VW independent/submitted information The family of Earl and Doris Gerdeman announces the distribution of significant charitable gifts from the estates of the longtime Middle Point area residents. Earl Gerdeman was born on a farm near Middle Point and graduated from Middle Point High School as the valedictorian of his graduating class. Doris (Meyer) Gerdeman was an […]
POSTED: 12/24/19 at 8:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS – In an effort to ensure the safety of Ohio’s motorists, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS), is among the first in the nation to launch a vehicle safety recall notification program using the state’s vehicle registration renewal process. Through the program, […]
POSTED: 12/24/19 at 8:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor A veteran Delphos St. John’s team was too much for Van Wert, as the Lady Blue Jays posted a 54-31 win at Van Wert High School on Monday night. The tone was set early, as Delphos St. John’s jumped out to a 13-4 lead, prompting a Van Wert timeout with 2:52 […]
POSTED: 12/23/19 at 10:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports HAVILAND – Wayne Trace held Lincolnview to just 17 percent from the floor in a 49-16 win over the Lady Lancers on Monday. The Lady Raiders (6-2) jumped out to a 16-3 lead after one quarter, then increased the lead to 27-7 at halftime and 45-12 after three quarters. Each team […]
POSTED: 12/23/19 at 10:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around NFL coaches, Urban Meyer, the Colts, the Bengals, the NBA on Christmas and a non-sports question about fruitcake. Freddie Kitchens I have a hard time seeing Freddie Kitchens back as the head coach of the Cleveland Browns next season. While I’m not a fan of […]
POSTED: 12/23/19 at 10:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are this week’s high school basketball broadcast schedules for 99.7 WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. WKSD Friday, December 27: Delphos St. John’s at Crestview WERT Friday, December 27: Ottoville at Van WertSaturday, December 28: Columbus Grove at Van Wert (5 p.m. pregame)
POSTED: 12/23/19 at 10:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert started strong and took a 30 pin lead after the first game, but defending Division II state champion St. Marys Memorial finished strong to take the match 2708 to 2518 at Olympic Lanes on Monday. The Cougars got strong performances from Lorrie Decker with games of 248 and 221 […]
POSTED: 12/23/19 at 10:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police December 21, 9:54 p.m. Tyler A. Coby, 24, of Spencerville, was arrested on a warrant issued in Van Wert Municipal Court while at the police station. December 21, 12:06 p.m. Taylor A. Vannett, 20, of 515 W. Wayne St., was charged with theft for an alleged shoplifting incident at the local Walmart […]
POSTED: 12/23/19 at 9:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Jeffrey Lynn Goins, 53, of Van Wert, and formerly of Scott, passed away unexpectedly at 6:33 a.m. Friday, December 20, at Van Wert Health following a brief illness. He was born October 10, 1966, in Van Wert, the son of Jerry Goins, who survives in Haviland, and Judy (Hines) Goins, who preceded him in death. […]
POSTED: 12/23/19 at 9:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Doris “Mary” Friedrich passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019. She was born March 10, 1965, the daughter of Dale Dickman, who preceded her in death, and Doris (Gable) Dickman, who survives in Corryton, Tennessee. On September 4, 1987, she married Gary Friedrich, who survives in Wetzel. Other survivors include four children, Kristina Bohannan, of Illinois, […]
POSTED: 12/23/19 at 8:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries