VW independent/submitted information It’s time to start preparations for the “big event”: the U.S. 127 Yard Sale runs from July 31through August 3 this year. North Union United Methodist Church, 4486 U.S. 127 north of Van Wert, is a high-traffic venue directly on the route of the annual “World’s Longest Yard Sale”. Spaces are available […]
POSTED: 06/19/19 at 11:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The beam signing scheduled to begin this Thursday marks a milestone in the largest expansion project Van Wert Health has undergone in its 115-year history. Community members, physicians, hospital employees, and volunteers are all invited to sign the beam during any of the designated dates and times. Guests should enter the Van […]
POSTED: 06/19/19 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Ohio Department of Agriculture, in partnership with Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District, continues to provide funding for assistance programs for farmers to help protect water quality in the western basin of Lake Erie. The sign-up period for these programs begins June 17. The Ohio Working Lands Hay Buffer Program […]
POSTED: 06/19/19 at 6:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information This Friday, June 21, Buckeye Youth will be serving pulled pork sandwiches, grilled hamburgers, jumbo hot dogs, chips, soft drinks, homemade cookies, and brownies in Fountain Park. The concession stand will begin serving at 5:30 p.m. The band for the evening, Bless the Rains: The Ultimate Toto Tribute Experience, will begin […]
POSTED: 06/19/19 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports Napoleon exploded for six runs in the sixth inning to edge Van Wert American Legion Post 178 8-3 at Russell Fisher Field on Tuesday. All three of Post 178’s runs were scored in the first inning – Jaden Youtsey tripled in Jalen McCracken and Jon Lee, followed by a sacrifice fly […]
POSTED: 06/19/19 at 4:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — Four runs in the second inning was more than enough to help Crestview post a 6-0 ACME Baseball win over visiting Delphos Jefferson on Tuesday. Crestview’s remaining two runs came in the sixth.
POSTED: 06/19/19 at 4:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Crestview softball program recently held its awards night as head coach Carl Etzler and staff presented individuals with various honors. The Knights ended their season with a loss in the regional final matchup against Antwerp and a record of 22-5. NWC Scholar Athlete Awards (above, Row 1): Ashley Call, Caitlin O’Hagan, Codi Miller, Haley […]
POSTED: 06/19/19 at 4:30 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Local radio stations WSKD 99.7 FM and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM have set broadcast schedules for the 2019 high school football season. WKSD will offer a variety of the best games from Paulding and Van Wert counties, while WERT will continue to be “The Voice of the Cougars.” WSKD 99.7FM August 30 – […]
POSTED: 06/19/19 at 4:28 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Ralph LaDoyt Lintermoot, 92, former resident of Van Wert, died Fathers’ Day, Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Elizabeth Scott Living Center in Maumee, his home since November 2015. He was born November 4, 1926, in Lima, the son of Floyd LaDoyt and Bernice (Taylor) Lintermoot, who both preceded him in death. On August 12, 1944 he […]
POSTED: 06/18/19 at 12:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer CONVOY — Brad Perrott is the newest member of the Crestview Local Board of Education. Perrott, a 1983 Crestview High School graduate, was sworn in during Monday night’s monthly meeting. He’s replacing Jake Sawmiller, who resigned in May. “This is my home school, it’s where I graduated and previously, when I lived […]
POSTED: 06/18/19 at 6:48 am. FILED UNDER: News