VW independent/submitted information The annual YWCA Geranium Sale pre-order deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, April 29. All plants are hardy root geraniums sold in 4½-inch pots, with 15 plants per flat. Hanging baskets are also available for pre-order. Colors available for both plants are red, white, lavender, fuchsia, pink, and light salmon, plus a new […]
POSTED: 04/26/19 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Peony Festival Committee’s Parade Committee is still accepting applications for this year’s Grand Parade. Registration and participation is free. The Parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 8. Line up begins at 2 p.m. and the parade steps off at 5 that evening, heading west on Main Street from the intersection with Cherry […]
POSTED: 04/26/19 at 8:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview sophomore softball player Destiny Coil is this week’s Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week. Coil, who was nominated by head coach Brad Doidge, set school records for home runs in a game (3) and RBIs in a game (10) in last week’s 34-6 win over Ottoville. Her name will […]
POSTED: 04/26/19 at 5:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Thursday’s scheduled Crestview and Lincolnview baseball and softball games were postponed due to rain. Makeup dates are pending.
POSTED: 04/26/19 at 5:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Lincolnview High School is seeking applicants for two head coach positions, girls’ varsity basketball and boys’ varsity golf. Coaching experience is preferred. The district has teaching openings in English Language Arts 7-12 and K-4 Intervention Specialist/Cross Categorical Unit. Letters of interest and resumes can be sent to 15945 Middle Point Rd. Van Wert, […]
POSTED: 04/26/19 at 5:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Joyce E. (Beerman) Profit, 78, of Rockford, died at 5:57 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 23, 1941, in Lima, the daughter of Robert and Mary E. (Jones) Beerman, who preceded her in death. A 1959 graduate of York […]
POSTED: 04/25/19 at 3:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Wade E. Raines Sr., 59, of Van Wert died at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born June 14, 1959, in Van Wert to the late Stella (Alsept) and Buddy Raines Sr. On October 3, 1983, he married Emma (Tyler) Raines, […]
POSTED: 04/25/19 at 3:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY – Crestview boys’ basketball coach Jeremy Best has announced his resignation. He released a statement on his decision: “First, thank you to my family for their sacrifice, support, and love that they have shown me. Also, I would like to thank the administration and school board members, both past and […]
POSTED: 04/25/19 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Most cameras come with a 50- or 55mm lens termed a standard lens. This lens is the least expensive to produce, which partially explains why it is included with the camera body, but the best news is that it records the scene most nearly as your eye sees it. A wide-angle lens will give you a […]
POSTED: 04/25/19 at 2:04 am. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
Join us this Sunday, April 28, at 1 p.m. for our annual High School Invitational Exhibit Opening. Free snacks and music. Check out and support these incredible artists. It’s a busy week! Thursday, April 25, 6-9 p.m., Heidelburg Distributors will be on hand to demonstrate craft beers and great wines. Live music, by Jam Rüm […]
POSTED: 04/25/19 at 1:57 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?