Jared Greg Feasby, 41, of Van Wert, passed away at 2:13 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 2021, shortly after arrival at Van Wert Health. He was born May 18, 1979, in Van Wert, to Stephen G. and Joann K. (Poling) Feasby, who survive in Convoy. He married Carie A. (Ricker) Feasby on August 1, 1998, and […]
POSTED: 05/10/21 at 3:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
First United Methodist Church, 113 W. Central Ave., recently collected items for Pregnancy Life Center. The month of April was set aside as Baby Shower month. Items collected include five crib sheets, 13 receiving blankets, seven bottles of baby lotion, five bottles of baby sunscreen, four packages of pull-ups, eight cases of diapers, 17 packages […]
POSTED: 05/10/21 at 7:02 am. FILED UNDER: Church, Lifestyles
Staff and submitted information Love INC of Van Wert County is partnering with Community Relief, a non-profit organization in Lima, to bring Ignite Van Wert to the community August 5-7. Ignite is a three-day local missions event where home repair and construction projects are tackled by volunteers from the collective Body of Christ in Van […]
POSTED: 05/10/21 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information CONVOY — Area residents will be traveling to Convoy for the village-wide garage sales this coming weekend, May 14-15, which are being held throughout the community and surrounding area. The event is sponsored by the Convoy Business Association. Lots of treasures can be found around town, with something for everyone. Watch […]
POSTED: 05/10/21 at 6:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information COLUMBUS — Neighbors across the country will soon have an exciting opportunity to help change their communities for the better through State Farm Neighborhood Assist®. The program awards $25,000 grants to 40 nonprofit organizations to help fund neighborhood improvement projects. According to a recent State Farm research study, one-quarter of respondents say […]
POSTED: 05/10/21 at 6:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1 reports the following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Van Wert County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. U.S. 127, between the city of Van Wert and the Paulding County line, will have lane restrictions for berming operations. Ohio […]
POSTED: 05/10/21 at 6:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert’s strong track season continued at the Ada Invitational, Lincolnview’s baseball team fell to Parkway, Van Wert’s softball team dropped two to St. Henry and the Cougar tennis team completed play at the WBL tournament on Saturday. Track ADA — Van Wert’s fine track and field season continued at Ada […]
POSTED: 05/10/21 at 3:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert High School senior Kirsten Dunning recently signed a letter of intent to run cross country and track at Ohio Christian University in Circleville. Dunning was a four-year member of the Van Wert cross country team and was a four-year Scholar Athlete award winner and a three-year varsity letter winner. She was a two-time […]
POSTED: 05/10/21 at 3:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag features a comment about Van Wert’s baseball team, dues charged by the OHSAA, a football playoff question and sports betting in Ohio. C: I just want to send a shout out to the Van Wert Cougars baseball team. What an exciting season it’s been with a lot […]
POSTED: 05/10/21 at 3:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Staff and submitted information Gordon Law Office announces the hiring of Terry Simson as an attorney in the office. Simson, a 2009 graduate of Van Wert High School, earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in international affairs from Eastern Michigan University and her law degree from Ohio Northern University’s Pettit College of Law. She was […]
POSTED: 05/08/21 at 12:43 am. FILED UNDER: Business