Van Wert indepedent sports HARROD — The Crestview Cougars edged host Allen East, but fell to unbeaten Paulding Monday at The Colonial Golfers Golf Club. Paulding’s final team score was 171, followed by Crestview (191) and Allen East (194). Crestview was led by Brett Schumm’s 44, while Colton Lautzenheiser shot a 46, followed by Jacob […]
POSTED: 08/15/17 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Judith Ann Allemeier, 76, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017, at her residence. She was born August 23, 1940, in Delphos, the daughter of Louis and Veronica “Fronie” (Fuerst) Rode, who both preceded her in death. She married Robert Roman Allemeier, who passed away December 12, 1997. She is survived by a son, […]
POSTED: 08/14/17 at 2:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor WREN — Although Wren is the “Wiffleball Capital of the World”, its popular Wiffleball tournament is only one of the many events happening this coming weekend when Wren Homecoming festivities get under way. The three-day event begins this Thursday, August 17, with (what else?), a Junior Wiffleball Tournament, starting at 6 p.m. […]
POSTED: 08/14/17 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Veterans Service Office is holding a Vietnam Recognition Dinner on Wednesday, September 27, for county Vietnam veterans. This is the third and final dinner for Vietnam vets, and will be held at American Legion Post 178 in Van Wert, starting at 5:30 p.m. The meal will be served […]
POSTED: 08/14/17 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information LIMA — The following are planned highway projects by the Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1 in Van Wert, Paulding, and Putnam counties: Van Wert County Ohio 697 throughout Van Wert County will be restricted to one lane through the work zone for pavement repair. Work is being performed by the ODOT Van […]
POSTED: 08/14/17 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information This Friday, August 18, the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band will present its final park concert for the season in the band shell of Fountain Park in Van Wert. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. and is free to the public. An all-new program of music has been prepared to […]
POSTED: 08/14/17 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Entering the 2017 season, Lincolnview girls’ soccer coach Tyson Thatcher listed three keys for success, as the Lady Lancers try to improve 2016’s final record of 2-14 (2-4 Northwest Conference). “Hopefully our strength will be strong defense,” Thatcher said. “We have moved a couple girls into the back line to give […]
POSTED: 08/14/17 at 7:05 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports (Please note: schedule subject to change) Monday, August 14 Golf: Crestview and Paulding at Allen East 4:15 p.m. Golf: Lincolnview vs. Bluffton, Delphos Jefferson 4:15 p.m. Volleyball: Lincolnview, Delphos Jefferson, Bath at Elida 5 p.m. (scrimmage) Tuesday, August 15 Golf: Lincolnview at Bluffton 4:15 p.m. Golf: Crestview vs. Antwerp 4:30 p.m. […]
POSTED: 08/14/17 at 7:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Jeraldine J. “June” Brown, 85, of Van Wert, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 2017, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born June 3, 1932, in Van Wert, the daughter of Doyt and Mabel (Shively) Bell, who both preceded her in death. On September 1, 1951, she married Max […]
POSTED: 08/13/17 at 4:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Susan J. Riley, 67, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Sunday, August 13, 2017, at Van Wert Manor. She was born July 17, 1950, in Van Wert, the daughter of Forrest Pearl “Ike” and Mabel May (Adams) DeLong, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Cory Riley of Van Wert […]
POSTED: 08/13/17 at 4:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries