Van Wert independent sports CELINA — Van Wert appeared to be heading toward win No. 11, but the host Celina Bulldogs had other plans on Friday night. Trailing 49-38 with just under three minutes left, the Bulldogs scored the final 12 points of the contest and shocked the Cougars 50-49. The scoring run included a […]
POSTED: 02/17/18 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information The popular “Ohio Has Talent!” show returns at 7 p.m. Saturday, February 24, at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio in Van Wert. This year’s talent show, presented by Community Health Professionals (CHP), features 18 acts hailing from around the region competing for cash prizes of $1,000, $500, and $250 […]
POSTED: 02/17/18 at 1:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
A large crowd was entertained, but also prodded to consider the evils of slavery and racism, during Friday night’s performance of the musical Amazing Grace the Musical at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. Here, John Newton helps his father auction off slaves before the epiphany that turns him against slavery, and also […]
POSTED: 02/17/18 at 12:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), chairman of the Energy and Commerce (E&C) Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection, applauded the signing of the Protecting Young Athletes from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act into law. The subcommittee that Latta chairs has jurisdiction over the health and safety of athletes, and he […]
POSTED: 02/17/18 at 12:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Buckeye Y Youth Inc. hosted Valentines for Vets this past Monday at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803 in Van Wert. The group made “Magic Color Scratch Hearts”, “Valentine Emoji Magnets” and Valentine’s Day greeting cards to be presented to veterans in area nursing homes. The color guard marched in and led the group in […]
POSTED: 02/17/18 at 12:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The First Baptist Church of Van Wert announces that Dr. David Warren will be interim pastor of the church. Pastor Warren is currently filling the pulpit at the church until a new senior pastor is in place. He is no stranger to FBC, serving as an interim pastor 28 years ago and […]
POSTED: 02/17/18 at 12:36 am. FILED UNDER: Church
Gene Collins, 83, of Rockford, and formerly of Lima, died Thursday, February 15, 2018, at Colonial Nursing Home in Rockford. Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert is assisting with arrangements.
POSTED: 02/16/18 at 11:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Brendan David Poling, 49, of Mendon, died Thursday, February 15, 2018 in a work-related accident at his place of employment. He was born September 11, 1968, the son of Walter Poling, who survives in Van Wert, and Barbara Courtney Poling Good, who survives in Venedocia. He is also survived by his stepfather, Charles Good of […]
POSTED: 02/16/18 at 11:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
For as simple as the topic appears, it is actually somewhat complicated. First, the subject must possess life, and second, it can independently choose to move. Will you select from the vertebrates: reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish, and mammals, or the invertebrates, which are not quite as common to us? They include: worms, snails, spiders, crabs, insects, […]
POSTED: 02/16/18 at 9:29 am. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
What seemed like a rather uneventful winter at the Niswonger has turned into a very exciting time. This season seemed to be front-loaded with a lot of spectacular concerts and events. Six events sold-out in the first three months and those that didn’t were 80-90 percent filled with ticket buyers. It just so happened that many of […]
POSTED: 02/16/18 at 9:26 am. FILED UNDER: News