VW independent/submitted information Two months after the Rachel’s Challenge assembly was presented at area schools, students at Lincolnview Local Schools continue to work hard to live out her message. Rachel Joy Scott was the first victim of the Columbine school shooting that rocked the nation in 1999. Her family has worked tirelessly to promote Rachel’s […]
POSTED: 02/07/15 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information PAULDING — Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services in Paulding is hosting its third annual benefit on Wednesday, March 18. The speaker for the event will be Pam Tebow, mother of Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow. Tebow and her husband, Bob, have five children and are active in mission work. The notoriety of […]
POSTED: 02/07/15 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803 in Van Wert and the Van Wert Community Club are hosting their fourth annual Hermit Crab Races on Saturday, February 21, at the VFW post, 111 N. Shannon St. in Van Wert. Doors open at 6 p.m. and races run from 7-10 that evening. Admission is […]
POSTED: 02/07/15 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Reality television came to Van Wert in 2014 when a show called “Vanilla Ice Goes Amish” featured a project at one of our county’s homes. For those who aren’t fans of early 1990s pop music, Vanilla Ice was a white rapper who made it big by swiping a bass-line from a Queen song and creating […]
POSTED: 02/07/15 at 6:32 am. FILED UNDER: Opinions
Van Wert independent sports SPENCERVILLE — The Crestview Lady Knights won going away against the Spencerville Lady Bearcats on Thursday to stay perfect in the Northwest Conference, as well as overall. The Lady Knights used a tenacious defense to put away Spencerville, 51-17. With the win, Crestview is now 18-0 overall and 6-0 in the […]
POSTED: 02/06/15 at 8:59 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer Kirsten Stemen was so overwhelmed by her win last night at the Van Wert County Spelling Bee that she had forgotten her winning word five minutes after the contest ended. For the record, it was “bambino.” Prior to that, she had correctly spelled “rucksack” to advance to the final word and […]
POSTED: 02/06/15 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Vantage Board of Education hired a new treasurer and also unanimously approved a retire-rehire contract with Superintendent Staci Kaufman during its February monthly meeting held Thursday. Vantage board members unanimously approved a 2.5-year contract with Laura Peters, who replaces Lori Davis as Vantage treasurer. Peters, a graduate of Delphos Jefferson High […]
POSTED: 02/06/15 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County Foundation donated a total of $1,656,678.86 in grants and scholarships during 2014. One of the largest grants to a non-profit entity in 2014 was $34,800, given to Brumback Library for software upgrades. Here, Foundation Trustee Chuck Koch (right) presents a check to Brumback Director John Carr, while (from the left) Assistant […]
POSTED: 02/06/15 at 8:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
YWCA of VW County information The YWCA of Van Wert County, in celebration of Women’s History Month, would like to announce its 2015 call for award nominations. Do you know a local woman or girl who has changed history? Do you know a local woman who is making a huge difference for her family or […]
POSTED: 02/06/15 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio State Highway Patrol information COLUMBUS — Trooper Adam M. Brincefield was promoted to the rank of sergeant on Thursday by Colonel Paul A. Pride, Patrol superintendent, during a ceremony at the Patrol’s Academy. Sergeant Brincefield will remain at his current assignment, the Van Wert Post, to serve as an assistant post commander. Sergeant Brincefield […]
POSTED: 02/06/15 at 8:08 am. FILED UNDER: News