First Financial Bank has completed its 2020-2021 United Way campaign. In addition to employee contributions, First Financial also makes a corporate donation to help lead the campaign. “First Financial has been a great partner in the Rivals United fundraiser and this year it is the $1,000 t-shirt design contest sponsor,” said United Way Executive Director […]
POSTED: 01/06/21 at 11:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Luella M. Garrett, 83, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:22 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Van Wert Health. She was born April 28, 1937, in Celina, the daughter of Carl and Evelyn (Norris) Hainline, who both preceded her in death. Luella was baptized in the Nazarene church and attended Good Shepherd Church of […]
POSTED: 01/06/21 at 11:22 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Patricia Ann Decker, 80, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away at 9:49 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2021, at home. She was born December 12, 1940, in Blue Diamond, Kentucky, the daughter of Franklin Olaf Williams and Ruby (Parker) McIntosh, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include her three children, Kevin (Lisa) Decker of Van […]
POSTED: 01/06/21 at 11:19 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports Girls basketball Crestview 48 Bluffton 19 CONVOY — Olivia Cunningham scored 24 points in three quarters and Crestview improved to 8-1 (2-1 NWC) with a 48-19 win over Bluffton on Tuesday. It was Crestview’s seventh consecutive victory. Six of Cunningham’s points came in the first quarter and Crestview led 12-6 at […]
POSTED: 01/06/21 at 4:22 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview’s NWC boys’ basketball game against Columbus Grove has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 26. The two teams were scheduled to meet this Friday but the game was postponed due to COVID-19 problems at Columbus Grove.
POSTED: 01/06/21 at 4:22 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff provided the following updates Tuesday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccination phasesGovernor DeWine today recapped Phases 1A and 1B of Ohio’s vaccine distribution plan. Because the availability of the […]
POSTED: 01/06/21 at 12:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is actively seeking applications for those interested in serving their community through volunteer work. Those interested in applying can do so at https://tinyurl.com/vwcertapp. CERT is an official emergency preparedness program of the Van Wert County Emergency Management Agency and specializes in volunteer response to emergencies and […]
POSTED: 01/06/21 at 12:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
Shultz Huber & Associates has completed its 2020 United Way campaign with an increase over last year’s contribution. The accounting firm’s generosity has been instrumental in serving United Way agencies in Van Wert County. Shultz Huber team members have participated in service projects and volunteers continue to serve on the board. United Way photo
POSTED: 01/06/21 at 12:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — There will be a K-9 demonstration at the Opera House in Convoy at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 17. This will be a public demonstration by Van Wert County Sheriff’s Deputy Tyler Mox and his K-9 partner, Ellie.
POSTED: 01/06/21 at 12:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The law office of Keister & Baker LLC announced that attorney Collette Carcione and her assistant, Kim Pollock, have joined the firm, effective January 1. In addition, Keri McClure was named a partner in the law firm. Carcione was first hired by longtime local attorney Don Johnson (who retired in 2013) as […]
POSTED: 01/05/21 at 5:22 am. FILED UNDER: Business