Crestview Elementary Principal Kathy Mollenkopf accepted the job as Crestview’s next superintendent during Monday’s special board of education meeting. Those in attendance include (front row) Mollenkopf and Crestview Treasurer Ashley Whetsel; (back row) Board of Education members Andy Perrott and Nanette Grace, Putnam County Educational Service Center Superintendent Dr. Jan Osborn, Board President John Auld, […]
POSTED: 02/21/18 at 3:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The tradition lives on in the all-new value-packed and artfully crafted 2018-2019 Enrich Community Concert Series at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center presented by Unverferth Family Dentistry and Roger & Kay Okuley. Four performances have been carefully packaged together to make art and entertainment accessible, affordable and inspire wonder! Just look at […]
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VW independent/submitted information Area residents are invited to the Vantage Open House on Monday, February 26, from 5-7:30 p.m. High school juniors and seniors can choose to enroll in one of 17 different programs in the areas of manufacturing, transportation, construction trades, business, and health and human services. All of the career technical labs will […]
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VW independent/submitted information The United Way of Van Wert County announced on Tuesday that it is accepting applications for program funding for the 2018 calendar year. Programs must demonstrate that they are able to measurably influence specific Van Wert County indicators in the following categories: Education — Helping children and youths reach their potential through […]
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VW independent/submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Peony Festival Board will be holding its annual Quarter Auction at the Middle Point Community Building, 475 N. Adams St., on Monday, February 26. The doors will open at 5 p.m. for food (by donation), fellowship, selection of paddles and viewing of donated merchandise, tickets, and gift certificates. […]
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Van Wert independent sports Girls’ sectional semifinal basketball tipped off around the area on Tuesday night. Below is a recap of games played by Lincolnview, Crestview and Van Wert. Lincolnview 52 Delphos St. John’s 48 OT Kayla Schimmoeller’s foul shot with no time left in regulation sent the game to overtime, then Lincolnview outscored Delphos […]
POSTED: 02/21/18 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports LIMA — Jacoby Kelly scored 22 points but it wasn’t enough as the Cougars fell to Lima Central Catholic 58-51 on Tuesday night. It was the third consecutive loss for Van Wert (10-10). The Thunderbirds raced out to a 12-4 first quarter lead, but Van Wert fought back with a basket […]
POSTED: 02/21/18 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lucas Rolland “Luke” Tobias, 39, of Van Wert, found peace on Saturday, February 17, 2018. He was born December 6, 1978, the son of Virginia “Jenny” (Parsons) Tobias and Aaron Bidlack of Grover Hill. He is also survived by his father, Steve Tobias of Van Wert. Luke was a 1997 graduate of Lincolnview High School, […]
POSTED: 02/20/18 at 7:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Richard E. Foust, 57, of Haviland, died at 10 p.m. Monday, February 20, 2018, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born August 31, 1960, in Van Wert, the son of Richard W. Foust, who preceded him in death, and Carol (Adams) Ross, who survives in Haviland. He is also survived by his stepfather, Frank Ross […]
POSTED: 02/20/18 at 7:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Joan M. Culp, 82, of Delphos, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born December 19, 1935, the daughter of LeRoy and Golda (Harpster) Louth, who both preceded her in death. On August 19, 1956, she married Eugene Culp, who died February 14, 1999. Survivors include […]
POSTED: 02/20/18 at 3:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries