Eunice M. Profit, 105, formerly of York Township, passed away at 8:40 a.m., Sunday, April 14, 2019, at the Colonial Nursing Center in Rockford. She was born June 6, 1913, in Spencerville, the daughter of Grover C. And Viola (McMillen) Bowersock, who both preceded her in death. On October 27, 1933, she married Keith Albert […]
POSTED: 04/16/19 at 12:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information The City of Van Wert invites local residents to participate in a citywide beautification contest this summer. Projects for the contest include outside property repairs, painting, landscaping, or cleaning of residential property. Mayor Jerry Mazur will award prizes to first-, second-, and third place winners in each of two categories: outside residential […]
POSTED: 04/16/19 at 7:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation and Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation plan to recognize Paul Hoverman for his extraordinary contributions to music in Van Wert County. Hoverman has served as the executive director of the Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation since its inception in 2005. The Niswonger Performing Arts Center, […]
POSTED: 04/16/19 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
An Easter Bone Hunt, a pet friendly event sponsored by 540 Martial Arts, takes place at the Van Wert Community Dog Park at Rotary Park adjacent to the north city reservoir. The free event will start at 11 a.m. this Saturday, April 20, with two waves. Wave 1 will be offered to dogs weighing 40 […]
POSTED: 04/16/19 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Service Club will sponsor a summer speech and language clinic again this year. Priority will be given to children residing in Van Wert Countywho are not receiving free speech therapy services from another educational source. The clinic is limited to 25 children. The purpose of the clinic is to […]
POSTED: 04/16/19 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Wee Care Learning Center is having a Ford Drive 4 UR Community fundraiser on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., on the Central Insurance Companies campus on South Washington Street. Take a spin in a new Ford vehicle. For every test drive taken, Ford Motor Company will donate $20 […]
POSTED: 04/16/19 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor HICKSVILLE — Crestview’s 4×100, 4×200 and 4×400 meter relay teams posted victories and helped the Knights to a second place finish at the Hicksville Quad on Monday. The 4×100 meter relay team of Darrin Nihiser, Perrott, Caylib Pruett and Sheets posted a time of 46.85. The same four won the 4×200 […]
POSTED: 04/15/19 at 10:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports NAPOLEON — Van Wert improved to 7-5 with an impressive 5-0 sweep of Napoleon in non-conference tennis action on Monday. Kannen Wannamacher defeated Blake Musshel 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 at first singles, Zane Fast topped Spencer Cashman 6-1, 6-2 at second singles, and Michael Hellman beat Ryan Otto 6-0, 6-1 at third […]
POSTED: 04/15/19 at 10:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview’s Breena Grace watches the ball after belting a three run homer in the second inning of Monday’s game against Delphos Jefferson. The Lady Knights won the game 10-0 in five innings. Grace finished with two hits and three RBI and Lexi Gregory and Kali Small each had a pair of hits and two RBI. […]
POSTED: 04/15/19 at 10:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around softball rankings, more local record setting athletes, the 100 meter dash, Lincolnview spring sports, Fifth Third Field, fantasy football and the Columbus Blue Jackets. Softball rankings Not a bad showing by the MAC in the initial statewide softball poll of the season. According to the […]
POSTED: 04/15/19 at 10:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports