VW independent sports/submitted information LIMA — The Western Buckeye League has announced that the Shawnee Indians edged St. Marys Memorial to win the Western Buckeye League All-Sports Trophy for the second consecutive year. It was a very unique year as there were no spring sports played, meaning only fall and winter sports counted towards the […]
POSTED: 06/02/20 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Donald John Lippi, the infant son of Donald Evan and Jessica (Meggitt) Lippi of Van Wert, passed away shortly after his birth on May 27, 2020. Although his life was short, Donald’s life has left footprints on the hearts of his family. It is the smallest hearts that make the biggest difference in our lives. […]
POSTED: 06/01/20 at 2:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
POSTED: 06/01/20 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Editor’s note: This is one of a series on Paulding County history in commemoration of the county’s 200th birthday, and also the final article of several on the county’s forgotten railroad towns. KIM SUTTON/for the Van Wert independent PAULDING — All aboard as the history of Paulding County railroads and their forgotten towns is concluded. […]
POSTED: 06/01/20 at 7:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information LIMA — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Van Wert County next week, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1. All outlined work is weather permitting. Ohio 117, between Ohio 116 and Road T-8, will close June 1 for a culvert replacement. The work will be performed […]
POSTED: 06/01/20 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor After a week off for the Memorial Day holiday, the Monday Mailbag has returned and the latest edition features questions and a comment about conference changes, specifically, the Northwest Conference. C: I see you have addressed several Parkway to the NWC questions. I’ll provide my two cents. To be honest, the […]
POSTED: 06/01/20 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports