Wee Care Learning Center recently completed its 2020 United Way campaign. As a local United Way agency, Wee Care uses its allocations to help families experiencing financial difficulty, unexpected medical costs, or other family hardships. The support Wee Care receives helps families remain successfully employed or complete their educational goals while providing their children with […]
POSTED: 01/18/21 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information A Zumba fundraiser has been announced for Haven of Hope in Van Wert that is coming up this Sunday, January 24, from 1:30-3 p.m. A Zumba Gold Master Class called “ZINS for a Brighter Future” will be held online via Zoom to benefit various charities that serve kids and families. It is […]
POSTED: 01/18/21 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — To help Ohio farmers and agribusinesses finance the up-front costs of this year’s growing season, Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague has opened the 2021 Ag-LINK application period. The application period will remain open through March 19. “A thriving agriculture sector is a critical component of our state’s overall prosperity, and I’m committed […]
POSTED: 01/18/21 at 8:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Call it what you want – a complete four quarters, a total team effort, answering the bell, or perhaps all three. Regardless, the Cougars put it all together to post a 55-45 victory over Bryan at the Cougar’s Den on Saturday. It was the first home game since December 18, the […]
POSTED: 01/18/21 at 4:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor A late scoring run was the difference in Saturday’s game between two state-ranked teams – current Division IV No. 1 Antwerp and No. 12 Lincolnview. The Archers, who trailed by two late in the third quarter went on to outscore the Lancers 14-7 and won the highly anticipated matchup 52-47 at […]
POSTED: 01/18/21 at 4:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Saturday was a rough day for Crestview’s basketball teams, as the Lady Knights and the Knights both lost on the road. Fort Recovery 57 Crestview 47 (girls) FORT RECOVERY — Cali Gregory hit six triples and scored 18 points, but the girls’ team fell to Fort Recovery 57-47, ending Crestview’s nine-game […]
POSTED: 01/18/21 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s edition of the Monday Mailbag features questions about a high school shot clock, Division IV boys’ basketball, basketball tournament draws, Urban Meyer and Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski. Q: There have been a lot of low scoring basketball games around the area which begs the question again – why […]
POSTED: 01/18/21 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are final scores of area boys’ high school basketball games played on Saturday, January 16. PCL Columbus Grove 52 Kalida 30 Non-conference Antwerp 52 Lincolnview 47Ayersville 48 Paulding 43Bluffton 101 Cory-Rawson 46Botkins 84 Bath 55Defiance 55 Fairview 53 (OT)Delphos St. John’s 44 Upper Scioto Valley 34Edgerton 52 Montpelier 36Fayette 55 […]
POSTED: 01/16/21 at 10:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lois M. Steenrod-Croson, 84, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was a resident of Englewood, Florida. She was born August 13, 1936, in Van Wert, the daughter of W. Dale & Carrie (Leslie) Schaffer, who both preceded her in death. On July 29, 1972, Lois married Robert Steenrod of Jackson Center, and he […]
POSTED: 01/16/21 at 7:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Opal Mae Shoop, 87, of Van Wert, a beautiful person inside and out, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Meadows of Delphos. She was born November 1, 1933, in Ironton, the daughter of Fred and Stella (Kelly) Sheets, who both preceded her in death. She married John Shoop, who survives. Together, […]
POSTED: 01/16/21 at 12:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries