Submitted information As part of a national website migration by YWCA of the USA, the YWCA of Van Wert County announces the launch of a newly redesigned website that will enhance user experience and be a resource for those in need of YWCA services and programs. “Our website is a great source for finding details […]
POSTED: 04/03/24 at 10:07 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The United Way of Van Wert County has announced its year-end campaign event, the Fiesta Fun Friday Reverse Raffle, for Friday, May 10, at the Junior Fair Building on the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. The event will kick off at 5:30 p.m., with the first raffle drawn at 6:30 that evening. A $50 […]
POSTED: 04/03/24 at 10:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Heartland Patriots’ meeting on April 9 will feature two community leaders in the education field. Lisa Nolan will represent Trinity Friends Church and talk about the upcoming Christian school at that church. Jessica Hissong is heading up the homeschool association in the Van Wert area and will provide an update on the […]
POSTED: 04/03/24 at 10:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Congratulations to the Van Wert Elementary Word of the Week Winners! This week, the following students were chosen as representatives of the word, CONSIDERATE: Grade 1, Camdenn; Grade 2, Addi; Grade 3, Jude; Grade 4, Braeley; Grade 5, James. Each child received a free Mighty Kids Meal from the local McDonald’s restaurants and a certificate from WERT Radio. Photo submitted
POSTED: 04/03/24 at 9:54 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Charlotte A. Klinger, 77, of Van Wert, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born January 16, 1947, to William D. and T. Maxine (Neubrecht) Prichard, who preceded her in death. On February 25, 2015, Charlotte married Larry E. Klinger. She retired from Eaton Corporation and attended […]
POSTED: 04/03/24 at 4:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
John W. Smith, 91, of Paulding, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Vancrest of Payne. John was born May 23, 1932 in Paulding County, to Loy Zay and Margie L.(Priest) Smith, who both preceded him in death. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. On March 3, […]
POSTED: 04/03/24 at 4:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
James Andrew “Andy” Francis, 53, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his residence. He was born November 16, 1970, in Van Wert, to James Francis and Marylin (Burnett) Foust. His father and stepfather, Jerry W. Foust, preceded him in death. His mother survives in Venedocia. Andy is also survived by his fiancée, Monica Placke […]
POSTED: 04/03/24 at 1:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Tuesday April 2, 2024 3:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township on a report of high water across the roadway. 8:02 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of Woodland Avenue in the City of Van Wert on a complaint of three stray dogs. 8:50 a.m. […]
POSTED: 04/03/24 at 9:06 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Lincolnview recently held its annual girls basketball postseason banquet. Among the honorees – Emerson Walker (honorable mention All-NWC, Addysen Stevens (honorable mention All-NWC), and Keira Breese (second team All-NWC, 2nd team All-District 8). Photo submitted
POSTED: 04/03/24 at 2:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The Thompson family and Van Wert Service Club announce that Megan Klosterman will be the speaker for this year’s R.K. Thompson Self-Reliance Awards banquet. Klosterman is a 2004 graduate of Van Wert High School, after which she attended BGSU and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She lives outside Charlotte, North […]
POSTED: 04/02/24 at 9:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News