VW independent/submitted information Director Doug Grooms will be holding auditions for Disney’s The Lion King Jr. by appointment on Monday, November 29 and Tuesday, November 30 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Van Wert Civic Theatre at 118 S. Race Street. Youths ages 5-18 interested in auditioning must complete an online form and select an […]
POSTED: 11/13/21 at 2:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor NAPOLEON — As they’ve done so often this season, the Van Wert Cougars set the tone early in the game. No. 3 seed Van Wert took a 14-0 lead by scoring twice in the opening quarter and the Cougars went on to enjoy a 48-14 win over second-seeded Clyde in the Division […]
POSTED: 11/13/21 at 1:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
David G. Cross Sr., 71, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s. He was born on November 23, 1949, to William and Phyllis (Baird) Cross and they both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Marlene Armentrout on October 14, 1980. She survives in Delphos. David […]
POSTED: 11/13/21 at 1:04 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Lawrence Woodrow “Larry” Remagen, 100, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021, following a brief stay in “Heroes Haven” at the Veteran’s Health System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born July 27, 1921, in York Township in Van Wert County to Henry Glen and Carrie Mae (Bogard) Remagen. Larry served […]
POSTED: 11/13/21 at 12:59 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Max J. Frye, 87, of Van Wert passed away at 7:55 p.m. Thursday, November 11, 2021, at VanCrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. He was born on January 21, 1934, in Willshire, the son of Clair “Pete” Frye and Edith Evelyn (Fowler) Frye, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Marilyn […]
POSTED: 11/12/21 at 2:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Golda M. Baker, 86, of Carey, formerly of Van Wert, passed away at 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Wyandot Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 24, 1935, in Manchester, Tennesee, to Ezra and Rachael (Lafever) Trail, who both preceded her in death. Golda was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church […]
POSTED: 11/12/21 at 10:40 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The 2021 Northwest Conference Volleyball Player of the Year will head north to continue her academic and athletic careers. Lincolnview outside hitter Kendall Bollenbacher has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Spring Arbor University, an NAIA Division I school in Spring Arbor, Michigan. The Cougars just finished their season […]
POSTED: 11/12/21 at 4:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Live announces the rare opportunity of experiencing three of the biggest female artists in country music on stage together performing an intimate night of acoustic music. H.G. Violet Equipment presents Chicks With Hits featuring Terri Clark, Pam Tillis, and Suzy Bogguss at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10. Tickets are on […]
POSTED: 11/12/21 at 4:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted infomation Van Wert Municipal Court has announced that Courts Assisting Military Offenders (CAMO Court) has been awarded a $75.000 grant from the Ohio Mental Health & Addiction Services. The grant, which comes from the specialized docket subsidy project fund, may be used for behavioral health treatment services, medication of opioid use disorder […]
POSTED: 11/12/21 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Middle Point Lions Club has selected local winners in the 2021-2022 Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest, with the theme “We Are All Connected.” Lincolnview sixth grader Roary Collins (right) is the club’s first place winner. Her poster moves on to judging at the Ohio Lions regional level. Second place winner is Pacey Early […]
POSTED: 11/12/21 at 4:43 am. FILED UNDER: News