Van Wert independent sports BOWLING GREEN — Kory Lichtensteiger is one of five people set to be inducted into the Bowling Green State University Athletics Hall of Fame in September. The 2018 class also includes Kate Achter, Liz Honegger, John Smith and Dr. Ron Zwierlein. After graduating from Crestview High School, Lichtensteiger was a two-time […]
POSTED: 08/06/18 at 5:24 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports The Van Wert High School girls’ tennis team will host their first annual Alumni match, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the high school courts. All former players and coaches are welcome to play. Lunch will be provided to anyone who participates.
POSTED: 08/06/18 at 5:23 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Rex R. Stahl, 79, of Grover Hill, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018, in his home. He was born in Grover Hill September 25, 1938, the son of Edwin and Vida (Stuckey) Stahl, who both preceded him in death. Rex married Donna (Justinger) Stahl on July 22, 1961, and she survives. Other survivors include his […]
POSTED: 08/05/18 at 5:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Rita Faye Replogle, 61, of Van Wert passed away at 5:38 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2018, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born December 11, 1956, in Lima, the daughter of Admiral Dewey and Violet Evelyn (Scott) Rupert, who both preceded her in death. On May 16, 1990, she married Steve […]
POSTED: 08/05/18 at 5:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Jesse Eckert, First Presbyterian Church’s coordinator for young life discipleship, presents a donation to Trina Langdon, PLC Health Clinic director, while members of the church’s Mission Committee look on. photo provided
POSTED: 08/04/18 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: Church
VW independent/submitted information Citizens National Bank (CNB) has named Jessi Harman as branch manager of its Van Wert office. In this position, Harman is responsible for branch oversight, including daily operations, sales, and financial performance. Harman has over 12 years’ experience in the banking industry, advancing from teller to customer service representative, and now branch […]
POSTED: 08/04/18 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: Business
VW independent/submitted information Tractor Supply Company in Van Wert is dedicating the entire month of August to showing its appreciation for animals. The rural lifestyle retailer will host a variety of animal-centric happenings and deals as part of Out Here with Animals, its month-long event for animals of all kinds and the people who care for them. […]
POSTED: 08/04/18 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: Business, Lifestyles
Shelby County Line (above) entertains those attending the Van Wert Rib Fest early Friday evening with its unique brand of Country music . The event continues today with more musical entertainment, Wiffleball and corn hole tournaments, United Way’s When Pigs Fly fundraiser, pig races hosted by Van Wert County 4-H clubs, and lots of good […]
POSTED: 08/04/18 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation will be holding an information event that will kick off its building campaign for the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. The kick-off event will be held Monday, August 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m., in the Saltzgaber Music Hall of the Niswonger Performing Arts […]
POSTED: 08/04/18 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 23rd annual Leadership Van Wert County Class (click here for a nomination form and program brochure). Visionary companies understand the pivotal importance of developing strong leaders not only for their companies, but also for their community. That is the mission […]
POSTED: 08/04/18 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: News