Donald E. Stoddard

Donald E. Stoddard, 66, of Van Wert died at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 20, 2014, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. Arrangements are being completed through Brickner Funeral Home of Van Wert.

VWCS board OKs teacher retirements

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education accepted the resignations of several long-serving teachers who are retiring at the end of the school year, and also hearing an update on the high school’s project-based learning educational program during its November meeting held Wednesday. Five teachers with a total of 166 years of […]

2 sentenced, 5 change pleas in CP Court

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Two people were sentenced, five others changed their pleas to guilty and another admitted to violating his probation during hearings held Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Tristen Moore, 28, of Payne, was given three years of community control on two counts of attempted aggravated vehicular assault, both felonies of […]

Scholastic Bowl champs

The Van Wert High School Scholastic Bowl team traveled to Crestview on Tuesday night for an eight-team tournament. The Cougars had a perfect 3-0 beginning that put them in the final round against Stryker and Hicksville. After defeating Stryker, the team went to the final round with Hicksville and easily defeated that team as well. […]

Straley donates to Overland restoration

VW County Historical Society information Straley Realty-Auctioneers Inc. in Van Wert recently presented a check for $2,157.17 to Larry Webb, president of the Van Wert County Historical Society. The donation represents payment for five tires to be used on the 1917 Overland three-seat coupe presently being restored by the organization. Volunteers Dave Agler and Larry […]

Crestview sets delay for teacher inservice

Crestview Local Schools information CONVOY — Due to a teacher inservice, Crestview Elementary, Crestview Middle School, and Crestview High School will delay classes on Wednesday, December 3, by two hours. Bus routes, as well as the daily schedule, will follow the two-hour delay. Any questions may be directed to either of the school offices.

Vernon O. Pond

Vernon O. Pond, 101, of Scott, died at 8:43 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at Country Inn Living Center in Latty. He was born November 8, 1913, in Van Wert County, the son of the late Omar and Myrtle (Weyer) Pond. On May 4, 1936, he married Ruth (Mosier) Pond, who survives. Other survivors include […]

Annual Spelling Bee

By Douglas Heckler On Thursday, Nov. 13, St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School held their annual Scripps Spelling Bee for fourth, fifth and sixth grade students. Students prepared for this local spelling bee by using materials provided by National Scripps Spelling Bee and Merriam-Webster. The winner of this year’s event was fourth-grader Annie Renner.  […]

A new season is upon us

By Craig Camp The Crestview Knights are starting the second quarter of the school year. This past weekend, Crestview had another successful high school musical. The Knight’s basketball team is starting their season with high expectations after a previous undefeated season. The Lady Knights are at the beginning of their season as well looking to […]

Lancer Lines 11/19/14

The student council will be sponsoring a “blast from the past” dance Saturday, Nov. 22, from 8-11 p.m. for Lincolnview students. You are asked to dress in clothes from your favorite era! Music from all different decades will be incorporated in the playlist. If you have requests, add them to the list in the high […]