VW independent/submitted information The National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC) recently selected Jim Tomlinson, a driver for Store and Haul Inc. of Van Wert, as one of this year’s team of “drivers of the year.” “As a recipient of his prestigious award, Mr. Jim Tomlinson joins a very elite group that represent the very […]
POSTED: 02/02/21 at 10:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
Van Wert independent sports LIMA — Van Wert’s girls’ bowling team completed the Western Buckeye League regular season 9-1 (8-0 WBL) by defeating Elida 2655-2041 at Westgate Lanes in Lima on Monday. After the Cougars set three new records in their match last week, the girls came back to break their own team traditional game record […]
POSTED: 02/02/21 at 10:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Frank “Mack” McGannon Jr., 93, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. He was born April 21, 1927, in Deputy, Indiana, the son of Frank and Clara M. (Inness) McGannon Sr., who both preceded him in death. On December 17, 1947, he married the former Pauline I. “Polly” […]
POSTED: 02/02/21 at 1:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information MIDDLE POINT — On Tuesday morning, the Van Wert County Emergency Response Team (CERT) was dispatched to assist the Middle Point Fire department for a house fire. CERT and Salvation Army are teaming up to raise support for the family. After meeting with the family, it is determined that the following donations […]
POSTED: 02/02/21 at 10:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports/submitted information NAPOLEON — Van Wert’s boys’ swim team placed fifth and the girls’ team finished seventh at the annual Western Buckeye League championship held in Napoleon on Saturday. Wapakoneta claimed the boys’ championship and Ottawa-Glandorf took the girls’ title. St. Marys Memorial took runner-up for the boys and Wapakoneta finished as the […]
POSTED: 02/02/21 at 4:59 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert hung with Bryan, but the Golden Bears scored the final six points of the game to win Monday’s non-conference girls’ basketball game 50-44. The game was tied 44-44 with just over 90 seconds left, but Bryan (14-3) used free throws late in the quarter to secure the win. Van […]
POSTED: 02/02/21 at 4:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s edition of Random Thoughts includes predictions of Division II and IV sectional tournament pairings, Ohio State basketball, a big NFL trade and a Super Bowl prediction. Division II Spencerville district Boys sectional/district pairings will be set this Sunday throughout Ohio. While Shawnee dropped from the top spot in this […]
POSTED: 02/02/21 at 4:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are this week’s high school basketball broadcast schedules for 99.7FM WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games are live and games are subject to change due to COVID-19. Tuesday, February 2 WKSD – Continental at Wayne Trace (girls) WERT – Delphos St. John’s at Van Wert Thursday, February 4 WKSD – […]
POSTED: 02/02/21 at 4:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted on Monday unveiled their Executive Budget for Fiscal Years 2022 to 2023, which includes an aggressive plan to spur Ohio’s continued recovery by investing in communities, people, and businesses. Through the Investing In Ohio Initiative, the Executive Budget launches a strategic […]
POSTED: 02/01/21 at 11:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information YMCA Camp Clay and the YMCA of Van Wert County are grateful to Sarah Sheets and the staff of The Well Nutrition for their donation to the organizations’ new “Send a Kid to Camp” scholarship fund. The YMCA appreciates The Well’s support. YMCA Camp Clay offers 10 weeks of summer day camps, which begin […]
POSTED: 02/01/21 at 11:31 pm. FILED UNDER: News