YMCA Camp Clay Director Kevin Morrison thanked Van Wert Family Dentistry for its generous sponsorship of the Aqua Park and splash pad on June 27. Area residents can enjoy $3 admission Monday-Thursday all summer, thanks to the YMCA’s business sponsors. Shown with Morrison are Dr. Jerry Burgei, Dr. Jenny Swick, Allisha Ostendorf, Tami Reindel, Melissa Knepper, Rian Stetler, […]
POSTED: 07/02/19 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information As part of the Oho State Highway Patrol’s ongoing effort to make Ohio’s roadways safer, troopers are continuing to focus on impaired driving enforcement. During the first five months of 2019, troopers have made more than 10,000 arrests for impaired driving, resulting in 22 fewer OVI-related fatal crashes. In 2018, there were […]
POSTED: 07/02/19 at 7:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Board of Commissioners is currently accepting resumes and letters of interest to fill one position on the Van Wert County Board of Developmental Disabilities. The current term expires December 31, 2022. Board members must be county residents and will typically serve a four-year term. The appointment, to the […]
POSTED: 07/02/19 at 7:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Due to concerns of threatening weather conditions, the Fountain Park Summer Music Series concert for this Friday, July 5, featuring the Lima Symphony Pops Orchestra is being moved inside to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. Concert start time will remain at 7 p.m. for this free concert. Doors will […]
POSTED: 07/02/19 at 7:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s feature is a look back at some of the best Random Thoughts of 2019. Included is a message to parents, football, baseball and bees. Read on. A message from NFHS (January 15, 2019) This was issued on Monday by the National Federation of State High School Associations: A Message […]
POSTED: 07/02/19 at 5:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports WAPAKONETA — Josh Halker tossed a no-hitter with five strikeouts and Van Wert blasted Wapakoneta 10-0 in ACME baseball on Monday. The Cougars fared well at the plate, scoring three runs in the first inning and four more in the second. Ethan Rupert scored on a wild pitch, then Levi Eddins […]
POSTED: 07/02/19 at 5:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports TROY — American Legion Post 178 lost to Troy Legion Post 43 10-0 in six innings on Monday. Four of Post 43’s runs were scored in the first inning and five more came in the fourth. Post 178 had just three hits – one each by TJ Reynolds, Brant Richardson and […]
POSTED: 07/02/19 at 5:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Clint Warren Marbaugh, 46, passed away Sunday morning, June 30, 2019, at his residence in Liberty Township, Van Wert County. He was born September 29, 1972, in Van Wert, the son of Bradley W. and Audrey L. (Ross) Marbaugh, who both survive in rural Van Wert. Clint also leaves behind his wife, Cindy Amweg; twin […]
POSTED: 07/01/19 at 4:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Jamie A. Rice, 65, of Findlay, and formerly of Ohio City and Gwinn, Michigan, died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Van Wert Manor. She was born July 22, 1953 in Kokomo, Indiana, the daughter of James E. Grant Sr., who preceded her in death, and Carolyn E. (Sallee) Fatula, who survives in […]
POSTED: 07/01/19 at 4:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information Local gasoline prices remain under the state average, but could likely see an increase as Ohio’s gasoline tax increase goes into effect this week. Effective today, the state’s gasoline tax increases 10.5 cents, for a total of 38.5 cents, while the tax on diesel fuel increases 19 cents, for a total of […]
POSTED: 07/01/19 at 7:28 am. FILED UNDER: News