Van Wert independent sports HARROD — Crestview raced out to a 6-0 first inning lead and never looked back in a five inning 12-2 victory over Allen East on Thursday. Lexi Gregory scored on a fielder’s choice, then scored on an error to give the Lady Knights a 2-0 lead. A double by Hannah Binnion […]
POSTED: 04/11/19 at 10:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports DEFIANCE — Van Wert swept all three singles matches to defeat Defiance 3-2 in Western Buckeye League tennis action on Thursday. Kannen Wannemacher posted a 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 win over Jamal Caesar at first singles, and Zane Fast defeated Hunter Perry 6-1, 6-4 at second singles. Michael Hellman won at third […]
POSTED: 04/11/19 at 10:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Susie M. Courtney, 100, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Van Wert Manor. She was born June 20, 1918, the daughter of Glen Allen and Anna Disbennet, who both preceded her in death. Susie was married to Howard Courtney, who also preceded her in death. Susie was a 32-year employee of Federal-Mogul Corporation’s National […]
POSTED: 04/11/19 at 2:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The sign says “No Parking” but the driver of this sports utility vehicle didn’t likely have time to read it before crashing into the former Shoe Sensation store on South Shannon Street. No one was reportedly injured in the crash, which occurred just prior to 3 p.m. Thursday. The accident reportedly occurred when the driver […]
POSTED: 04/11/19 at 2:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A total of 12 people, including a Rockford couple facing racketeering and identity theft-related charges and a Van Wert man accused of rape and other sex-related charges, were arraigned on indictments handed down by the Van Wert County Grand Jury during hearings held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Carolyn Searles, […]
POSTED: 04/11/19 at 12:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information In an effort to raise awareness and funds to fight child abuse, The Marsh Foundation is teaming up with the Family and Children First Council of Van Wert County to host a “Run to End Child Abuse”. All proceeds of this event will be donated to the local Family and Children First […]
POSTED: 04/11/19 at 12:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information On Saturday, April 27, the Van Wert County YMCA will celebrate Healthy Kids Day. The YMCA’sgoal is to motivate and teach families how to develop healthy and fun routines at home, particularly during summer months. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 10 a.m.-noon and […]
POSTED: 04/11/19 at 12:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Lincolnview Local School District will be holding a meeting this Monday, April 15,from 6-7 p.m., in the Neubrecht Lecture Hall to gain input from community members regarding educational services for children with disabilities. The meeting is intended to gather information, allow people to ask questions, and improve on district services to […]
POSTED: 04/10/19 at 11:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Wanda F. Sowers, 75, of Convoy, died at 9:01 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Van Wert Health. She was born July 19, 1943 in Pathfork, Kentucky, the daughter of Millard D. and Thelma Faye (Valentine) Saylor, who both preceded her in death. On December 8, 1962, she married John J. Sowers, who died December 1, 2008. […]
POSTED: 04/10/19 at 11:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Lincolnview fifth grade music classes have been learning about rhythm through games and performance in Stacie Korte’s class. In addition, the students have been learning about transmission of sound, vibration and pitch, volume, and reflection/absorption of sound with instruments in Brian Niemeyer’s class.
POSTED: 04/10/19 at 10:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines