VW independent/submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is urging consumers to remain alert to scammers posing as representatives from various federal government agencies, including the Postal Service, Social Security Administration and the Internal Revenue Service. Usually, these scammers will call or email unsuspecting people; use misrepresentations and threats; and demand immediate […]
POSTED: 03/03/20 at 2:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information All but one of Van Wert’s service stations is selling gasoline below the state average, as well as the national average. The lowest price on Monday was $2.13 a gallon at Murphy’s USA station in the Towne Center retail center, while the Lassus Handy Dandy BP station on North Washington and the […]
POSTED: 03/03/20 at 2:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information WILLSHIRE — The Willshire Lions Club will be holding its annual pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, March 14. The breakfast will be held from 6-11:00 a.m. at the Willshire American Legion post (State Street next to Willshire Home Furnishings). Donations will be accepted for the breakfast, with proceeds being used to assist […]
POSTED: 03/03/20 at 2:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — March 1-7 is National Consumer Protection Week. The Ohio Department of Aging and the Ohio Department of Commerce offer tips to older Ohioans and their families to help recognize the signs of scams and know how to avoid them. “When older adults are unexpectedly forced to manage the impacts of financial crimes […]
POSTED: 03/03/20 at 12:24 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Mary Ellen (Bartlett) Thomas was granted her angel wings on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving husband and family. Mary Ellen was born February 28, 1930, in Lima, the daughter of Ruth (Blooser) and Earl Bartlett, who both preceded her in death. A 1948 graduate of Van Wert […]
POSTED: 03/02/20 at 5:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Lincolnview Lancers varsity cheer team competed at the OASSA state cheer competition on Sunday and were crowned Division V State Champions. Members of the team include Izabel Donnelly, Haylie Adkins, Madison Coil, Jayde DuCheney, Madysen Glossett, Chloe Krendl, Makenna Mason, Jessie Reynolds, Kassidy Ringwald, Kacey Stewart, Brenna Case, Madison Case, Brook Hilleary, Bella Keller, […]
POSTED: 03/02/20 at 4:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information Wayne Trace, Kalida, Minster and Ottawa-Glandorf are the area’s four girls’ basketball teams to qualify for the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s regional tournaments. Ottawa-Glandorf (24-1) will face Millbury Lake (13-11) in the Division III regional semifinals at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday at Ohio Northern University. Minster will take on Toledo Christian […]
POSTED: 03/02/20 at 4:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert is sending two wrestlers and an alternate to the Division II districts, while Lincolnview has one alternate for the Division III district. The top four wrestlers in each sectional qualifed for the next level, with fifth place finishers tabbed as alternates. Division II DEFIANCE — Van Wert’s Gabe Steyer […]
POSTED: 03/02/20 at 4:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS — Van Wert’s Lorrie Decker finished tied for 28th at the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Division II State Bowling Tournament at Wayne Webb’s Columbus Bowl on Saturday. As a junior making her third consecutive state appearance, Decker rolled a 510 series with games of 125-195-190. Parker Smith of Circleville […]
POSTED: 03/02/20 at 4:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag includes questions about changing conferences, Paulding and the Green Meadows Conference, Northwest Conference expansion and a high school basketball shot clock. Q: Could you explain what all goes into a school’s decision to change conferences — and a conference’s decision to invite a particular school? Or, if […]
POSTED: 03/02/20 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports