KELSEY CLEMONS/independent correspondent CONVOY — Crestview graduate Jordan Miller was one of two new teachers hired Monday by the Crestview Local Board of Education during its August meeting. Miller, who was given a one-year limited contract as a high school language arts teacher, replaces Pam Brown, whose resignation after 13 years with the district was […]
POSTED: 08/19/14 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County Fair information Did you know that the Van Wert County Fair has all kinds of free things to do? With paid admission into the fair, area residents can hang out all day and enjoy an eclectic array of talent, from local dance teams to a wood carver. Sponsored by the Van Wert County […]
POSTED: 08/19/14 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
Van Wert Rotary Club’s 27th annual Benefit Dinner/Charity Auction is planned for October 11. Auction proceeds will benefit Wassenberg Art Center by creating a walking path connecting the art center to the Town Creek footbridge. The Wassenberg staff and board expect the path will improve accessibility to the facility, as well as add interest and beauty to […]
POSTED: 08/19/14 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
Off Stage Productions information Off Stage Productions Inc. opens its 2014-2015 season and announces the cast for its upcoming dinner theatre show, The Hallelujah Girls, a two-act Southern comedy written by the popular play-writing team of Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. Carol Snyder returns to direct this show after her directorial debut this […]
POSTED: 08/19/14 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview Middle School information CONVOY — Crestview Middle School will hold an orientation for all incoming seventh graders on Monday, August 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditeria. A review of policy and expectations will be coupled with a “meet-and-greet time” with seventh grade teachers. Students will be presented with their schedules and lockers during […]
POSTED: 08/19/14 at 6:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information CONVOY — The Crestview varsity football team will be hosting the Van Wert Cougars in a jamboree game this Friday, August 22, at the Crestview Athletic Complex at 7:30 p.m. The jamboree is approved by the Ohio High School Athletic Association and both schools contribute financially to the OHSAA Foundation. Gate admission is […]
POSTED: 08/19/14 at 6:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert golf information OTTAWA — Led by the Hernandez duo, Brandon and Jared, the Van Wert varsity golf team traveled back from Ottawa-Glandorf with a Western Buckeye League win by a score of 178-195. Brandon shrugged off an opening double bogey to card a 41, while Jared was red-hot early with three birdies and […]
POSTED: 08/19/14 at 5:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert girls’ tennis information The Ottawa-Glandorf girls’ tennis team edged the Lady Cougars 3-2 in a Western Buckeye League match played at Van Wert on Monday. Van Wert’s No. 1 singles player Ali Moreland remained undefeated in WBL play with a 7-5, 6-1 victory over O-G’s Tiffany Kahle, while the Cougars’ No. 2 doubles […]
POSTED: 08/19/14 at 5:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
David L. Brake, 50, of rural Van Wert, died at 10:40 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2014, at his residence. He was born July 28, 1964, in Van Wert, the son of the late Virginia Jean (May) Brake. On September 9, 1989, he married Traci L. (Kelly) Brake, who survives at home. Other survivors include a […]
POSTED: 08/18/14 at 6:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Lincolnview girls’ golf information The Lincolnview Girls Golf team hosted the Lady Lancer Golf Invitational that began this past Monday, but was postponed and concluded on Friday. Seven teams were able to return to Hickory Sticks Golf Club, with two individuals also competing for the team title and individual medalist honors. The Lancer linksters dominated the […]
POSTED: 08/18/14 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: Sports