VW independent/submitted information Due to the federal government shutdown, the Van Wert County Department of Job and Family Services noted that Ohio issued February food assistance payments to participants currently receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Payments) benefits this past Wednesday (January 16). The county DJFS noted, though, that SNAP participants will not receive benefit on […]
POSTED: 01/19/19 at 1:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert City Police Department has received numerous reports regarding thefts from motor vehicles over the past few days and would like to encourage all residents to lock their motor vehicles and/or remove valuables while their vehicles are unattended. Anyone with information about these thefts is encouraged to contact the VWPD […]
POSTED: 01/19/19 at 1:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
The memorial service for Stanley Tracy scheduled for Saturday has been postponed due to impending weather until a later date.
POSTED: 01/19/19 at 12:39 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Gene Oberlitner, 83, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019, at his home near Celina. He was born August 23, 1935, in Deshler, the son of Edwin and Florence (Miller) Oberlitner, who both preceded him in death. On February 8, 1958, he married the former Jane Harner and she survives. Other survivors include three children, Todd (Nancy) Oberlitner of Mendon, Chris (Diane) Oberlitner of Shelby […]
POSTED: 01/19/19 at 12:35 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Allen East jumped out to an early 7-0 lead, but Lincolnview responded with an 18-4 run and from there cruised to a 67-57 victory over the Mustangs on Friday. It was the third consecutive victory for the Lancers (8-5, 3-1 NWC), while Allen East dropped to 6-5 (1-3 NWC). After Bradden […]
POSTED: 01/18/19 at 11:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview’s Wade Sheets scores two of his eight points during Friday night’s 65-35 victory over Ada. The Knights led 12-10 after one quarter, but exploded for 28 points in the second quarter to take a 40-15 halftime lead, then enjoyed a 55-28 advantage after three quarters. Kalen Etzler led state ranked Crestview with 17 points […]
POSTED: 01/18/19 at 11:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports LIMA — Shawnee outscored Van Wert 22-10 in the fourth quarter and the Indians defeated the visiting Cougars 70-49 on Friday. The Indians improved to 13-1 (4-0 WBL) while Van Wert fell to 5-7 (1-3 WBL). The Cougars trailed 19-15 after one quarter, 33-27 at halftime and 48-39 at the end […]
POSTED: 01/18/19 at 11:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Brayden Langdon has signed a national letter of intent to run track and major in psychology at Division I Purdue-Fort Wayne. She is a four-year varsity winner in cross country and track at Lincolnview High School and was a member of the Lancer cross country team that qualified for State for two consecutive seasons. Langdon […]
POSTED: 01/18/19 at 11:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are final scores from Friday night’s area high school basketball games. WBL Shawnee 70 Van Wert 49 Ottawa-Glandorf 97 Celina 44 Elida 61 Wapakoneta 58 (OT) Kenton 57 St. Marys Memorial 51 NWC Lincolnview 67 Allen East 57 Crestview 65 Ada 35 Bluffton 51 Spencerville 47
POSTED: 01/18/19 at 9:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Bernard J. Nieman, 79, of Van Wert, died Friday morning, January 18, 2019, at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bernie was born June 26, 1939, in Effingham, Illinois, to Celia (Hoene) and Allie F. Nieman, who are both deceased. He is survived by his wife, Judy (Stewart) Nieman, whom he married on July […]
POSTED: 01/18/19 at 5:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries