VW independent/submitted information Brumback Library will be having its Spring Book Sale from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, in the Library’s Reading Room, 215 W. Main St. in Van Wert. Books, DVDs, paperbacks, and a wide array of other materials will be available for purchase.
POSTED: 04/03/18 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports DELPHOS — Van Wert scored early and often on the way to a run-ruled, five inning 26-3 non-conference softball win over Delphos Jefferson on Monday. The Lady Cougars, who had four previous games postponed due to inclement weather, wasted no time getting on the board, scoring 13 runs in the first […]
POSTED: 04/03/18 at 5:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports LIMA — Lincolnview made the most of five hits in a 3-2 non-conference baseball win at Lima Bath on Monday. Two of Lincolnview’s runs came with two outs in the first inning. Chayten Overholt stole second, then scored on a Jaden Youtsey double, then Youtsey later reached home on an error. […]
POSTED: 04/03/18 at 5:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports ELIDA — The Van Wert Cougars opened the 2018 tennis season on Monday with a 4-1 loss at Elida, in a predetermined non-conference match. Van Wert’s lone win came at first singles, where senior Michael Etter defeated sophomore Tyler Christoff 3-6, 6-0, 6-4. At second singles, junior Kannen Wannemacher lost a […]
POSTED: 04/03/18 at 5:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Webster B. Benner Jr., 92, of Van Wert, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018, at Hearth and Home in Van Wert. Born on May 13, 1925 in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Webster Benner and Hannah (Brunner) Benner, who both preceded him in death. He married Dorothy R. Brandis on March 1, 1947, in […]
POSTED: 04/02/18 at 9:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert city and county officials joined Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce board members, members of the Van Wert County Humane Society, and others who helped bring the Van Wert Dog Park to fruition for a ribboncutting ceremony officially opening the park on Saturday morning. Following the ceremony, a large number of canine guests […]
POSTED: 04/02/18 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Kids and dogs had a great time looking for treat-filled Easter eggs on Saturday. The kids (above) were at the Smiley Park ball diamonds, while the pooches and their owners (below) found treats at the Van Wert Dog Park in Rotary Park, just off U.S. 127 on the south edge of Van Wert. photos by […]
POSTED: 04/02/18 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert gasoline prices were mostly below the state average this past week. The low price was again at Murphy USA, with a per-gallon price of $2.35. Other local gas prices are as follows: Lassus Handy Dandy and the One Stop Shop, both on North Washington Street, were at $2.40 per gallon; […]
POSTED: 04/02/18 at 7:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Fog rising along Lincoln Highway was captured by Van Wert independent photographer Scott Truxell this morning. It didn’t take long, though, for the haze to clear off.
POSTED: 04/02/18 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information OHIO CITY — The officers and members of the Ohio City Volunteer Fire Department will be holding its annual Pancake and Sausage breakfast on Saturday, April 7, from 6 a.m. until noon, at the Community Building in Ohio City. The menu will include “all you can eat” pancakes, sausage, and scrambled eggs, […]
POSTED: 04/02/18 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: News