VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation serves as a philanthropic vehicle for individuals, corporations, and organizations by administering grants to charitable organizations. Together, these philanthropic entities create a well-resourced and thriving quality of life for the community. This grant cycle culminates one year after the release of the updated application process and program. […]
POSTED: 04/01/21 at 7:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Historic Main Street Van Wert announces a new Hidden Spaces Downtown Building Tour, to be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 7. Tickets are $10 per person. Don’t miss an evening of touring Van Wert’s beautiful downtown and learning what is to come. This is an exciting opportunity to see other spaces […]
POSTED: 04/01/21 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Parks & Recreation Department announces the annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place this Saturday, April 3, at 10 a.m., weather permitting. If weather becomes an issue, a drive-thru event will take place instead. The hunt will occur at the Smiley Park baseball diamonds starting at 10 Saturday morning. […]
POSTED: 04/01/21 at 7:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Middle Point Lions Club is holding a barbecued chicken dinner on Sunday, April 25. The dinner is carryout only and tickets must be purchased in advance to guarantee a dinner. Tickets are $9 per dinner, with meals served from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and can be picked […]
POSTED: 04/01/21 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
Get your bid on! Our online Auction at the Wass event launched on March 19 and runs through April 30; lots of time to shop for Mother’s Day or for you. You can score up to a three-day stay at your choice of tree houses at Dwellbox, located near beautiful New Philadelphia. Choose from four […]
POSTED: 04/01/21 at 6:56 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
John Michael Knippen, 70, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021, at his residence in Frostproof, Florida. Arrangements are pending at Weber Funeral Home in Delphos.
POSTED: 04/01/21 at 6:26 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor On a cold and brisk afternoon for baseball, Owen Treece struck out nine batters and Van Wert took full advantage of six Lincolnview errors in a five inning 15-0 rout of the Lancers on Wednesday. It was the home opener for the Lancers (1-1), while Van Wert improved to 4-0 with […]
POSTED: 04/01/21 at 3:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Crestview 7 Delphos St. John’s 5 (baseball) CONVOY — In the season opener in Convoy, Crestview overcame a 3-1 deficit with five runs in the third inning and the Knights went on to defeat Delphos St. John’s 7-5 on Wednesday. Nick Helt hit a two-out bases loaded double in the third, […]
POSTED: 04/01/21 at 3:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert’s Lorynn German is caught in a rundown during Wednesday’s non-conference softball game against Lincolnview. The Lady Lancers overcame an early 3-0 deficit with three runs in the bottom of the third, one more in the fourth and four in the fifth to post an 11-3 win in the season opener for Lincolnview. Addysen […]
POSTED: 04/01/21 at 3:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Eggerrs Stadium will have play clocks in time for the 2021 football season, thanks to a generous donation of $4,000 from Mel and Arlene Hurless. Mel and Arlene, pictured with head football coach Kevin Recker, are longtime Cougar football fans who attend as many games as possible and Arlene is a retired Van Wert High […]
POSTED: 03/31/21 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports