Van Wert independent news and submitted information For years, the Marsh Foundation’s clinical and counseling department has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). They have now received their first accreditation for their residential services division. Kim Mullins, Executive Director of Child and Family Services at the Marsh Foundation, views the […]
POSTED: 10/19/21 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lots of Laughs… Are you ready for some laughs? Hey, hey, hey, it’s Etta May and Clean Comedy this Saturday! The Niswonger will open the doors at 6:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show. Make it a night to remember in Van Wert with four comedians in one night from just $25. Working hard all […]
POSTED: 10/18/21 at 2:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Mary Louise (King) Stemen, 92, of Ohio City passed away peacefully at 8:55 a.m. Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the Meadows of Delphos. She was born November 28, 1928 to Verna L. (Clouse) and Willis King in Ohio City, Ohio. Survivors include her husband of 73 years, Raymond “Boz” Stemen; four children, Leslie Elaine (John) […]
POSTED: 10/18/21 at 12:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Sharon A. Osting, 72, of rural Van Wert passed away Friday evening, October 15, 2021 at the James Cancer Center in Columbus. She was born on August 27, 1949, in Van Wert the daughter of Helen (Harvey) Bowersock who survives in Van Wert and Lloyd Bowersock, who preceded her in death. On May 23, 1980, […]
POSTED: 10/18/21 at 10:15 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview won the Northwest Conference girls’ cross country championship and Crestview finished as the runner-up during Saturday’s meet in Van Wert. On the boys’ side, Lincolnview was the runner-up to Columbus Grove while the Knights finished fifth. Lincolnview’s Julia Stetler finished second overall with a time of 22:05 and three teammates […]
POSTED: 10/18/21 at 4:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert High School senior Hunter Sherer won the Western Buckeye League individual cross country championship at Kenton on Saturday. Sherer ran the course in 16:48.13 and helped the Cougars to a team runner-up finish behind Defiance. Gage Wannemacher finished eighth overall (17:30.40) and Drew Laudick placed 10th overall (17:38.63). Gage Springer (16th, 17:45.23) and […]
POSTED: 10/18/21 at 4:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Tyra McClain (left) and Kyra Welch (right) each earned First Team All-WBL) honors at the annual WBL meet in Kenton on Saturday. Welch led the Lady Cougars with a third place finish (20:05.42) and McClain finished 11th overall (21:36.07). Lexi Deitemeyer (22nd, 22:40.81), Alyssa Knittle (27th, 23:00.64) and Emma Dolan (39th, 24:06.27) rounded out the […]
POSTED: 10/18/21 at 4:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This week’s Monday Mailbag features questions about Van Wert and Crestview home playoff scenarios, plus home field advantage in high school football. Q: What is the most likely playoff scenario for Van Wert in terms of seeding and home games? Name withheld upon request A: Assuming the Cougars beat Bath on Friday […]
POSTED: 10/18/21 at 4:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports MILLER CITY — Lincolnview ended the 2020-2021 volleyball season with a 25-23, 13-25, 25-21, 25-20 win at Miller City on Saturday. The Lancers finished the regular season 16-5 and 7-1 in the Northwest Conference, and as tri-champions with Crestview and Leipsic. Lincolnview will host Wayne Trace or Perry in the Division […]
POSTED: 10/18/21 at 4:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The newest addition to the Marsh Foundation campus was officially unveiled to the public on Saturday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Marsh’s new fitness and dining facility and it was followed by an open house to showcase the impressive 15,000 square foot addition, which is seamlessly attached to the administration building. […]
POSTED: 10/18/21 at 4:00 am. FILED UNDER: News