Charles Wayne Sheets, 58, of Woodburn, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Charles grew up in San Pierre, Indiana, and graduated from North Judson High School; additionally, he graduated from ITT with an associate’s degree in electrical engineering and then graduated from Ivy Tech with an associate’s degree in Computer Science Technology. Charles […]
POSTED: 01/19/21 at 2:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor The latest edition of Random Thoughts centers around a record setting night, Lincolnview boys’ basketball, Division IV hoops, the Cleveland Browns and expanding the College Football Playoff. Long distance One night after losing to Lincolnview 65-58, the Bluffton Pirates put on quite a show from beyond the three point arc. The […]
POSTED: 01/19/21 at 4:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports DEFIANCE — Wrestlers from Van Wert and Lincolnview competed in the Ayersville Duals on Saturday. The hosts finished first among six teams, while Evergreen finished second. Van Wert was third, followed by Paulding, Lincolnview and Patrick Henry. Van Wert and Lincolnview results are listed below. Van Wert Van Wert 60 Paulding […]
POSTED: 01/19/21 at 4:51 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. Schedules are subject to change due to COVID-19. WKSD Tuesday, January 19: Ottoville at Crestview Thursday, January 21: Ayersville at Antwerp (girls) Friday, January 22: Delphos Jefferson at Paulding Saturday, January […]
POSTED: 01/19/21 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information The YMCA has announced that YMCA Camp Clay has begun registering youths for its 2021 Summer Day Camp programs. YMCA Camp Clay will be hosting 10 weeks of summer day camps, beginning Monday, June 7, and running until Monday, August 9. The summer day camps are available to youths ages 6-14 years […]
POSTED: 01/19/21 at 12:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Central Insurance Companies has announced applications are now available for the scholarship program of the company’s Educational and Charitable Foundation. This scholarship program was developed to reward and support graduates seeking careers in the property and casualty insurance industry. Central has provided financial security, protection, and peace of mind to policyholders for […]
POSTED: 01/19/21 at 12:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Historic Main Street Van Wert announced the results of its 2021 Board of Director elections. The organization, founded in 2006, has a mission to stimulate growth and development in Historic Downtown Van Wert. The 2021 executive committee will be President Nick Boley, Vice President Quincy Thompson, Secretary Dennis Cummings, and Andrew Bashore, […]
POSTED: 01/19/21 at 12:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Fitzhugh “Fitz” Crawford, 77, of Van Wert, went home with the Lord on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Fitz was born March 22, 1943, in his beloved Pineville, Kentucky, to Caleb “Chalk” and Effie Crawford, who both preceded him in death. He will always be remembered for his love of family, first and foremost, and Fitz […]
POSTED: 01/18/21 at 8:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Mary Evelyn Tierney, 91, of Van Wert, passed away at 5:08 a.m. Monday, January 18, 2021, at Van Wert Manor. She was born March 2, 1929, in Van Wert, the daughter of Ray Bates Sr. and Jennie E. (Potts) Bates, who both preceded her in death. On January 28, 1950, she married James Arthur Tierney, […]
POSTED: 01/18/21 at 6:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information The local United Way agency has received a state grant to help it with a Martin Luther King Jr. Day project here in Van Wert. ServeOhio, the Governor-appointed commission on service and volunteerism, announced grant awards to support 10 local Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service projects occurring Monday, January 18. […]
POSTED: 01/18/21 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: News