VW independent staff/submitted information Average gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 12.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.39 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio. Prices in Ohio are 17 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 20.7 cents per gallon lower than […]
POSTED: 04/16/24 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information West Ohio Food Bank, a United Way of Van Wert County agency, will be distributing shelf stable food and produce at Trinity Friends Church, 605 N. Franklin St., Van Wert on Tuesday, April 23, from 12-2 p.m. or until the food is gone. This mobile food drive will be a drive-thru only event. […]
POSTED: 04/16/24 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Workers at Alexander & Bebout took advantage of Monday’s great weather to dig up and remove old sanitary sewer lines from behind Eggerss Stadium. The work is part of Phase II of the massive renovation project at the downtown stadium. The second phase will include new restrooms and a new concession stand. VWCS photos
POSTED: 04/16/24 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen will host a youth .22 rifle challenge match on starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 20. This free match is open to all youth between the ages of 7-18. The club will have firearms and ammunition for the youth to use, however, if you have […]
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VW independent sports Softball Lincolnview 9 Leo (IN) 8 No. 8 Lincolnview rallied from an 8-0 deficit for an improbable 9-8 win over Leo on Monday. The Lancers trailed by eight entering the bottom of the sixth but plated four runs, including an RBI single by Ashlyn Price, a two RBI single by Sydney Fackler […]
POSTED: 04/16/24 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview’s cheerleading program recently concluded the 2023-2024 season with cheerleading coaches Julie Cook, Samantha Dohoney, Casey Dowler, and Samantha Fleming recognizing their teams’ accomplishments throughout their season. Scholar-Athletes (pictured above, left to right): Quinn Tomlinson, Hailey Waltmire, Cadence Cook, Melissa Joseph, Sydney Dowler, and Chloe Nielsen. Special Awards (below): Cadence Cook (Football – Most Spirited), […]
POSTED: 04/16/24 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Art Brown, 90, of Middle Point, passed away in Temple, Texas, July 28, 2023. He was born on December 8, 1932, in Van Wert County. Art is survived by his daughters, Deb (Aaron) Bidlack of Grover Hill, and Diane (Kurt) Girardot of Lott, Texas, and son, Brian Brown of Middle Point. His wife, Wanda Brown, […]
POSTED: 04/15/24 at 6:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Wanda M. (Kimmey) Brown, 90, of Middle Point, passed away in Waco, Texas, November 4, 2023. She was born on July 12, 1933 in Van Wert County. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Art Brown, who passed away in Temple, Texas in July, 2023; son, Eric Brown in 1974; daughter-in-law, Denise Brown in […]
POSTED: 04/15/24 at 6:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
David Michael Lianez, 80, passed away on Saturday April 13, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital. He was born in Gary, Indiana on February 7, 1944, to Louis and Antonia (Vargas) Lianez. He married Jane Elizabeth Jones on December 7, 1968. They have one son, Michael David. David graduated from Ohio Northern University with a bachelor’s degree […]
POSTED: 04/15/24 at 2:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Lloyd Dale Seibert Sr., 90, of Van Wert, formerly of Spencerville, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Vancrest of Van Wert. Lloyd was born August 22, 1933, at the family home on Deep Cut Road south of Spencerville to John Adam and Doris Iona (Mack) Seibert, who both preceded him in death. He grew […]
POSTED: 04/15/24 at 2:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries