Crestview volleyball information CONVOY — The Crestview Lady Knights varsity volleyball team hosted Delphos Jefferson in a Northwest Conference match won by the Knights in straight games: 25-13, 25-12, and 25-21. Crestview is now 4-2 overall and 1-0 in the NWC. The Crestview junior varsity team also came out on top by scores of 25-14 […]
POSTED: 09/12/12 at 5:08 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview girls’ golf information BLUFFTON — The Lady Lancer Golf Team traveled to Bluffton Golf Club to take on the host Ada Bulldogs. The Lancers came away with a convincing victory, 208 to 258. Senior Amanda Kocab collected her first match medalist honors with a fine score of 47. Junior Macey Ashbaugh overcame a slow start […]
POSTED: 09/12/12 at 5:08 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VWHS cross country information TIFFIN — This past weekend, the Van Wert boys’ and girls’ cross country teams traveled to the Tiffin Cross Country Carnival and came home with solid results. The girls finished seventh out of 25 in the Division II-A (more competitive) varsity race, while the boys’ squad, featuring all underclassmen, finished fifth […]
POSTED: 09/12/12 at 5:07 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VWMS cross country information CONVOY — The Van Wert Middle School boys were victorious at the Crestview Cross Country Invitational last evening. The Cougar harriers finished first in the field of eight teams. Thane Cowan and Sam Easley led the charge for the Van Wert squad, earning third and fourth place honors, respectively. Dylan Lautzenheiser, 10th; […]
POSTED: 09/12/12 at 5:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
County Health Dept. information The Van Wert County Health Department is offering a drive-through flu shot clinic on Saturday, September 22, at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Seasonal flu vaccinations will be available from 8 a.m. until noon. Individuals who want to take advantage of this convenient service will need to enter the fairgrounds at […]
POSTED: 09/12/12 at 5:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
After nearly a year of research and planning, a new season at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio begins this weekend. Celebrating five years, we kick the season off with a Gala weekend of activities and events, featuring the renowned tenor, Ronan Tynan. As one of the world’s most sought after inspirational speakers, […]
POSTED: 09/12/12 at 12:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert Police Department solve a burglary that occurred at 524 N. Market St. in Van Wert. Between the hours of 10:42 a.m. and 2 p.m., an unknown person entered the residence located at 524 N. Market St. and stole an undisclosed […]
POSTED: 09/11/12 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers
Van Wert Police September 9, 1:07 a.m. — Laura R. Doss, 44, of 13047 Ohio 118, was cited for operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI), an open container violation and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia as a result of a traffic stop in the 10000 block of Ohio 118. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 09/11/12 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council approved a project to purchase new equipment and renovate the Van Wert Police Department’s dispatcher station and also learned of progress toward demolition of the former Home Guard building downtown during its regular meeting Monday evening. Council members heard a presentation by Police Chief Joel Hammond on plans […]
POSTED: 09/11/12 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Elementary School Principal Beth Runnion directs traffic as students file into the new building on the first day of school Monday. Van Wert police officers and volunteers helped with traffic control as students attended the new school for the first time. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 09/11/12 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: News