SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor One half down, one half to go. The second half of the high school football season begins this Friday night with a batch of interesting area games. An added bonus – if the forecast holds up, we won’t have to worry about lightning delays and it should feel much more like […]
POSTED: 10/03/19 at 4:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Irvin Mearl Densel, 72, of Van Wert, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at his residence. He was born October 24, 1946, the son of Elmer and Edith (Egly) Densel, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include two children, Irvin Mearl Densel Jr. and Jill P. Densel, both of Van Wert; two brothers, Roy […]
POSTED: 10/02/19 at 10:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert High School Class of 1969 celebrated its 50th class reunion September 27-28. The theme for the weekend was “The Time of Our Lives”. A pre-reunion party at Elks Lodge 1197 was attended by many class members. Due to lightning, the Ottawa-Glandorf homecoming game was delayed. Saturday, VWHS Principal Bob […]
POSTED: 10/02/19 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert County, along with 81 other Ohio counties, saw a decrease in the unemployment rate in August, according to figures released recently by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Van Wert County’s jobless rate fell from 3.6 percent in July to 3.2 percent in August, according to the ODJFS. […]
POSTED: 10/02/19 at 7:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information “Where do I go to vote?” This is a question most people in Van Wert County will be asking next Tuesday when early voting begins. The Board of Elections office has moved from 120 E. Main St. to 1362 E. Ervin Road, on the corner of Ervin and Jennings roads. For those county residents […]
POSTED: 10/02/19 at 7:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information KAM Manufacturing, maker of Stephanie Dawn handbags, partners with Community Health Professionals (CHP) sewing volunteers to make hot pads in the shape of chickens. The hot pads are called “Hens for Hospice” because half of the sale price of each chicken is donated to the CHP Hospice Patient Care Fund. The popular […]
POSTED: 10/02/19 at 7:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Leadership Van Wert County program held its first session on September 27 at Willow Bend Country Club. The county-wide leadership class is a program that provides leadership development to area residents and employees to strengthen their ability to become effective leaders both at work and within their communities. The class session included presentations on […]
POSTED: 10/02/19 at 7:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will be hosting a CMP-sanctioned Modern Military match on Saturday, October 12, at the Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Club, 9093 Ringwald Road. The safety briefing will be held at 9:15 a.m. and the match will start at 9:30 that morning. Any modern military […]
POSTED: 10/02/19 at 6:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor After a 2-3 start (0-3 WBL) and three consecutive losses, the Van Wert Cougars are hoping to get back on the winning track this Friday night. The Cougars opened the season with wins over Bryan and Defiance and have since dropped tough games against Wapakoneta (13-7), St. Marys Memorial (24-14) and […]
POSTED: 10/02/19 at 4:00 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — Continued improvement up front is one of the key factors in Crestview’s 3-2 record, which includes three consecutive wins. After an 0-2 start to the season, the Knights remain in contention for a possible NWC title and a playoff spot. “Our development and understanding of our roles on the […]
POSTED: 10/02/19 at 3:59 am. FILED UNDER: Sports