Van Wert independent sports LIMA — Monday’s ACME district baseball game between Van Wert and Shawnee was postponed and rescheduled for 4 p.m. today at Lima Central Catholic. The Cougars need a victory to remain in the tournament.
POSTED: 07/17/18 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Pamela Longstreth, 66, of Van Wert, passed away at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018, at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 13, 1951, in Van Wert, the daughter of Alfred Jackson and Alice (Stegaman) Bell, who both preceded her in death. Pam tended bar for many years at […]
POSTED: 07/16/18 at 4:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Gladys M. Utterback, 94, of Payne, died Sunday, July 15, 2018, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born August 19, 1923, in Payne, the daughter of Charles and Norma (Burkley) Copsey, who both preceded her in death. In 1939, she married Earl Mobley who died in 1962. In February 1964, she […]
POSTED: 07/16/18 at 4:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor With the success of its dinners for World War II, Korea, and Vietnam veterans, the Van Wert County Veterans Service Office is looking to create more opportunities for veterans of all ages and their families to enjoy some summer fun together. “We’ve covered everyone but the younger veterans with the dinners,” said […]
POSTED: 07/16/18 at 7:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Braun Industries recently presented a check to First United Methodist Church for Operation Back to School. Shown are Travis Ellerbrock, Teresa Shaffer, and Dave Brincefield. As a reminder, Operation Back to School is scheduled for Sunday, July 29, from 3-5 p.m., in Fountain Park. Pre-registration is recommended and can be found here: http://www.vanwertfirst.net/operation-back-school/. Other questions may be […]
POSTED: 07/16/18 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Locals have been enjoying traditional golf at Hickory Sticks Golf Club for years, but beginning July 27, people can play golf in a whole new way. Starting Friday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., area residents are welcome to attend the grand opening of the Foot Golf & Disc Golf […]
POSTED: 07/16/18 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Alexander & Bebout is sponsoring a Business Day at the YMCA’s Camp Clay Aqua Center on Monday, July 16. Because of the sponsorship, those using the Aqua Center that day will pay only a $3 admission charge. Shown with Camp Clay Director Kevin Morrison (center) employees of Alexander & Bebout and Kitchens Inc. YMCA photo
POSTED: 07/16/18 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Local gasoline prices are up a couple of pennies from last week, but still much lower than the statewide average, according to gas price information provided by GasBuddy.com. The low price, as usual, is at Murphy USA: $2.58 a gallon. That price is a nickel lower than the next lowest price, $2.63 […]
POSTED: 07/16/18 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports Shawnee 6 Van Wert 5 This district ACME baseball game began Friday night but was called because of darkness at Lima Central Catholic. The two teams resumed play Saturday morning, and the Shawnee Indians held off the Van Wert Cougars 6-5. Jake Lautzenheiser led the Cougars with three hits. Van Wert […]
POSTED: 07/16/18 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Mildred E. Hablitzel, 96, of Van Wert, died at 12:21 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Van Wert Health. She was born November 27, 1921, in Van Wert, the daughter of Fred F. and L. Effie (Thurman) Stephenson, who both preceded her in death. On March 25, 1949, she married Robert William Hablitzel, who died […]
POSTED: 07/14/18 at 7:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries