The Elks Lodge 1197 Golf and Veterans committees co-sponsored a raffle to benefit the Honor Flight program. The raffle prize was a Grandioso private Italian dinner for 12 people. The raffle winner was Charles Brickner. A total of $1,000 from the raffle was donated to help offset the cost of the next honor flight from […]
POSTED: 08/11/17 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Big Brothers Big Sisters is about to kick off the fifth year of its Lunch Club program. Volunteers are needed to be a “Big” for the program. In this program, volunteers meet with youngsters from area elementary and middle schools for lunch and activities twice a month. This year, BBBS will have programs […]
POSTED: 08/11/17 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information BOWLING GREEN — On Wednesday morning, U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) convened a meeting of his Veterans Advisory Group to receive input on current issues veterans are facing. The Veterans Advisory Group is composed of current and former military personnel, county veterans service officers, and representatives from veterans organizations throughout northwest and west central Ohio. “The […]
POSTED: 08/11/17 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
GREENVILLE — The Van Wert Cougars continued to show improvement, by finishing 7th at Wednesday’s 12-team Greenville Invitational at Turtle Creek Golf Course. As a team, Van Wert shot a 375, and Cougar golfers have dropped 34 shots in four tournaments in just seven days. Jared Hernandez finished tied for 4th and led the Cougars […]
POSTED: 08/11/17 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information WREN — Opening round pairings have been set for next weekend’s 26th annual Wiffleball Tournament at Wrenway Park. After Friday’s opening ceremonies at 5:50 p.m. at the Warehouse, the tournament will start at 6 p.m. when NW Ohio Welch Trophy takes on the Wren Restaurant Bunnies. That game will be followed by […]
POSTED: 08/11/17 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Glenn E. Turner, 53, of Van Wert, passed away at 12:12 p.m. Thursday, August 10, 2017, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born August 11, 1963, in Van Wert, the son of Donald Eugene Turner, who preceded him in death, and Phyllis A. (Wiseman) Turner, who survives in Van Wert. On […]
POSTED: 08/10/17 at 10:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — While preparing for the upcoming high school volleyball season, Crestview head coach Tammy Gregory likes what she sees so far. “I’m seeing the offense and defense getting better each day,” Gregory said. “Our defense has been battling and getting balls up to our setter for the aggressive attack.” The […]
POSTED: 08/10/17 at 9:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The Van Wert High School Athletic Department will be selling 2017 season football tickets August 11 through August 19 at Mengerink’s Source for Sports, 148 E. Main St. After that, season tickets will be available August 21 in the school in the Van Wert athletic office. The Cougars will play five home games […]
POSTED: 08/10/17 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports/submitted information KALIDA — Van Wert took part in Wednesday’s Kalida Golf Invitational at Country Acres Golf Club, and the Cougars showed improvement by shooting a 396, besting their lowest team score by 14 strokes. As a team, Van Wert finished 18th in the field of 20. Jared Hernandez led the Cougars […]
POSTED: 08/10/17 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information Over the coming months, Thaison Leaser plans to meet many Van Wert area residents. That’s because he is the new Edward Jones financial advisor in town, and wants to get to know residents and business owners here. During his face-to-face contacts, Leaser hopes to learn more about the values and goals of […]
POSTED: 08/10/17 at 7:01 am. FILED UNDER: Business