Van Wert independent sports Tennis Van Wert 4 Elida 1 The Lady Cougars improved to 4-4 in the Western Buckeye League with a 4-1 win over visiting Elida on Monday. At first singles, Grace Lott enjoyed a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Ava Long, while Natalie Benner defeated Kenzie Savill 6-2, 6-1 at second singles. Mandy […]
POSTED: 09/14/21 at 3:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police September 11, 10:10 p.m. — Sherry L. Ramsey, 45, of 307 N. Market St., was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued in Van Wert Municipal Court. September 8, 2:39 a.m. — Cari Ann W. McMichael, 22, of 104 Sibley St., was cited for possession of marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia after being discovered […]
POSTED: 09/14/21 at 1:17 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council prepared legislation to expand a Community Reinvestment Area in the Vision Park area and to amend downtown parking regulations, although neither ordinance is ready for passage without some further study and discussion. As part of his report to Council, Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming talked about the spec building […]
POSTED: 09/14/21 at 1:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information COLUMBUS — As the 2022 Medicare open enrollment period approaches, Governor Mike DeWine and Department of Insurance Director Judith L. French encourage Ohioans on Medicare to review their health insurance and prescription drug options. The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), a division of the Department of Insurance, is conducting […]
POSTED: 09/13/21 at 10:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information The Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District, in cooperation with Crestview Local, Lincolnview Local, St. Mary’s Parochial, and Van Wert City Schools, will present a daylong session for students to acquaint them with the primary industry in the county: agriculture. Cows and Plows 2021 will be held Tuesday, September […]
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Independent staff and submitted information The 2021 Day of Caring events are underway! On Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and 19, United Way will be having its “Stuff the Truck” event at the Van Wert Walmart,from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. New this year, United Way will also be having a “Fill a […]
POSTED: 09/13/21 at 10:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Glen Lowell Poling, 97, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021, at his residence. He was born August 15, 1924, in Convoy, the son of Ralph Floyd Poling and Elizabeth Geraldine (Paxson) Poling, who both preceded him in death. On March 6, 1947, he married the former Bette June Norbeck in Delphos. Survivors include a son, […]
POSTED: 09/13/21 at 1:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag features questions about COVID-19 and the current high school football season, Wapakoneta’s game plan, Van Wert’s past vs. present, and complaints about Ohio State’s defense and head coach Ryan Day. Q: Is the high school football season in danger of being canceled? It seems like more and […]
POSTED: 09/13/21 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Crestview and Van Wert’s cross country teams made the trek to Seneca County on Saturday to compete in a pair of different events. Stars, Stripes and Lights ATTICA — With three runners in the top nine, Van Wert finished as the runner-up to Woodridge at Seneca East’s Stars, Stripes and Lights […]
POSTED: 09/13/21 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports NAPOLEON — Wins at second and third singles and second doubles allowed Van Wert to escape with a 3-2 against Napoleon on Saturday. Mandy Burenga picked up a 6-0, 6-0 win over Alexa Saneholt at second singles, while Maria Ramos defeated Kyrah Rodriguez 6-4, 6-2 at third singles. In addition, Ashlyn […]
POSTED: 09/13/21 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports