SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor When they’ve been able to play, Van Wert High School’s softball team has enjoyed success this season. The Lady Cougars are off to a 5-1 (2-0 WBL) start, with victories against St. Mary’s, Wapakoneta, Lincolnview and Wayne Trace. The only loss was to Fairview (6-5). Like other athletic teams around the […]
POSTED: 04/18/18 at 5:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports ROCKFORD — Lincolnview took first in a several events, but Parkway won Tuesday’s dual meet against the Lancers and Lady Lancers. The Panthers won 76-57, while the Lady Panthers won 71-63. First place finishers for Lincolnview include: (Girls) 4×800 meter relay: Madeline Snyder, Tori Snyder, Madison Dickson, Rylee Byrne (10:16.33) 100 […]
POSTED: 04/18/18 at 5:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Inclement weather continues to wreak havoc with Van Wert County spring sports schedules. This week alone, nearly a dozen varsity athletic events at Van Wert, Crestview and Lincolnview have been wiped out by snow, rain and wind. The number is higher when you factor in junior varsity and junior high events. […]
POSTED: 04/18/18 at 5:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Crestview High School currently has openings for the following supplemental positions in the field of athletics: assistant athletic director, varsity football cheer coach, middle school football and/or basketball cheer coach, middle school and high school competition cheer coach. If interested, please submit a letter of interest to athletic administrator Dave Bowen at bowen.dave@crestviewknights.com. […]
POSTED: 04/18/18 at 5:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Joyce L. Hoffman, 77, of Van Wert, died at 8:14 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert. She was born on August 26, 1940, in Lima, the daughter of Ralph E. and Betty Jean (Van Fleet) Beall, who both preceded her in death. On October 20, […]
POSTED: 04/17/18 at 7:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Brenda Jean Williams, 63, passed away Sunday evening, April 15, 2018, at her residence in Van Wert. She was born November 18, 1954, in Van Wert, the daughter of Franklin Earl and Lou Ann (Emery) Rison, who both preceded her in death. On December 27, 1996, she married Michael L. Williams, who died February 20, […]
POSTED: 04/17/18 at 7:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Elmo F. Scott, 90, of Van Wert, died at 11:50 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 2018, at Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos. He was born May 7, 1927, in Findlay, to son of Clarence and Gladys (Davies) Scott, who both preceded him in death. On October 21, 1951, he married the former Evelyn G. Adams […]
POSTED: 04/17/18 at 7:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information PAULDING — Murder suspect Matthew J. Dempsey, 47, of Paulding, was apprehended around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Elko County, Nevada. Dempsey, who has been charged in the murder of Gina L. Mann, 48, also of Paulding, was arrested by Carlin, Nevada, authorities following a traffic stop for a moving violation. Nevada authorities […]
POSTED: 04/17/18 at 6:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County commissioners and other local government officials talk a lot about economic development. Unfortunately, that’s apparently all it is: talk. During a recent candidates’ night hosted by the Heart Land Patriots, Commissioner Thad Lichtensteiger commended development director Stacy Adam for her work on economic development, noting: “Stacy is sharp, she is aggressive, and […]
POSTED: 04/17/18 at 10:57 am. FILED UNDER: Opinions
Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently installed its new officers for the 2018-2019 lodge year, with Gerald T. Mazur installed as the lodge’s new exalted ruler. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is known for its promotion of Americanism, drug abuse education, and support of youth activities and the […]
POSTED: 04/17/18 at 10:03 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles