Independent staff and submitted information The 2021 Day of Caring events are underway! On Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and 19, United Way will be having its “Stuff the Truck” event at the Van Wert Walmart,from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. New this year, United Way will also be having a “Fill a […]
POSTED: 09/13/21 at 10:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Glen Lowell Poling, 97, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021, at his residence. He was born August 15, 1924, in Convoy, the son of Ralph Floyd Poling and Elizabeth Geraldine (Paxson) Poling, who both preceded him in death. On March 6, 1947, he married the former Bette June Norbeck in Delphos. Survivors include a son, […]
POSTED: 09/13/21 at 1:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag features questions about COVID-19 and the current high school football season, Wapakoneta’s game plan, Van Wert’s past vs. present, and complaints about Ohio State’s defense and head coach Ryan Day. Q: Is the high school football season in danger of being canceled? It seems like more and […]
POSTED: 09/13/21 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Crestview and Van Wert’s cross country teams made the trek to Seneca County on Saturday to compete in a pair of different events. Stars, Stripes and Lights ATTICA — With three runners in the top nine, Van Wert finished as the runner-up to Woodridge at Seneca East’s Stars, Stripes and Lights […]
POSTED: 09/13/21 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports NAPOLEON — Wins at second and third singles and second doubles allowed Van Wert to escape with a 3-2 against Napoleon on Saturday. Mandy Burenga picked up a 6-0, 6-0 win over Alexa Saneholt at second singles, while Maria Ramos defeated Kyrah Rodriguez 6-4, 6-2 at third singles. In addition, Ashlyn […]
POSTED: 09/13/21 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are this weekend’s high school and college football broadcast schedules for 99.7 WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. Games will air live and are subject to change due to COVID-19. WKSD Friday — Delphos Jefferson at Crestview, 6:30 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff. Saturday — Tulsa at Ohio State, 2 p.m. pregame, […]
POSTED: 09/13/21 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Flags were flying and motors were running as local citizens signaled their patriotism and remembered the September 11, 2001, terrorist acts that killed nearly 3,000 people, during Saturday’s Freedom Cruise in downtown Van Wert. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/12/21 at 10:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information The Van Wert County Board of Developmental Disabilities (VWCBDD) honors direct support providers (DSPs) serving Van Wert County for the work they do to support people with disabilities. The week of September 12-18 is National Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition week. “We are celebrating their hearts and the work they do to […]
POSTED: 09/12/21 at 10:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Shown are Van Wert County Junior Fair Rabbit Show winners (from the left) Grand Champion Ethan Lugabihl With his Californian, Judge Platt, Carson Lape with the Reserve Champion Dutch, Evelyn Lamb with her third place New Zealand, Judge Carr, and Peyton Evans with his fourth pace Mini Lop (all results can be found here). photo provided
POSTED: 09/12/21 at 10:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
Ryan Eugene Feasel, 50, of Bryan, passed away at 8:51 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 1, 1971, in Van Wert, the son of Dan and Toby Feasel. Ryan graduated from Wright State University and worked for the public school system as a teacher until […]
POSTED: 09/12/21 at 5:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries