Submitted information PAULDING — The John Paulding Historical Society will hold its annual membership meeting and election of directors at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 25, at the museum located across from the fairgrounds in Paulding. The program and meeting are free and open to the public. The program will feature guest speaker Bryce Steiner, who […]
POSTED: 02/18/24 at 10:48 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Isaac Van Wart Daughters of the American Revolution recently inducted new members (left to right): Cora Scharf, Rebecca Macki, Christal Etzkorn, and Mindy Wehner. Photo submitted
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VW independent staff/submitted information Are you happy with the direction America is going? The Van Wert Heartland Patriots tackled that question last Tuesday night. They hosted a Glenn Beck podcast entitled “Globalist Take-Over of America’s Economy is Nearly Complete.” The meeting opened with Dennis McCoy leading the Pledge of Allegiance, then Terry Reichard offered a […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor ADA — Crestview had one individual champion plus two top honors, while Lincolnview had an individual champion and a milestone accomplishment at the Northwest Conference wrestling tournament at Ada High School on Saturday. Crestview’s Gavin Grubb finished as the 126 pound champion, his second straight NWC title. Grubb finished the day 5-0 […]
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Lincolnview’s Cody Ricker celebrated a milestone achievement, 100 career wins. The junior, who wrestles at 144 pounds, reached the mark during Saturday’s NWC wrestling tournament at Ada High School. Ricker also finished second in his weight class. Photo submitted
POSTED: 02/18/24 at 10:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Swimming VW’s Houg to state BOWLING GREEN – Van Wert’s Sam Houg is state bound in the 100 yard freestyle and the 200 yard freestyle. Houg qualified by setting a new school record in the 100 yard event (48.56) and spanned 200 yards in 1:48.09. The state tournament will be held February […]
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VW independent sports Here are this week’s girls and boys high school basketball broadcast schedules for 99.7 WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games will air live. Pregame coverage will begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Wednesday, February 21 WKSD – Edon at Antwerp (girls sectional semifinals, 6:40 p.m. pregame)WERT – North Central at Crestview […]
POSTED: 02/18/24 at 10:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Everett J. “Jr.” Thatcher, 88, of Convoy, passed away Friday evening, February 16, 2024. He was born December 4, 1935, in Van Wert, to Everett “George” and Sylvia (Prichard) Thatcher. He married the former Patricia L. Rodman. Jr was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a member of the Van Wert American […]
POSTED: 02/18/24 at 9:50 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff/submitted information Willow Bend Country Club was the site of Wednesday’s Van Wert Chamber of Commerce annual dinner. The eras-themed event showcased the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, with entertainment was provided by internationally renowned and locally based illusionist Krendl, who was sponsored by Cool Machines. Event sponsors included Danfoss, Central Insurance, Tenneco, […]
POSTED: 02/17/24 at 12:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information A one car crash claimed a Convoy man on Friday. The victim has been identified as Everett Junior Thatcher, 88. According to the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Mendon Road, south of State Road in York Township, when Thatcher’s car went off the […]
POSTED: 02/17/24 at 12:03 am. FILED UNDER: News