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
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert’s baseball team improved to 6-1 on Monday, while Crestview’s softball team outscored Kenton and Lincolnview lost a heartbreaker to Coldwater. Baseball Van Wert 6 Parkway 3 Jacob Place went 4-for-4 at the plate to help Van Wert to a 6-3 win over visiting Parkway on Monday. Two of Van […]
POSTED: 04/06/21 at 4:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s edition of Random Thoughts centers around a wild high school baseball game, an All-Ohioan from Van Wert County, UCLA-Gonzaga and a too late tipoff time. Wild game In case you missed it, Van Wert’s baseball team defeated Bryan 25-22 in the second game of a doubleheader on Saturday. To […]
POSTED: 04/06/21 at 4:00 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Staff and submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently installed its officers for the 2021-2022 lodge year. Shane M. Mills was installed as the new exalted ruler — the top position in the Van Wert Lodge. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks are known for their promotion of […]
POSTED: 04/05/21 at 10:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Staff and submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine provided the following updates Monday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Condensed health orderGovernor DeWine announced Monday that the Ohio Department of Health will issue a simplified health order that streamlines previous orders into a single order that underscores the most important tenets of […]
POSTED: 04/05/21 at 10:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The YWCA of Van Wert County is a community partner with Van Wert Middle School Cougar Leaders. This year, the YW has started a new initiative at the middle school level to bring attention to various awareness months the YWCA recognizes as pertaining to its mission. April is Stand Against Racism Month. Shown are the […]
POSTED: 04/05/21 at 10:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information Van Wert City Schools recently released its 2020-2021 Quality Profile, designed to be an at-a-glance summary of the outstanding educational experience VWCS offers. As a district, VWCS prides itself on the scope of academic offerings and extracurricular activities available to students. The profile also includes figures from the Class of 2020, […]
POSTED: 04/05/21 at 10:30 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS — Crestview High School senior Kalen Etzler has been named Division IV First Team All-Ohio by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. The 6-8 Ohio State signee averaged 19.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game to help lead the Knights to an 18-6 record and a sectional championship. Etzler was one […]
POSTED: 04/05/21 at 9:11 am. FILED UNDER: Sports