Independent staff and submitted information The Marsh Foundation has hired Kevin Longstreth as a physical education teacher and intervention specialist. With the addition of the physical fitness area and gymnasium on campus, this is another opportunity to expand the opportunities for youths at The Marsh. Longstreth holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Bowling Green […]
POSTED: 09/21/21 at 9:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor DeWine on Tuesday provided an update on the increased impact that COVID-19 is having on Ohio’s younger populations and the stress that the surge of cases is having on hospitals statewide. “The bottom line is that we’re seeing our highest levels ever of hospitalizations among those under 50 years […]
POSTED: 09/21/21 at 2:46 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Anita Zuber, 45, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Van Wert Manor after battling metastatic melanoma. She was born January 8, 1976, in Paulding County, the daughter of Kenneth and Wanda (Carr) Zuber, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include a brother, Charles (Dawn) Zuber of Oviedo, Florida; one sister, Eileen Manken of […]
POSTED: 09/21/21 at 12:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
James Elmer Allen, 70, of Van Wert, died Sunday, September 19, 2021, at his residence. He was born May 5, 1951, in Van Wert County to James E. and Betty J. (Youtsey) Allen, who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Deanna K. Oechsle. Survivors include his brother-in-law, […]
POSTED: 09/21/21 at 10:32 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Duaine H. “Dewey” Karnes II, 76, of Lady Lake, Florida, and formerly of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away with his family by his side on Monday, September 20, 2021, at Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on July 26, 1945, in Edgerton, the son of Duaine H. and Sarah […]
POSTED: 09/21/21 at 10:31 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s edition of Random Thoughts centers around the halfway point of the high school football season, championship races, Van Wert vs. Ottawa-Glandorf, Van Wert’s state ranking, David vs. Goliath and Fox Sports. Halfway point With five games in the books we’ve reached the halfway point of high school football’s regular […]
POSTED: 09/21/21 at 4:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Volleyball Wayne Trace 3 Van Wert 0 HAVILAND — Wayne Trace swept Van Wert 25-20, 25-22, 25-15 on Monday. Carlee Young and Maria Bagley had 23 and 22 digs, while Finley Foster had 22 assists. Bailey, Jordanne Blythe and Kayla Krites each had six kills, while Sydnee Savage had five. Van […]
POSTED: 09/21/21 at 4:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer CONVOY — Some young fitness buffs paid a visit to the Crestview Local Board of Education meeting Monday night. Fourth-graders Mikeal Linton and Kinsley Schuette and fifth graders Emily Heth and Evan Heckler, along with Elementary Principal Jessica Schuette, explained to board members what the elementary Fitness Club is all about. “We […]
POSTED: 09/20/21 at 10:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information This year’s Day of Caring Food Drive is this Friday, September 24, and will be held at Vantage Career Center. Many local schools have already started taking food donations for this event, so parents should check with their students to see if their class is competing to bring in the most […]
POSTED: 09/20/21 at 10:18 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Jerry W. Thatcher, 80, of Convoy, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, September 19, 2021, at his residence. He was born December 31, 1940, in Van Wert, to Vincent and Gertrude Thatcher, who both preceded him in death. A 1960 graduate of Van Wert High School, Jerry went on to marry the love of his […]
POSTED: 09/20/21 at 11:41 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries