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Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2026

Submitted information CONVOY — Tickets for Crestview’s football game at Allen East on Friday night will be on sale in the athletic office Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. Presale prices are $5 for adults and $4 for students. Tickets at the gate will be $7. Game time is 7 p.m.

POSTED: 10/24/19 at 4:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

William J. “Bill” Andersen, 91, of Van Wert, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 23, 2019.  He was born November 13, 1927, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, the son of Katherine (McGirr) and E. Frank Andersen, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Patricia Harvey, who survives in Van Wert. Other survivors include […]

POSTED: 10/23/19 at 7:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

Once the Van Wert Area Photography Club’s camera distribution for individuals begins, the club will invite anyone or group wishing to purchase any of the club’s equipment to submit a bid.  Since we have no way of knowing when that will take place, the following information will be repeated in more detail at that time. […]

POSTED: 10/23/19 at 4:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News

Pint Night! This Thursday from 6-9 p.m. with the one and only Sir John Reichle performing those favorite songs and some hilarious stories. Sample craft beers and hang out with us.  Sign your young artist up for ArtReach now! Our popular after-school art program will resume November 5, following a hiatus while we looked for […]

POSTED: 10/23/19 at 4:43 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?

The We Will Rock You national tour will make a storied stop in Van Wert on Sunday, November 24, at 7:30 p.m. Annerin Theatricals revived the musical, which debuted in 2002, for its latest touring production. “This is a show I have wanted to produce since I first saw it in London,” shared Annerin Theatricals’ Jeff Parry. […]

POSTED: 10/23/19 at 4:24 pm. FILED UNDER: News

Sharlene Coleman, 72, of Van Wert, died at 5:55 a.m. Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at Van Wert Manor. She was born January 30, 1947, in Pikeville, Kentucky, the daughter of Sylvia Hicks, who preceded her in death. On February 19, 1968, she married Foster Coleman, who survives at the residence. Other survivors include a son, Donald […]

POSTED: 10/23/19 at 4:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Van Wert man sentenced to a year in prison was one of eight people who appeared this past week (one appeared twice) for criminal hearings in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Idris Nuriddeen, 44, changed his plea to guilty to a charge of tampering with evidence, a felony of the […]

POSTED: 10/23/19 at 10:28 am. FILED UNDER: News

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Just two games are left in the season for Van Wert and both are at Eggerss Stadium. The Cougars will host Bath on Friday, then will close the season the following week against Celina and entering those games, head coach Keith Recker is pleased with the effort of his team. “We […]

POSTED: 10/23/19 at 4:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Plenty of OHSAA Harbin computer playoff points are up for grabs in this Friday’s Northwest Conference showdown between Crestview and Allen East at Goodwin Field in Harrod. Both teams can greatly enhance their postseason chances with a win, and the Mustangs (7-1, 4-1 NWC) can keep their conference title hopes alive […]

POSTED: 10/23/19 at 3:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

Submitted information The Lincolnview Athletic Department will sell tickets in the Neubrecht Lecture Hall (first door to the left after entering the main high school entrance) for reserved seating for 2019-2020 boys basketball games on the following dates and times: Monday, October 28, 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., reserved seat season ticket holders whose last […]

POSTED: 10/23/19 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports