Van Wert independent sports ADA — Lincolnview fell behind early and never recovered in a 74-54 loss to Ada on Friday. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 24-8 first quarter lead, then stretched it to 45-22 at halftime. The Lancers trailed 58-41 after three quarters. Jake Bowersock led Lincolnview with 21 points, Collin Overholt had […]
POSTED: 02/15/20 at 12:17 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are final scores of Friday night’s Western Buckeye League, Northwest Conference, Green Meadows Conference, Midwest Athletic Conference and Putnam County League games, plus a game that saw Lima Sr. score 122 points. WBL Van Wert 72 Bath 59Ottawa-Glandorf 72 Kenton 28Shawnee 81 Elida 41St. Marys Memorial 54 Celina 37Wapakoneta 42 […]
POSTED: 02/14/20 at 10:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Margaret C. Baker, 92, of St. Marys, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. She was born August 31, 1927, in Mercer County, the daughter of Lewis and Bertha (Parker) Merkle, who both preceded her in death. On April 15, 1951, she married Lloyd Charles Baker, who […]
POSTED: 02/14/20 at 9:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Eddy D. Miller, 73, of Middle Point, passed away at 9:51 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born July 20, 1946, in Van Wert County, the son of Karl Miller and Olive (Stemen) Miller Lay, who both preceded him in death. On February 11, 1968, he married the former Lynn […]
POSTED: 02/14/20 at 5:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information WOHW-LD is now broadcasting from its transmission site located on North Wall Street in Van Wert. The translator station simulcasts WTLW, Channel 44, in Lima and its sister station, WOSN, a regional sports network. The channels display on television tuners as 44.1 and 44.2. According to WTLW General Manager Kevin Bowers, many […]
POSTED: 02/14/20 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Van Wert County got the largest snowfall of the year overnight Wednesday, with County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy noting that Van Wert city received 4 inches and Convoy 3½ inches of the white stuff. Friday’s temperatures will be frigid as a shot of Arctic air moves into to the area. McCoy said to expect […]
POSTED: 02/14/20 at 8:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced details of a new bill that will strengthen Ohio’s laws regarding the use of wireless devices, including smartphones, while driving. The new Hands-Free Ohio bill is sponsored by State Senators Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard) and Sean J. O’Brien (D-Bazetta). “The use of wireless devices while driving […]
POSTED: 02/14/20 at 8:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Early Childhood Center recently received a $200 grant from The Ohio Federation of Teachers that allowed them to purchase books through First Books, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to get books into children’s hands. Van Wert Federation of Teachers President Jeff Hood contacted Jen Arend, VWECC literacy coach, when he heard of […]
POSTED: 02/14/20 at 8:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information GriefShare, a seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone they love, will be starting its 17th session on March 3. The session will run through May 26. The meetings are held from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Community Health Professionals building, 1159 Westwood Drive in Van Wert. The […]
POSTED: 02/14/20 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
On Sunday, February 23, Jim Brickman and Melissa Manchester will perform an “Evening of Love Songs” at the Niswonger. It will be a memorable evening in Van Wert from two music industry powerhouses who know a thing or two about the artistry of a love song. The evening is a perfect combination of talent as […]
POSTED: 02/14/20 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: News