Independent staff and submitted information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Chamber Coffee event at Wassenberg Art Center from 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, September 29. Stop in to enjoy coffee provided by Convoy Road Coffee Roasters and learn more about the Learn and Return Scholarship Program to be offered by the Van […]
POSTED: 09/22/21 at 2:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Eileen E. “Neen” DuCheney passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2021, in her home. She lived a blessed and joyful life for 99 years. Her prayers were the key to heaven, but her faith unlocked the door. Eileen was born May 3, 1922, to Lester and Oval (Geyer) Feasby, who both preceded her in death. She […]
POSTED: 09/22/21 at 12:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Mary Jane Watkins, 87, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday morning, September 22, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born September 17, 1934, in Elgin, to Delmar and Lucille (Thomas) Welker, who both preceded her in death. On February 22, 1997, she married Willis ‘Will’ Watkins, who passed away June 2, 2008. Mary […]
POSTED: 09/22/21 at 12:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor If the previous four matchups are any kind of indicator, Friday night’s game between No. 7 Van Wert and Ottawa-Glandorf should be an exciting one. In 2017 at Eggerss Stadium, the Cougars pulled out a 19-17 victory, then posted a 40-34 overtime win in 2018. The Titans returned the favor with […]
POSTED: 09/22/21 at 3:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor A unique challenge awaits Crestview Friday night in Bluffton. The Knights (4-1, 1-1 NWC) will go up against an old-school option attack that’s run by a fourth-year starter at quarterback who happens to be the Northwest Conference’s leading rusher. Through five games, Bluffton senior Nate Schaadt has amassed 874 yards rushing […]
POSTED: 09/22/21 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview’s Tristan Taylor slogs through heavy rain during Tuesday’s non-conference soccer match against Continental. The Pirates 6-0 and the match was called with 15 minutes left due to wet field conditions. The Lancers are scheduled to play at Van Wert at 11 a.m. Saturday. Photo courtesy of Hanna Young
POSTED: 09/22/21 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Volleyball Crestview 3 Columbus Grove 0 CONVOY — Adelyn Figley was 29-of-29 serving with seven aces and Crestview enjoyed a straight set sweep of Columbus Grove 25-17, 25-22, 25-13 on Tuesday. Cali Gregory was 12-of-12 with an ace and had 28 assists, while Laci McCoy had 13 kills and Myia Etzler […]
POSTED: 09/22/21 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Fourth graders from Crestview and Lincolnview Elementary Schools were taught a very important subject here in Van Wert County — agriculture — on Tuesday. With agriculture and its related businesses the largest employer in the county, Tuesday’s Cows and Plows event showcased the various facets of agriculture, from “Soil to Spoon”, which […]
POSTED: 09/21/21 at 11:17 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information Van Wert Forward announces the official inauguration of the restoration and preservation of core building assets in downtown Van Wert. The project is vision driven by The Van Wert County Foundation, along with the collective efforts of many other community partners. Planning efforts began in mid-2019 to preserve and restore […]
POSTED: 09/21/21 at 10:18 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information CHP Home Care & Hospice will host its “Beacon of Hope” dinner/auction at 6 p.m. Thursday, October 7, at the renovated Junior Fair Building on the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. The event features a meal, a silent auction, and a live auction hosted by auctioneer-emcee Bob Gamble. Local businesses are […]
POSTED: 09/21/21 at 10:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News