SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor COLUMBUS – Several big changes will be evident, when the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s 2017 high school football playoffs kickoff in November. Along with new competitive balance rules, Friday-only playoff games (see related story), and state championship games returning to Stark County, a number regions will have a distinctly different […]
POSTED: 06/07/17 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert Area Photography Club’s meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at 114 S. Race St. may prove to be of interest to history buffs as well as photographers. The group will hear information about what the remains of the Miami and Erie Canal from Delphos to St. Marys have to offer both groups. […]
POSTED: 06/07/17 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
Be sure to stop by the Wassenberg Art Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday as we open with our first Farm & Art Market of the season. That evening, beginning at 6 p.m., we are also hosting our 61st annual June Art Exhibit opening party. Thanks to all the artists who entered […]
POSTED: 06/07/17 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
I am writing you today from beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee. My younger son, Jacob, will be attending the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and we are here looking for housing — successfully I’m glad to say. You know you hear about “southern hospitality”; well, they are exactly right. We have found people to be courteous, kind, […]
POSTED: 06/07/17 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Diana Sue Williamson, 63, of Van Wert, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017, at St. Rita’s Hospice Center in Lima following a brief illness. Born November 29, 1953, Diana was the daughter of Donald W. and Pat (DeBolt) Unterbrink, who both preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Shane (Elizabeth) Williamson of Cincinnati; two […]
POSTED: 06/06/17 at 8:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Macie MaKaila Preston of Arcanum, and formerly of Ohio City, passed away early Saturday morning, June 3, 2017, in Miami County. She was born July 26, 1997, in Coldwater, the daughter of Mark Preston, who survives in Arcanum, and Kerrie (Kittle) Placke, who survives in Ohio City. Other survivors include her stepfather, Andrew Placke of […]
POSTED: 06/06/17 at 3:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Margaret A. “Peg” Waltz, 76, of rural Van Wert, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2017, at Van Wert Manor. She was born February 21, 1941, in Defiance, the daughter of Zenas Edwin and Mildred Leona (Smith) Stenger, who both preceded her in death. On February 19, 1966, at Sherwood United Methodist Church, […]
POSTED: 06/06/17 at 3:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent/submitted information Players from the Western Buckeye League will compete against a combined squad of players from the Northwest Conference and the Lima area Friday night, for the annual Van Wert County Hospital All-Star Football Game, hosted by the Van Wert Booster Club. Gates will open at 6 p.m., and kickoff at Eggerss […]
POSTED: 06/06/17 at 7:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent/submitted information AYERSVILLE — Chalk up two more wins, for Lincolnview’s ACME baseball team. The Lancers jumped out to an early lead, and cruised to a five inning, 12-0 win in game one of Monday’s doubleheader at Ayersville. Ethan Kemler blasted a two-run home run over the left field fence, and Thad Walker […]
POSTED: 06/06/17 at 7:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
CLAIRE CLAY/for the Van Wert independent Van Wert Civic Theatre is known for producing summer shows and musicals ideal for involvement from elementary and junior high students, but change is happening this summer. Chad Kraner, elementary school teacher and Drama Club adviser at Lincolnview Local Schools, and a member of the VWCT board, had a […]
POSTED: 06/06/17 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: News