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‘Serious injury crash’ sends 2 to local hospitals
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Two juveniles were injured after a crash in Mercer County. According to Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey, dispatchers received a call Monday at 2:19 p.m. to respond to State Route 29, just east of Fleetfoot Road, in Jefferson Township on the report of a crash. An investigation conducted allegedly shows the […]
Center ready for ‘Red, White and Blue’ celebration
DELPHOS — The Delphos Senior Citizen Center’s Red, White and Blue Celebration will be held on Wednesday, July 3 with lunch at 11:30 a.m. There will be a raffle and 50/50 drawings, as well as drawing the winner for the patriotic quilt made and donated by our very own “Delphos Senior Stitchers”. Lunch will be pulled pork, mac and cheese and peach cobbler catered by Fat Kid BBQ. We will enjoy the Lima Beane Chorus at 1 pm. Tickets go on sale June 3. They are $8 and must be purchased by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 21. Come join in the fun as we celebrate summer and America’s independence!
Historic people, places come to life at Lincolnview Elementary
MIDDLE POINT—The three fourth grade classes at Lincolnview Elementary School had a bit of fun while learning about interesting people and places. The students met in the gym on Tuesday May 21, to present their Wax Museum project.
Baseball: Leipsic earns District title matchup with Patrick Henry
HAMLER — Through six no-hit innings on Wednesday afternoon, Lincolnview starter Luke Bollenbacher was in complete control and Leipsic’s offense looked dead-to-rights. The seventh inning turned out to be a different story. With its season on the line, Leipsic got a leadoff double from Ethan Zeisloft that started...
Paulding Eagles Donate Toward Veterans Memorial Project
Paulding Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2405 makes a $10,000 donation to the Paulding Veterans Memorial project. Mike Kauser, a trustee of the Paulding Fraternal Order of Eagles, was instrumental in the creation of the Paulding Veterans Memorial project and coordinating the Eagle’s donations to the memorial.
Two teens injured in Mercer County crash Monday afternoon
MERCER COUNTY, Ohio (WFFT) - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash that happened Monday afternoon and left two teens injured. At 2:19 p.m., deputies responded to St. Rte. 29, east of Fleetfoot Road, after a call came in about a crash. Investigators say Wesley Greber, 16, of...
Semi rollover in Ohio City
OHIO CITY—The Ohio City Fire Department was called to US 127 and SR 709 at 12:57 pm Thursday. Upon arrival at the scene a northbound tractor trailer on US 127 had left the roadway a short distance before the intersection of SR 709. The truck took off the stop...
Boys basketball notebook: Leipsic sets up rematch with Lincolnview
LEIPSIC – Four runs was enough again for Leipsic. The Vikings added a 4-1 baseball sectional championship win over Miller City on Thursday to a 4-3 decision over the Wildcats in a Putnam County League game earlier this season. Leipsic (20-3) will play Lincolnview on Wednesday at 2 p.m.,...
Vikings’ rally pushes Leipsic past Lincolnview in semi’s
HAMLER — The Leipsic baseball unit scored three times in the bottom of the seventh inning to rally by Lincolnview 3-2 on Wednesday afternoon at Garrold Parratt Field. “We were in control for six innings,” Lancer head coach Eric Fishpaw said. “It was in our grasp, but credit Leipsic’s never-say-die attitude. They got a couple of key hits and they did what they needed to do to move on. That is a very good team, so I wish them the best of luck as they move on.”
County Veterans get help from local office
VAN WERT—Tucked away in the basement of the Van Wert County Courthouse is a small office, staffed by two people, who do tremendous work for Van Wert County Veterans. “It’s the best kept secret in the veteran community,” said Jessica Wegesin, an Army Veteran herself, who is the Veterans Service Officer for the county.
Convoy Community Foundation awards 18 scholarships
CONVOY—Scott Etzler, a trustee for the Convoy Community foundation distributed 18 scholarships for a total of $15,000 to 17 Crestview seniors during the Senior Convocation earlier in May. The Convoy Community Foundation is a non-profit organization which originated in 1979, and the trustees oversee the Memorial Endowment Fund. The...
Kim Aren Sargent
VAN WERT, Ohio — Kim Aren Sargent, 61, of Van Wert, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at his Van Wert Hospital Emergency Room. He was born on Aug. 22, 1962, in Van Wert, to his late parents, Richard and Judith (Bates) Sargent. Kim, a dedicated and hardworking...
Woodlan FFA Officers 2024-2025
Members of Woodlan FFA recently interviewed and awarded the new officers for 2024-2025 school year! From the far left: Piper Palmer (student advisor), Miley Reynolds (reporter), Tyler Guise (vise president), Jacob Warden (treasurer), Calahan Spieth (president), Savanah Hopper (secretary), and Vivian Emenheiser (sentinel).
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