DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Although the temperatures were cold outside, the Van Wert Cougars’ shooting was even colder as they fell 51-31 to Defiance in a Western Buckeye League boys’ basketball game in the Cougars’ Den. Van Wert made just 7 of 31 field goal attempts in the game (22.6 percent), but shot well from the […]
POSTED: 02/13/16 at 1:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview and Crestview had virtually polar opposite experiences in their Northwest Conference match-ups on Friday. The Crestview Knights breezed through their game with Allen East, downing the Mustangs by 33 points, 84-51, in a Northwest Conference contest Friday at Ray Etzler Gymnasium, while The Knights were led by Connor Lautzenheiser’s game-high […]
POSTED: 02/13/16 at 1:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Local schools are seeking more ways to keep Van Wert County young people in the county, with Lincolnview Local Schools the latest to initiate a program designed to develop career development programs in the district. On Friday, Lincolnview teachers had a professional development inservice that resulted in their taking tours of four […]
POSTED: 02/13/16 at 9:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent news PAULDING — The Paulding Police Department has issued a warrant for a suspect in the death of a 21-year-old woman found dead in an apartment in the village. According to a police department news release, a warrant has been issued for Frank H. Tracy Jr., 47, of Paulding charging him with […]
POSTED: 02/13/16 at 9:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Crestview High School Art Club is hosting its second annual Empty Bowls fundraiser to benefit the Convoy United Methodist Church Food Pantry. For donations of $10 and $5, area residents will receive a full meal of soup, bread, a dessert, and a drink. Those who donate $10 will also receive a bowl handcrafted by […]
POSTED: 02/13/16 at 9:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has announced the opening of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition, encouraging high school students in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District to submit their original artwork for the chance to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. “The Congressional Art Competition is a tremendous opportunity for us […]
POSTED: 02/13/16 at 9:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information United Way of Van Wert County is beginning its admissions and review process for 2016. Agencies seeking funding are welcome to apply. United Way awarded over $300,000 last year to Van Wert County agencies and the local United Way keeps 99 percent of the campaign pledges locally. The 1 percent that is […]
POSTED: 02/13/16 at 9:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Sheriff Tom Riggenbach has recently undertaken a major project to upgrade the department’s computer infrastructure and replace computer equipment at the Sheriff’s Office and Correctional Facility. The project includes purchase of a new server, up-to-date software, and connectivity with all equipment between the two buildings. These upgrades will also provide a significant […]
POSTED: 02/13/16 at 9:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — Those tired of the snow and cold temperatures can beat the winter blues at Convoy Community Days’ Cabin Fever Bingo being held Saturday, March 12, at the Edgewood Park Building in the village. Doors open 9:30 a.m. and bingo begins at 10 that morning. Baskets are made in Dresden Ohio […]
POSTED: 02/13/16 at 9:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will Van Wert Police Department solve a burglary that occurred at 602 S. Harrison St. in Van Wert. Sometime after 8 p.m. on February 8, someone entered the residence without permission. The thief stole an Xbox video console, a controller and the NBA 2K16 video […]
POSTED: 02/13/16 at 7:53 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers