The Parkway High School student government is inviting all community members and alumni to the annual fall homecoming festivities. The festivities start on Sunday, September 29, and will feature all Parkway fall athletic teams and the homecoming attendants from each grade. The parade will begin at approximately 4 p.m. and the powderpuff games will follow […]
POSTED: 09/24/24 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports If you’re looking for an aerial shootout you most likely won’t find it at Eggerss Stadium Friday night. Instead, two of the Western Buckeye League’s top rushing teams will meet to begin the second half of the regular season, when Van Wert hosts St. Marys Memorial. Out of the spread offense, Van […]
POSTED: 09/24/24 at 9:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — Friday’s NWC tilt at Stadium Park will feature a pair of teams trying to get back on the winning track. Delphos Jefferson (1-4, 0-2 NWC) has lost four straight while Crestview (2-3, 0-2 NWC) has dropped back-to-back games. Injuries have hampered the Knights this season, including injuries to running back […]
POSTED: 09/24/24 at 9:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Welcome to the midway point of the 2024 high school football season. Week No. 5 sure did produce some incredible performances as Ohio football players start to hit their midseason stride. Let’s take a look at some of the best of the best. -The Ontario Warriors continued to dominate the run […]
POSTED: 09/24/24 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Ryan L. Adam, a distinguished farmer and cherished member of the Convoy community, will be remembered fondly as a man of unwavering dedication and love. Born in Van Wert, on June 25, 1965, to Ronald Adam, who preceded him in death, and his mother, Rita J. Adam, Ryan’s journey was one filled with a deep […]
POSTED: 09/24/24 at 3:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information Starting Wednesday, September 25, the alley behind 126 E. Main St. to 148 E. Main St. in downtown Van Wert will be closed for two weeks while a new gas main is installed.
POSTED: 09/24/24 at 2:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Leah Ann Fulmer, 65, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:31 p.m. Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born on November 26, 1958, to James and Esther (Bair) Swably. Leah enjoyed woodworking, clock repair and working on cars. Until her health declined, Leah was restoring her 1967 Ford Galaxie. She […]
POSTED: 09/24/24 at 2:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Mark J. Sheets, 33, of Willshire, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital. He was born August 15, 1991, in Decatur, the son of D’Wight and Michelle (Carr) Sheets. He was a member of St. Paul’s Church and Masonic Lodge – Shane’s Lodge #377 in Rockford. Mark was a lifetime member of […]
POSTED: 09/24/24 at 1:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information The Van Wert Young Professionals will be presenting a brunch program from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, September 26, at Willow Bend Country Club. The presenter will be Mark Cardwell who is recognized as an AI advocate with expertise in integrating artificial intelligence into small business workflows. Come find out all of the ways AI […]
POSTED: 09/24/24 at 10:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Monday September 23, 2024 1:56 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing. 3:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township to check the welfare of a subject walking. 4:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence […]
POSTED: 09/24/24 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement