Staff and submitted information The Van Wert County General Health District is urging local businesses and individuals to be aware of upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics being offered. All clinics are open, with no appointment needed. Those wanting to participate should bring their insurance card and a photo ID. Clinic dates, times, and locations are as […]
POSTED: 04/07/21 at 7:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information The City of Van Wert will begin its brush pick-up program for 2021 on Monday, May 3. City residents should have their brush out by 7 a.m. that day. Place the brush next to curb and do not place it near poles, trees, etc. City workers will not pick up: Limbs larger […]
POSTED: 04/07/21 at 7:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
The events are coming, the events are coming! Summer art camps, the annual June Art Exhibit, Town Creek Live, evening classes … they are coming and we can’t wait to see you all again. Our online auction fundraiser is still going through April 30, giving you lots of time to shop for Mother’s Day or […]
POSTED: 04/07/21 at 6:06 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Van Wert independent sports Baseball and softball teams from Van Wert, Crestview and Lincolnview were in action Tuesday. Below is a recap of the games. Baseball Van Wert 4 Bath 3 LIMA — Owen Treece scored on an error in the seventh inning to give Van Wert a 4-3 win over Bath in the Western […]
POSTED: 04/07/21 at 3:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports DEFIANCE — Bolstered by strong relay teams, Van Wert cruised to victory in the season opener, finishing first on the boys and girls side at the five-way meet at Defiance on Tuesday. The Cougars finished with 136 team points to easily outdistance Defiance (99), St. Marys Memorial (89), Kalida (22) and […]
POSTED: 04/07/21 at 3:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview finished first at Tuesday’s home tri-meet with Ottoville and Crestview. The Lancers collected 133.5 team points, followed by Ottoville (120.5) and Crestview (92). The Lady Lancers finished with 71.5 team points, followed by Ottoville (67) and Crestview (35.5). First place finishers for Lincolnview included Jackson Robinson (1600 meter run, 5:04.6); […]
POSTED: 04/07/21 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert suffered a 3-2 loss to Bath in the Western Buckeye League opener on Tuesday. The Cougars won both doubles matches, with Micah Rager and Kaden Rager posting a 6-0, 6-0 win over Will Miller and Harrison Abrams at first doubles, and the second doubles team of Ian Cowan and […]
POSTED: 04/07/21 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Danny Lee Thatcher, a lifelong farmer and resident of Middle Point, passed away at the age of 80 on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Danny was born April 21, 1940, to Floyd and Harriet (Hanby) Thatcher, who both preceded him in death. He graduated from Hoaglin Jackson High […]
POSTED: 04/06/21 at 1:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Ralph E. Evans, 85, of Ohio City, passed away Monday evening, April 5, 2021, at Van Wert Manor. He was born October 4, 1935, in Van Wert County, the son of Edward H. and Mary E. (Duvall) Evans, who both preceded him in death. He married Mary Janice (Ricketts) Evans on June 16, 1957, and […]
POSTED: 04/06/21 at 10:47 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS — The Division I and II boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Tuesday by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association and Van Wert senior guard Owen Treece was named All-Ohio Special Mention. The 5-11 Treece averaged 20.7 points per game for the Cougars and surpassed the 1,000 point mark during the […]
POSTED: 04/06/21 at 9:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports