Van Wert independent sports Crestview 8 Ada 2 The Lady Knights scored three runs in the first and four more in the fifth, on the way to an 8-2 victory over Ada. Kali Small and Lexi Gregory paced the Crestview attack, with Small going 2-2 with a triple and three RBI, while Gregory went 3-4, […]
POSTED: 04/20/18 at 12:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports BRYAN — Michael Etter posted a 6-3, 7-6 win at first singles, but Van Wert fell to Bryan 4-1 in non-conference tennis action on Thursday. Kannen Wannemacher fell at second singles, 1-6, 3-6 to Kollin Klinger, and Bryan’s Brendan Reiser defeated Michael Hellman at third singles 6-1, 4-6, 10-5. Van Wert’s […]
POSTED: 04/20/18 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Garry D. Miller, 76, of Van Wert, passed away Thursday morning, April 19, 2018 at Hearth and Home in Van Wert. He was born August 14, 1941, in Grover Hill, the son of Samuel E. and Rheba (Thomas) Miller, who both preceded him in death. On June 17, 1962, he married C. Cleona (McClure) Miller, […]
POSTED: 04/19/18 at 1:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
William G. “Bill” Meyers, 76, of Van Wert, died shortly after arrival at Van Wert County Hospital at 5:21 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2018. He was born May 6, 1941, in Delphos, the son of Melvin J. and Helen M. (Kerman) Meyers, who both preceded him in death. On August 27, 1966, he married Diane […]
POSTED: 04/19/18 at 1:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The first meeting of the year for the Van Wert Area Photography Club was held at 114 S. Race St. on Thursday, April 12. Acting President Cheryl Knost opened the meeting with an invitation from the Lima Camera Club to join it for a waterfall tour on Saturday, April 28. The group would link up at […]
POSTED: 04/19/18 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
Not only did we break ground on the Wassenberg Art Park with a vengeance this week, most of the asphalt is dug up and the shapes are already taking form. This is going to go fast! Economic based study models vary; however, the arts industry is currently attributed to $780 billion annually in the United […]
POSTED: 04/19/18 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Everyone knows that the Niswonger Performing Arts Center presents concerts and that The Van Wert County Foundation presents concerts in the summertime. This is our main activity and certainly the most visible, but the impact of these two entities is felt throughout our community in so many other ways. As I look at recent activities and […]
POSTED: 04/19/18 at 8:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor When it comes to doing the best with what they have, two Van Wert County seniors, Dalton Heppeard and Celina Sweet, stood out from an inspiring group of 10 finalists during Wednesday’s R.K. Thompson Self-Reliance Award banquet. Heppeard, already an entrepreneur while in school, as well as a real estate intern at […]
POSTED: 04/19/18 at 7:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Fort Wayne, Indiana, man who was sentenced to prison on a drug-related charge was one of 11 people who appeared for criminal hearings so far this week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Nathan Egly, 32, was sentenced to 16 months in prison on a charge of possession of heroin, […]
POSTED: 04/19/18 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information With the pre-order deadline for the YWCA’s annual Geranium Sale quickly approaching, this year’s sale offers a few new opportunities. All plants are hardy root geraniums sold in 4½-inch pots, with 15 plants per flat. Hanging baskets are also available for pre-order this year. Colors available for both plants and baskets are […]
POSTED: 04/19/18 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: News