Fair passes going on sale in July

VW County Fair information With less than 60 days until the kick off the 158th annual Van Wert County Fair, fair passes will go on sale at the Fair Board office starting Monday, July 7. Fair passes will remain the same price ($18) they were last year, but, new this year, from July 7-15, fairgoers […]

Firefighters seek smoke detector funds

VW County firefighters’ information When stopping at Walmart to shop on the weekends of July 12, 19, and the 26, look for firefighters who will be at the store entrances, taking donations from anyone who wants to give to firefighters’ “No Child Left Unprotected” smoke detector project. The goal of this endeavor, which currently being […]

MP Lions set auction, ice cream social

Middle Point Lions Club information MIDDLE POINT — The Middle Point Lions Club is preparing for its annual benefit auction and ice cream social. The event will be held Friday, July 25, at the Middle Point Community Building.  The auction will start at 6 p.m. and food will be served starting at 5 that evening. […]

Kory Lichtensteiger enjoys giving back

CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer CONVOY — At 6 feet, 2 inches and 296 pounds, Kory Lichtensteiger, the former Crestview Knight turned Washington Redskins center, is no doubt a menacing and intimidating opponent on the gridiron. Off the field, he’s a husband, a busy and active father to four boys and a down-home country boy at […]

Several appear in CP Court this week

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor One person was sentenced, five made plea changes and there were several probation violation hearings held this week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. During hearings held Tuesday, Joshua Rager, 29, of Van Wert, was given a nine-month prison term, with credit for 211 days already served, after he admitted violating […]

2014 Lambert Days activities announced

VW independent/submitted information OHIO CITY — The Ohio City Park Board is happy to announce that its has finalized the annual Lamber Days schedule of events. The community festival is in its 46th year and this year promises to be the biggest yet. There will be community garage sales early Thursday, July 17 .The pageant […]

Local megasite discussed at RGP event

Information submitted TOLEDO — The Regional Growth Partnership recently hosted a delegation of prominent site consultants to promote the Toledo/Northwest Ohio region as a top location for business investment. Ten site consultants from across the country made their way to the Toledo region for a three-day event to learn more about the area’s assets. This […]

Marlins do well in swim meets last week

ROCKY McVAIGH/for the Van Wert independent This past week, the Van Wert YMCA Marlins traveled to Kenton and hosted Ada Lost Creek Community Pool Club at the Van Wert YMCA.  At Hardin County Pool, two Van Wert swimmers, Tyra McClain and Katie McVaigh, won all five of the individual events.  Also claiming first place finishes […]

Cougars planning summer football camp

VWHS football program information The Van Wert Cougar football team will be hosting a youth football camp for all boys entering Grades K-8 this fall. The camp will be from July 28-30 and run 9-11:30 a.m. at the high school football practice fields.  The camp will consist of offensive, defensive, and special team instruction, as […]

Lady Knight cage camp

Crestview recently held its basketball camp for girls entering grades 4-8 this coming school year. Forty-three girls attended the camp and worked on fundamental skills, competed in contests, and participated in daily intra-camp games. The Crestview girls’ coaching staff, assisted by senior basketball players, ran the camp. (submitted photo)