VW independent/submitted information The West Ohio Food Bank just recently finished its United Way campaign. The food bank’s employees were very generous in their giving this year. The West Ohio Food Bank is a United Way agency, which helps supply local food pantries. Each year, West Ohio Food Bank provides a mobile food pantry on the […]
POSTED: 12/18/18 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Bonnie Jean Kirkpatrick, 67, of Van Wert, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at Van Wert Health. She was the daughter of William Paul and Dorothy J. (Smith) Kirkpatrick, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include a sister, Penny (Larry) Kouts; two nephews; one niece; one great-niece; four great-nieces; and several cousins. Bonnie […]
POSTED: 12/18/18 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor FORT JENNINGS – The Lady Musketeers of Fort Jennings used a 15-8 scoring advantage in the fourth quarter to rally past visiting Crestview 45-43 on Monday. The Lady Knights led 35-30 entering the final period, but Kayleigh Klir hit two triples and Kristen Luersman scored five points to lead the fourth […]
POSTED: 12/18/18 at 5:30 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Wayne Trace used strong first and third quarters to defeat Lincolnview 48-35 on Monday. The Lady Raiders outscored the hosts 14-6 in the opening period and 17-11 in the third stanza. In addition, Wayne Trace had a 25-13 rebounding advantage and shot 47 percent from the floor, while the Lady Lancers […]
POSTED: 12/18/18 at 5:29 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around Van Wert hoops, a strange delay, bowl games, a coach that quit and a change by OHSAA. Tough stretch for the Cougars Things are about to get harder for Van Wert’s boys’ basketball team. The Cougars will begin a stretch of six consecutive weekends with […]
POSTED: 12/18/18 at 5:27 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports DELPHOS — Delphos Jefferson will be looking for a new head football coach for the fourth time in four seasons, after Luke Taviano’s resignation was accepted on Monday. Taviano was hired in the spring to replace Brandon Behnfeldt, who left after one season (2017). Behnfeldt took over for Chris Sommers, who […]
POSTED: 12/18/18 at 5:22 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are this week’s high school basketball broadcast schedules for WKSD 99.7FM and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. WKSD Tuesday, December 18: Fort Jennings at Crestview Friday, December 21: Allen East at Crestview WERT Friday, December 21: Delphos St. John’s at Van Wert Saturday, December 22: Van Wert at Wayne Trace
POSTED: 12/18/18 at 5:20 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Changes are coming to the Ohio High School Athletic Association boys basketball state tournament. Beginning with the 2019 state tournament, the boys basketball state semifinals will be doubleheader sessions, meaning fans will need only one ticket for both semifinal games of each division and will not need to leave the arena […]
POSTED: 12/17/18 at 3:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Members of First Presbyterian Church of Van Wert recently visited the YWCA of Van Wert County to deliver items the congregation collected for the resident store. Items include new board games and gift cards to local establishments to see a movie, go bowling, or have a meal out, as well as other popular items. These […]
POSTED: 12/17/18 at 9:55 am. FILED UNDER: Church
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert County rehab residents will receive an early Christmas present with the opening soon of Vancrest Health Care Center’s new rehabilitation addition. Vancrest officials were on hand Sunday afternoon to welcome community members who wanted to tour the new addition, which includes 19 private rooms with handicap-accessible bathrooms and showers, a […]
POSTED: 12/17/18 at 9:45 am. FILED UNDER: News