Van Wert independent sports CELINA — Shawnee defeated Lincolnview in boys’ and girls’ bowling at Plaza Lanes in Celina on Tuesday. Shawnee 2096 Lincolnview 1942 (boys) Brad Korte (143, 144) and Logan Daegar (158, 129) each rolled a 287, but the Lancers came up short against the Indians. Jerron Taylor (153, 99) finished with a […]
POSTED: 11/28/18 at 5:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
David B. Scott, 54, of Van Wert, died early Tuesday morning, November 27, 2018, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born November 13, 1964, in Van Wert, the son of Sharon R. (Feasby) Scott, who preceded him in death, and Bernard P. Scott, who survives in Van Wert. On July 30, […]
POSTED: 11/28/18 at 12:28 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Mary M. Dellinger, 97, of Willshire, died early Monday morning, November 26, 2018, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. She was born February 1, 1921, in Decatur, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Franklin and Mary (Plummer) Steele, who both preceded her in death. On November 7, 1939, she married Fermin Davis Dellinger, who died […]
POSTED: 11/28/18 at 12:25 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police November 24, 12:29 p.m. — Mercedes A. Saco, 21, of 307 W. Main St., was cited for disorderly conduct in connection with an incident at her residence. November 22, 4:39 p.m. — Cory D. Dolt, 29, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was arrested on a warrant issued in Van Wert Municipal Court. November […]
POSTED: 11/27/18 at 8:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer CONVOY — If all goes as planned, the Crestview Local Board of Education will officially vote to proceed with plans for classroom expansion project next month. After a brief discussion with Brad Garmann of Garmann Miller & Associates during Monday night’s monthly meeting, board members agreed to place a resolution to move […]
POSTED: 11/27/18 at 8:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council locked in elected official salaries for the mayor, city auditor, and law director — while also discussing the possibility of making the mayor’s position a part-time job — during its regular meeting on Monday evening. Council set a 1.5-percent pay raise for the auditor and law director’s positions, […]
POSTED: 11/27/18 at 8:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information #GivingTuesday is today and, to kick off the giving season, the Van Wert County Foundation seeks to inspire people to collaborate and give back. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. The Van Wert […]
POSTED: 11/27/18 at 8:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Elks Lodge 1197 in Van Wert has scheduled its annual memorial service for 2 p.m. Sunday, December 2, in the Lodge Room. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks mandates that the first Sunday in December of each year be set aside as the day when Elks pause and pay their respects […]
POSTED: 11/27/18 at 8:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Division IV and V football All-Ohio teams were announced Monday by a statewide media panel. The teams were selected by members of the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. Two Van Wert Cougars earned All-Ohio honors. Nate Place, who excelled as a quarterback this season was named Third Team All-Ohio as […]
POSTED: 11/27/18 at 5:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Due to the Big 10 Championship Game between Ohio State and Northwestern, Saturday’s Van Wert at Lincolnview boys’ basketball game will start earlier than scheduled. The junior varsity game will now tip off at 5 p.m., with the varsity game to be played at approximately 6:30 p.m.
POSTED: 11/27/18 at 5:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports