Clothing, blankets, and space heaters from the Warm Up the Ridge project arrived at Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota on December 28, just ahead of a winter storm. As you can see from the photos, this project is growing and required a full semi-truck to haul it all. Thanks to everyone who donated, we […]
POSTED: 01/06/20 at 7:43 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
When you consider that sealed bids, with one bid per piece, for items the Van Wert Area Photography Club has for sale, must arrive either by hand or mail by Saturday, January 11, there’s not a lot of time left to comply. Anyone wishing to inspect the club’s equipment, or purchase cameras, should call, text, […]
POSTED: 01/06/20 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
VW independent/submitted information Vantage Career Center has launched a fresh redesigned website and (free) new mobile app for Android and Apple users, featuring the latest news and pertinent information devoted to keeping students, parents, associate school districts, industry leaders, and community members connected and engaged. The easy-to-use redesigned website features a one-stop information hub, including updated high […]
POSTED: 01/06/20 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information BOWLING GREEN — Americans will have the security of knowing their incoming calls are legitimate because the President has signed into law a bipartisan bill, the TRACED Act, to combat the illegal robocalls that are hounding Americans across the country. The TRACED Act is a collaborative legislative package authored by members of the Senate […]
POSTED: 01/06/20 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor DEFIANCE — Crestview snapped a three game losing streak by shooting 81 percent from the floor in the first half, then holding off Tinora in the second half for a 52-48 win on Saturday. The Knights (3-7) built a 12-6 lead after one quarter, with three pointers coming from Kalen Etzler […]
POSTED: 01/06/20 at 4:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert’s wrestling team had a good showing in Greene County on Saturday, Van Wert’s girls’ basketball team traveled to nearby Delphos and Lincolnview’s boys’ and girls’ basketball teams were in action. Wrestling Cougars finish third at Bellbrook BELLBROOK — Van Wert brought home an individual champion, a pair of runner-up […]
POSTED: 01/06/20 at 4:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor The Monday Mailbag is back and this week’s topics include wrestling numbers, thoughts on Ohio State vs. Clemson, basketball strategy and the Haslams/Cleveland Browns. Q: I don’t know if this is even a problem, but I’ve seen dual meet wrestling results with as many as nine forfeits (out of 14 weight […]
POSTED: 01/06/20 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information CELINA — Van Wert’s swim teams traveled to the Auglaize Mercer Counties Family YMCA in Celina for the annual Wapak/Celina Lions Invitational involving 15 teams, including 6 WBL schools. The boys took fifth place, while the girls finished 11th. Wapakoneta took first place for the boys and Ottawa-Glandorf as the girls champion, with […]
POSTED: 01/06/20 at 4:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are broadcast schedules for 99.7 WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM for the week of January 6. All games are broadcast live. WKSD Monday, January 6: Crestview at Continental (girls)Tuesday, January 7: Delphos St. John’s at Paulding (girls)Thursday, January 9: Antwerp at Wayne Trace Friday, January 10: Wayne Trace at Antwerp (girls)Saturday, […]
POSTED: 01/06/20 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Bernice I. Howard, 91, of Lima, passed away at 4:20 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born February 14, 1928, in Lima, the daughter of Elvie L. Sakemiller, who preceded her in death. She married John L. Howard on February 19, 1948, and he passed away April […]
POSTED: 01/05/20 at 11:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries