VW independent sports Baseball Van Wert 2 Kenton 1 At Russell Fisher Field, Kaydin Donner’s pinch hit RBI single in the seventh inning scored Spencer Clay and gave Van Wert a 2-1 walk-off win over Kenton on Thursday. Prior to that, Kristian Akerman had a big pinch hit single that started the final inning rally. […]
POSTED: 04/26/24 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports In a home non-conference match, Van Wert defeated Ada 4-1 on Thursday. The Cougars picked up wins at second singles, where Aaron Reichert defeated Justin Bowden 6-3, 6-0, and third singles, with Jaymison Moynihan topping Bradon Prater 6-3, 6-0. Van Wert also won at both singles spots – Caleb Bledsoe and Devon […]
POSTED: 04/26/24 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Donna Jean (Conley) Martz, 93, of Van Wert, passed away at 11:47 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Van Wert Manor. She was born August 2, 1930, to Walter and Ilo (Boroff) Conley, who both preceded her in death. On February 3, 1951, she married E.H. “Dean” Martz. He preceded her in death on March […]
POSTED: 04/25/24 at 3:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information Life is difficult. For some people life can even be crushing and there may be times in our lives when we feel like we cannot make it through. But there is hope. People do break through and turn their tragedies into triumphs with God’s help. Now, a special simulcast event, Tragedy into Triumph, […]
POSTED: 04/25/24 at 9:25 am. FILED UNDER: Church
Submitted information 25 members from Trinity and North Union Global Methodist Churches recently met with three facilitators to plan a Cinco de Mayo event for the community’s Spanish-speaking people. The hope is that at some point in time, there will be a Spanish speaking church. This idea was first presented by the Findlay Flatlands Circuit […]
POSTED: 04/25/24 at 9:16 am. FILED UNDER: Church
By Jarrod Clay COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Unclaimed Funds is currently safeguarding approximately $4 billion in unclaimed funds that is waiting to be claimed. Last year alone, Ohioans were able to put more than $139 million back into their pockets. Unclaimed funds are lost or forgotten money that businesses and […]
POSTED: 04/25/24 at 9:05 am. FILED UNDER: Opinions
Wednesday April 24, 2024 12:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a noise disturbance. 4:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 33 in Willshire Township to check an abandoned 911 call. 4:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Jefferson Street […]
POSTED: 04/25/24 at 8:12 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It’s now official. Jeremy Best, who led Crestview’s basketball program between 2002-2019, has been hired to take over Van Wert’s varsity boys basketball program. His supplemental contract was one of a number of coaching supplementals approved during Wednesday’s school board meeting. A full story on Best can be found on the Sports […]
POSTED: 04/25/24 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A corporate merger means Van Wert residents will have another choice when choosing an internet service provider. During Monday’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming informed council members that CenturyLink and Brightspeed have merged. “They have announced to me that they are going to re-wire the entire city […]
POSTED: 04/25/24 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
One person was transported to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital after this two-vehicle crash at Ohio 709 and Mendon Rd. late Wednesday afternoon. Ohio City Volunteer Fire and EMS was dispatched to the scene. Both trucks sustained heavy damage and were towed from the scene. The accident was investigated by the Van Wert Sheriff’s Department. Bob […]
POSTED: 04/25/24 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News