Van Wert independent sports Paulding golfers topped Lincolnview, Delphos Jefferson and Crestview in a Northwest Conference quad match at Hickory Sticks Golf Course on Friday. The Panthers finished with 183 team points, while the Lancers finished with 189, edging Jefferson (191). Crestview finished with a team score of 222. Paulding’s Kolson Egnor and Jefferson’s Logan […]
POSTED: 08/16/19 at 9:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports OTTOVILLE – Lincolnview opened the 2019 soccer season with a 7-0 loss at Ottoville on Friday. The Lancers will host Lima Sr. at 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
POSTED: 08/16/19 at 9:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Wanda Charlotte Johns Uncapher, 88, of Van Wert, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born July 31, 1931, the daughter of Dallas C. And Ruth (Smith) Johns, at the home of her grandparents, William T. And Charlotte (Voltz) Johns, in Willshire Township. She graduated from Van […]
POSTED: 08/16/19 at 11:45 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Things appear to be moving forward in the Van Wert County Treasurer and Auditor’s offices, with both offices working to clear up problems in their respective offices, according to County Commissioner Todd Wolfrum. “The auditor and treasurer have both related to us that they are working together at this point to resolve […]
POSTED: 08/16/19 at 7:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Two separate storms hit southeastern Van Wert County on Wednesday, prompting two separate tornado warnings. Damage was minimal on both storms, with no structural damage reported and no injuries, said Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy. The first tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service at 4:29 p.m. […]
POSTED: 08/16/19 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information On Wednesday, more than 30 Cross Over the Hill (COTH) volunteers gathered to celebrate, prepare, and pray for the upcoming school year. In addition to providing elementary and middle school Bible-based, character-focused Released Time Religious Instruction, COTH will now be offering a high school course this academic year. The past year has […]
POSTED: 08/16/19 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information On Thursday, a jury convicted Van Wert resident Tina Hulbert, 47, of two counts of theft from an elderly person or disabled adult and six counts of forgery following a trial held earlier this week. Sentencing was scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday, September 18. Also Thursday, Sarah Rebecca Ann Stephenson, 44, of […]
POSTED: 08/16/19 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Make it three straight sweeps for Van Wert’s girls’ tennis team. The Lady Cougars opened the home portion of the schedule with a 5-0 Western Buckeye League win over Defiance on Thursday. At first singles, Grace Lott posted a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Alexa Bickford, while Alli Morrow rallied for a […]
POSTED: 08/16/19 at 3:29 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information Van Wert defeated WBL foe Celina 186-199 at Willow Bend Country Club on Thursday. Gavin Flickinger was the match medalist after shooting a 43. Evan Knittle carded a 46, followed by Cameron Terhark with a 48 and Jace Fast with a 49. The Cougars are now 2-0 in dual matches and […]
POSTED: 08/16/19 at 3:28 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
H. Paul Semer of Van Wert went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, from Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos. He was born July 18, 1933, in Van Wert, the son of Harry and Charlotte (Thatcher) Semer, who both preceded him in death. Paul was a 1951 graduate of […]
POSTED: 08/15/19 at 3:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries