Law Enforcement 8/20/13

Van Wert Police August 16, 5:25 p.m. — Gabriel G. Spradlin, 28, of 315-C Woodland Ave., was charged with violating a civil protection order issued by an Indiana court in connection with an incident in the 500 block of Woodland Avenue. August 15, 10:42 p.m. — Collin M. Workman, 19, of 206 S. Cherry St., […]

Struggling Cougar golfers beat O-G

Van Wert golf news It wasn’t pretty, but the Van Wert Cougar golfers downed a struggling Ottawa-Glandorf team 180-190 in their 2013 Western Buckeye League opener on Monday. Van Wert has been plagued with inconsistency all year long and Monday was no different. “The team score of 180 at home is not the kind of […]

Lancers win NWC quad golf match

Northwest Conference golf news The Lincolnview boys’ golf team had a team score of 170 to easily win a Northwest Conference quad match Monday over Bluffton (189), Crestview (190) and Columbus Grove (197). Bluffton’s Rich Streicher was match medalist with a one-under-par 35, while Lancer Josh Rager was runner-up with a even-par 36. Other Lincolnview […]

VW girls’ tennis team downs Titans

Van Wert tennis news The Van Wert Lady Cougar tennis team earned a 5-0 victory in a Western Buckeye League match played against Ottawa-Glandorf on Monday. Van Wert’s No. 1 singles player, sophomore Ali Moreland, defeated Amy Schmiedebusch 6-2, 6-4, while No. 2 singles player Sydney Dull won 6-4, 6-4 over Lady Titan Tiffany Kahle. […]

Law Enforcement 8/19/13

Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police August 16, 11:54 p.m. — Delphos police and fire officials are investigating a fire that occurred shortly after an altercation at a residence in the 300 block of South Main Street. August 13, 9:43 p.m. — Timothy Short, 29, of Delphos, was charged with criminal trespassing in […]

Scott volunteer group resurrects park

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor SCOTT – Scott residents are used to having to overcome the odds to get something done in their village, which sits astride the Van Wert-Paulding County Line. That was the case recently when a group of villagers decided to resurrect the village’s softball association and form at least one team to allow […]

C’view sets 1:1 computer info meetings

Crestview Local Schools information CONVOY — Crestview High School and Middle School officials have set informational meetings for the 1:1 computer initiative for students in grades 7-12. All students will have access to a computer to use during the school year, with an option for students to take their laptops home for schoolwork through the […]

AG’s office warns against financial scams

Ohio Attorney General’s Office news COLUMBUS — As families prepare for the new school year, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to beware of financial scams, including phony grant offers. Dozens of Ohioans have reported losing hundreds of dollars to grant scams in the past year. “It’s a busy time of year for […]

Ohio gasoline prices increased last week

Gasoline price news Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 7.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.47 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.57 […]

ODOT cancels U.S. 127 closing on Tues.

Information submitted Van Wert city officials have announced ODOT has canceled the U.S. 127 closing at the water treatment plant on Tuesday, August 20, for construction work related to a storm sewer project. City workers will be working in the area, but the highway will  have one lane open to traffic.