VW independent/submitted information CONVOY – In recognition of a commitment to quality and an ongoing dedication to the learning and development of children, Crestview Early Childhood Center has received a Five-Star Step Up To Quality award from the State of Ohio. Step Up To Quality is Ohio’s rating system for learning and development programs. Participating […]
POSTED: 07/14/21 at 8:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer Van Wert City Council has taken another step toward placing a charter government issue on the November 2 general election ballot. During Monday night’s meeting, council members voted 6-1 to approve an tordinance seeking voter approval to form a charter commission. First Ward Councilman Jeff Agler was the lone no vote. “This […]
POSTED: 07/14/21 at 7:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Clark A. Davies, 59, passed away at his home at 8:24 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. He was born November 28, 1961 in Van Wert County to Dale G. (Marcia) Davies and the late Mary Louise Davies. He was married to Lorelei L. (Lori) Davies July 9, 1983. Clark […]
POSTED: 07/14/21 at 7:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Barbara L. Hyre, 80, of Spencerville (Indiana) passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born July 13, 1941, in Leo, Indiana, the daughter of Harold and Leora Wertman, who both preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, David E. Hyre of Spencerville, Indiana; two daughters, Lisa (Larry) […]
POSTED: 07/14/21 at 7:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Duane A. “Corky” Poling, 88, of Convoy passed away at 12:25 a.m., Saturday, July 10, at the Gardens of Paulding. He was born on March 22, 1933, in Van Wert, the son of the late Doyle H. and Orah Lucille (Clark) Poling. On July 29, 1951, he married the former Joyce Adele Friedly who also […]
POSTED: 07/14/21 at 7:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Jeffery M. Young, 61, of Van Wert, died at 11:55 a.m. Monday, July 5, 2021, at Mercy Health in Lima. He was born February 8, 1960 in Van Wert the son of the late Ervin N. and M. Jane (Tomlinson) Young. He is survived by his daughter Madison J. Young and his former spouse Kari […]
POSTED: 07/14/21 at 7:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Monday Mailbag is back and this week’s edition features questions about Western Buckeye League football title chase, the addition of Leipsic to the Northwest Conference, the Cleveland Browns and a comment about the NBA Finals. Q: I’m just curious – who are you picking to win the WBL football title this year? It has […]
POSTED: 07/14/21 at 6:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Back to our regularly scheduled programming! Thanks to all who came out and supported the Wassenberg Art Center and Main Street Van Wert at Town Creek Live Saturday! We also wish to thank our hardworking staff and their families for their hard work and patience. Another thank you to our selfless volunteers who gave up […]
POSTED: 07/13/21 at 9:10 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Hundreds of rubber ducks were dropped into Town Creek for the Duck Derby, a key part of Saturday’s Town Creek Live. The ducks slowly sailed from the area near the Wassenberg Arts Center to the finish line, which was behind Brumback Library and the YMCA. The winning ducks belonged to Jason Haggerty ($1,000), Lisa Haggerty […]
POSTED: 07/13/21 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: News