Four fire departments battled a barn fire on Dull-Robinson Road on Friday. At 5:30 p.m. Friday, Ohio City, Wren, Convoy, and Van Wert firefighters were called out to fight the fire. The Red Cross Disaster Team was also called out to canteen 30 firefighters. The above aerial photo was taken by local resident Fred Fisher, who […]
POSTED: 08/26/17 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Robert T. Schmit, 91, of Delphos, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 25, 2017. He was born September 9, 1925, in Delphos, to Nicholas and Matilda (Youngpeter) Schmit, who both preceded him in death. On October 5, 1950, he married Patricia Weber, who died August 6, 1995. He […]
POSTED: 08/25/17 at 11:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports Local radio stations Classic Hits WKSD 99.7 FM, and Unforgettable 1220 AM/104.3 FM WERT have set their broadcast schedules for the 2017 high school football season. Here is the high school football broadcast schedule for Classic Hits 99.7 FM. All games will kick off at 7 p.m, with pregame coverage beginning […]
POSTED: 08/25/17 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview, Crestview compete at WT Invite Bryan took top honors, winning Thursday’s seven-team Wayne Trace Invitational at Pleasant Valley Golf Course. The Golden Bears finished with a team score of 156, while Lincolnview claimed the runner-up spot with a 167, followed by Antwerp (169), Paulding (173), Wayne Trace and Crestview (175), […]
POSTED: 08/25/17 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports The Lady Cougars fell 5-0 to a seasoned Wapakoneta tennis team. At first singles, Emma Verville was defeated by Makayla Schroeder 1-6, 3-6, and at second singles Tabatha Saam lost to Madison Schroeder 2-6, 0-6. Allie Etter fell to Lauren Snider 3-6, 1-6. In a hotly contested match, Van Wert’s first […]
POSTED: 08/25/17 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Volleyball: Lady Cougars fall to Lady Panthers A rally by Van Wert came up short, as the Lady Cougars fell to Paulding 19-25, 19-25, 25-23, 25-21, and 10-15 on Thursday. Van Wert (0-2) will host Delphos St. John on Monday. Boys soccer: Golden Bears defeat Van Wert Bryan scored late in the first half, and […]
POSTED: 08/25/17 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A number of area development officials and educators, as well as city and county government representatives and representatives from 17 area businesses were on hand Thursday morning for the second Manufacturers Consortium conducted by Vantage Career Center and Northwest State Community College. The program, held in Vantage’s Community Room, began with a […]
POSTED: 08/25/17 at 6:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information In 1928, the world discovered the wonders of machine-sliced bread, Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, Mickey Mouse made his first appearance in the animated short “Steamboat Willie,” Amelia Earhart began her last journey, and the “Cougar Pride” Marching Band began its first year of existence under the direction of Leonard Wolf. This 2017-18 […]
POSTED: 08/25/17 at 6:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is urging Ohioans to consider becoming foster parents as the need for foster families has dramatically increased in the face of the opioid epidemic. DeWine’s call to action came at a news conference Thursday morning, where he also announced several efforts to help becoming a foster […]
POSTED: 08/25/17 at 6:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent A Delphos man was given a total of 30 months in prison during a sentencing hearing held Thursday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Blake Kimmet, 19, was sentenced to 15 months in prison on each of two counts: aggravated riot and aggravated assault, both felonies of the fourth degree. Judge […]
POSTED: 08/25/17 at 6:24 am. FILED UNDER: News