Van Wert independent sports All three of Van Wert County’s volleyball teams posted wins on Tuesday, while girls soccer teams at Van Wert and Crestview suffered losses. Volleyball Van Wert 3 Kenton 0 KENTON – Van Wert picked up a Western Buckeye League victory with a 25-20, 25-9, 25-11 win at Kenton. Jamison Clouse led […]
POSTED: 10/02/19 at 3:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Ruth Staley, 83, of Van Wert, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Van Wert Manor. She was born January 5, 1936, in Logansport, Indiana, the daughter of John Bader and Ellen Herbert, who both preceded her in death. On December 16, 1956, she married Ronald R. Staley, who survives. She is also survived by […]
POSTED: 10/01/19 at 7:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The family of Janet “Jan” Uncapher, formerly of Mendon, will be holding a Celebration of Life memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 6, at Mendon United Methodist Church. Visitation is from 1-2 p.m. Sunday for those who want to express their condolences, but may not wish to attend the service. She died Friday, August 23, 2019, at Sebring Hospital in Florida. Jan always […]
POSTED: 10/01/19 at 7:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Biz Expo & Taste of Van Wert County returns this Thursday, October 3. The event is open to the public from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Wassenberg Art Center, 215 S. Washington St. (U.S. 127), the gateway to downtown Van Wert. Cost to attend is a $1 donation or […]
POSTED: 10/01/19 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation (VWCF) is offering IMPACT: A Nonprofit Capacity Building Program in its third year. This program is aimed at increasing the capacity of area non-profit organizations. This program acts as a process of developing and strengthening the skills, instincts, abilities, processes, and resources that organizations need to survive, […]
POSTED: 10/01/19 at 7:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County will be offering a free one-night self-defense class for women on Wednesday, October 9, from 6-8 p.m. The class is provided by the Van Wert Self-Defense Team and is designed to teach women how to avoid dangerous situations, and what they should do when faced with […]
POSTED: 10/01/19 at 7:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts touch on another wild NWC football game, high school football on Monday night, lightning delays, Joel Maddon, a different college football poll and a scoring streak by Crestview. 144 points The wildest game football game in all of Ohio this past weekend had to be Ada and […]
POSTED: 10/01/19 at 4:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert’s tennis team ended the regular season, Lincolnview’s volleyball team cruised to an easy win and the Lancer soccer team recorded a NWC win on Monday. Tennis Van Wert 5 Lima Sr. 0 The Lady Cougars closed the regular season in fine fashion, defeating Lima Sr. 5-0 at Van Wert […]
POSTED: 10/01/19 at 4:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports