Submitted information CONVOY — Presale tickets for Friday’s Spencerville at Crestview varsity boys basketball game will be available Friday from 7:45 until 3 p.m. in the Crestview athletic office. Prices are $4 for students and $5 for adults. Tickets at the door will be $7.
POSTED: 02/19/20 at 10:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Bonnie Jean Leistner, of Celina, passed away at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana, on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at the age of 87. She was born February 17, 1933, in Berne, the daughter of John and Ida (Roth) Huser, who both preceded her in death. On July 28, 1951, she married Gordon Leistner, who passed away […]
POSTED: 02/19/20 at 6:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information As part of the “Young Country” movement of the early 1990s, Little Texas was responsible for shaking up the country music world with a new, energetic sound that fused the look and attitude of modern rock music with traditional country themes and styles, bringing a much-appreciated bolt of life into the genre. […]
POSTED: 02/19/20 at 2:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
Spring is right around the corner and students at Van Wert Elementary are inviting members of the community to celebrate their spring music programs with them. Second- and fourth-grade students will perform Monday, March 2. Second-graders plan to have a whale of a time performing their “Baby Beluga” set at 6:30 p.m., while fourth-graders will […]
POSTED: 02/19/20 at 2:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County and Niswonger Performing Arts Center are excited to work in partnership to bring “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (LEVAS) to Van Wert County for the second year in a row, starting at 10 a.m. Friday, February 28. Sixth-graders from all area schools have been invited to […]
POSTED: 02/19/20 at 2:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Braun Industries recently held it 2019-2020 campaign for the United Way of Van Wert County. The company and employees made donations in support of the local agencies funded by United Way. Employees worked together and gave generously and increased their donations from last year. Braun also participates in the Day of Caring, […]
POSTED: 02/19/20 at 2:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information SCOTT — Scott Lions Club will be hosting its annual Pancake & Sausage Day on Saturday, March 7, from 6 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Lions Club building in downtown Scott. The meal is “all you can eat” for donations only, with proceeds used for various local Lions Club projects.
POSTED: 02/19/20 at 2:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert and Lincolnview posted victories in their respective girls sectional semifinal basketball games on Tuesday, while the Van Wert Cougars dropped a regular season game to Lima Central Catholic. Van Wert 48 Shawnee 39 SPENCERVILLE — Freshman Sofi Houg scored 16 points to lead Van Wert to a 48-39 Division […]
POSTED: 02/18/20 at 10:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Shirley Jean Woodyard, 84, of Van Wert, passed away at 9:48 a.m. Monday, February 17, 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born March 23, 1935, in Van Wert, the daughter of Walton “Toots” Benford and Florence Amanda (Cross) Pisel, who both preceded her in death. Shirley was a beloved teacher at Lincolnview Local Schools, […]
POSTED: 02/18/20 at 4:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around congratulations and best wishes, 2019-2020 poll champions, boys basketball league and conference races,and the Cleveland Cavaliers and John Beilein. Congratulations Congratulations to Van Wert wrestler Gabe Steyer for winning his fourth Western Buckeye League championship on Saturday. It’s a rare feat and certainly one to […]
POSTED: 02/18/20 at 4:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports