17 at 5:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Danny R. Klausing, 66, of Van Wert, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 2017, at his residence. He was born April 4, 1951, in Van Wert, the son of Clarence E. and Viola Mae (Campbell) Klausing, who both preceded him in death. He married Kelly (Kreischer) Klausing, who survives in Van Wert. Other […]
POSTED: 05/12/17 at 12:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information Lincolnview’s 88 junior high and 76 high school choir students presented a spring choral concert on Tuesday. The two choirs were directed by Stacie Korte and accompanied by Annette Hoverman. The junior high choir performed five pieces including “Cripple Creek,” “Swing Down, Ezekiel!” and “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.” Four junior high ensembles performed the following […]
POSTED: 05/12/17 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Estate of Richard E. Hoover Sr., estate of Richard Edward Hoover Sr. to Georgia L. Hoover, portion of inlot 3643 in Van Wert. David Wayne Keuneke and Debra S. Keuneke to Joshua Keuneke and Melisa Keuneke, portion of section 31 in Liberty Township. Estate of Helen Hogan to Earl Brodbeck, Earl J. Brodbeck, portion of inlot 79 […]
POSTED: 05/12/17 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY – Parkway rallied from an early three run deficit, and took advantage of 12 hits,11 walks and four Crestview errors, to defeat the Knights 9-8 in nine innings on Thursday. With the win, the Panthers claimed the sectional title, and will play No. 1 seed Fort Recovery in the Division […]
POSTED: 05/12/17 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: Sports