Peter Andrew “Pete” Thomas, 92, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 14, 2021, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born August 15,1928, in Van Wert, the son of Robert Abner Thomas and Laura Ellen (Murphy) Thomas, who both preceded him in death. On August 10, 1954, he […]
POSTED: 02/16/21 at 5:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Robert L. Stemen, 86, loving husband, father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, lost his battle with cancer on Monday, February 15, 2021, surrounded by his family at home in Van Wert. He was born November 23, 1934, in Van Wert, the son of Louise I. (Knodel) Stemen and Gaylord E. Stemen, who both preceded him […]
POSTED: 02/16/21 at 5:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The snowstorm that hit Van Wert County Monday and Tuesday resulted in 10-11 inches of new snow on top of the more than 8 inches of the white stuff received more than a week ago. Cold temps and windy conditions are expected to exacerbate the effects of the storm, with schools, several businesses, and offices […]
POSTED: 02/16/21 at 9:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Health Center for Urology, in partnership with Medtronic, will host a free virtual discussion on “Overactive Bladders” and their symptoms on Thursday, February 25. The virtual event will be presented by Scott Shie, MD, board certified urologist. Anyone suffering from uncontrollable bathroom urges, leading to frequent accidents and restless nights, […]
POSTED: 02/16/21 at 9:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports After leading the Lady Knights to an 18-3 (7-1 NWC) regular season, a Northwest Conference co-championship with Delphos Jefferson and the No. 1 overall seed at the Division IV Defiance district, Crestview girls’ basketball coach Mark Gregory has been named NWC Coach of the Year by his peers. In addition, two […]
POSTED: 02/16/21 at 6:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information DEFIANCE — Van Wert’s swim team traveled to Ayersville High School for the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II sectional tournament on Saturday. Jamie Burenga, Allie Etter, Octavius Tucker, Ian Rex, Gage Wannemacher, Jayden Welker, Travis Francis, Tyra McClain and Gracie Mull earned qualifying times to compete in the district tournament. Girls […]
POSTED: 02/16/21 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor The latest edition of Random Thoughts centers around Van Wert basketball, league and conference championship races and tournament time for girls’ basketball teams and Van Wert bowlers. Kardiac Kids The 1980 Cleveland Browns were coined as the Kardiac Kids because many of their games went right down to the wire. We’re […]
POSTED: 02/16/21 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information NWOHIO Basketball Club will have tryouts in early March. Northwest Ohio Basketball Club is an AAU summer traveling basketball team that travels to various NCAA sanctioned tournaments. The club has had over 20 years of success in winning tournaments. Tryouts boys in grades 4-8 will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March […]
POSTED: 02/16/21 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Registration is open for the AYBT Shooting Stars Invitational, March 6 and 7 in Van Wert. Teams are guaranteed four games for just $195. It’s open to any boys or girls teams in grades four, five or six. School teams and All Stars are welcome and awards will go to the top two teams. […]
POSTED: 02/16/21 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are this week’s high school basketball broadcast schedules for 99.7 WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games will air live. The schedules include boys regular season games and girls sectional tournament games. Schedules are subject to change due to weather and/or COVID-19. WKSD Tuesday, February 16 – Paulding at Hicksville (boys) […]
POSTED: 02/16/21 at 4:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports