DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert County Foundation is beginning the planning stages for an ambitious multiphase, multi-million-dollar project aimed at nothing less than a total transformation of the downtown business district. The Foundation has acquired approximately 30 buildings in the downtown area, with the ultimate goal of redeveloping buildings to provide new residential space […]
POSTED: 01/08/20 at 3:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The YWCA will host its annual YWCA of Van Wert County Women of Achievement Scholarship Dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at the YWCA. Recognition for Women of Achievement will be given for the following categories: Professional Leadership, Advocacy, Women’s Empowerment, Racial Justice, Volunteerism, Youth Development, Civic Dedication, and Overcoming Adversity. […]
POSTED: 01/08/20 at 3:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information PAULDING — Ohio State University Extension and the USDA Farm Service Agency in Ohio are partnering to provide a series of educational Farm Bill meetings this winter to help producers make informed decisions related to enrollment in commodity programs. Paulding County will be hosting two meetings at the OSU Extension Office in […]
POSTED: 01/08/20 at 3:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Civic Theatre will audition for the show Playing Doctor on Sunday, January 12, and Monday, January 13, at 7 p.m. each day. Director Doug Grooms needs five men and three women for this over-the-top farce. The story: Rob Brewster’s parents are very, very, proud of their son the doctor. What they don’t know […]
POSTED: 01/08/20 at 3:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — On Saturday, February 1, Convoy Fire and EMS Department will be having its 41st annual Pancake and Sausage Day. Serving will be from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. that day at the Community Building in Convoy’s Edgewood Park. Tickets will be $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 4-11, […]
POSTED: 01/08/20 at 3:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
William L. Enyart, 77, of Portland, Indiana, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020, in the Supportive Care Unit of Parkview Hospital-Randallia in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born August 6, 1942, in Celina, the son of Vernon Lionel Enyart and Margaret Ruth (Huey) Enyart Zimmerly, who both preceded him in death. On July 6, 1963, he married Janice L. (Shindeldecker) Enyart, […]
POSTED: 01/08/20 at 12:56 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Susan (Sedgwick) Poling passed peacefully at her home in the CWE on Monday, December 30, 2019, after an 11-month battle with cancer. Cherished wife of Donald Poling, beloved stepmother to Matt (Maggie) Poling and Jane (Eric) Vatterott, and adored grandmother (Susu) of Ellie, Nora, Luke, and Mary Poling, and Cole and Sam Vatterott. She is […]
POSTED: 01/07/20 at 5:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports CONTINENTAL — Bailey Gregory poured in 16 points and Lexi Gregory had 14 to lead Crestview past Continental 55-36 on Monday. All of Bailey Gregory’s points came in the first half, including four treys, as the Lady Knights raced out to an 18-8 lead after one quarter and a 32-9 halftime […]
POSTED: 01/07/20 at 4:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports One Western Buckeye League team, four Midwest Athletic Conference teams and one Putnam County League squad are among the teams ranked in the first Associated Press Ohio girls’ basketball poll of the season. Bath is No. 15 in Division II, Versailles is No. 5 in Division III, while Minster is No. […]
POSTED: 01/07/20 at 4:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports The Associated Press released its first boys basketball state poll Monday afternoon, and nine area schools are listed in the initial rankings. Lima Sr. is No. 8 in Division I, Shawnee is ranked No. 8 in Division II, Versailles is No. 3 and Ottawa-Glandorf is No. 4 in Division III, while […]
POSTED: 01/07/20 at 4:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports