Children’s Garden helpers thanked

To the Editor: The Van Wert County Master Gardener volunteers wish to express their most sincere thanks to everyone who participated in getting the Smiley Park Children’s Garden ready to go this spring. Garden beds have been edged and cleaned up, a renovation of the “Healthy Me” garden was performed and approximately 48 yards of […]

Families grateful for support

To the Editor: On behalf of the Owens and Adams families we say “thank you” to all the folks that have helped Terry and me these last nine months. We thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and we thank Him for you. Thank you for all the prayers, cards, monetary help, and many other […]

Lady Knights defeat Lima CC

Crestview’s Codi Miller slugs a double during the third inning of Monday’s non-conference softball game against Lima Central Catholic. Much of the game was played in a light rain at Owen Pugh Field, and the Lady Knights were able to edge the Thunderbirds 3-2. Lexi Gregory and Haley Speith also had doubles and Victoria Lichtensteiger […]

Jefferson scores early, beats Lincolnview

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor DELPHOS — A valiant comeback effort came up short, as the Lincolnview Lancers fell to Delphos Jefferson 7-5 on Monday. It was the first Northwest Conference loss suffered by Lincolnview (11-2, 3-1) this season, while the Wildcats improved to 6-5 (4-0 NWC, T-1st with Crestview). Delphos Jefferson jumped out to a […]

Lady Cougars win at O-G

Van Wert independent sports OTTAWA — Katie Coplin’s seventh inning bunt proved to be the difference, as Van Wert topped Ottawa-Glandorf 7-6 on Monday. Coplin’s bunt broke a 6-6 tie and scored Adrianna Grothause from third, and improved Van Wert’s record to 6-2 (3-1 WBL). The Lady Cougars led 1-0 in the first when Lauren […]

Lady Lancers rout Delphos Jefferson

Van Wert independent sports DELPHOS — Lincolnview scored in each of Monday’s five innings to pick up a 13-0 Northwest Conference softball win over Delphos Jefferson on Monday. The Lady Lancers put up four runs in the first inning. Lakin Brant scored on an error, then Destiny Coil’s single to left field plated Alena Looser. […]

Crestview falls to Lima CC T-birds

Crestview’s Riley Saylor prepares to fire a pitch against Lima Central Catholic on Monday. Unfortunately for the Knights, the visiting Thunderbirds posted a 13-3 victory while playing in damp conditions. Crestview (6-3) has a big week ahead – at Van Wert on Wednesday, home against Lincolnview on Thursday, and at Wayne Trace on Friday. Scott […]

Donald E. Black

Donald E. Black, 78, of Van Wert, passed away at 6:10 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice. He was born January 28, 1940, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a son of Kenneth and Mildred (Stevens) Black, who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Ruth Ann […]

Marvin Andrew ‘Jake’ Owens

Marvin Andrew “Jake” Owens, 85, of Monroeville, Indiana, died Friday, April 19, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born January 22, 1933, in Convoy, the son of Lyman and Merle (Finkhousen) Owens, who both preceded him in death. On August 19, 1953, he married the former Lenore Fay Parnin, […]

Writer opposes wind energy

To the Editor: What kind of people live in Van Wert County? To answer this, we need look no further than the current wind farm controversy. New Ohio legislation wants to give the families most affected by the placement of wind farms a vote in the matter. This balances changing the setback laws allowing the […]