VW independent/submitted information A number of local guitarists will be playing with the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra when it performs in Van Wert next month. Vancrest Health Care Centers is helping sponsor the unique musical ensemble at the NPAC, starting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3. This outgoing group of talented ukulele players from New […]
POSTED: 02/20/16 at 9:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County officials are assisting Judy Youngpeter Sudduth, survivor of a brutal murder attempt that killed her husband and father-in-law, with her efforts to keep convicted murderer Robin Bender in prison. County Prosecuting Attorney Charles F. Kennedy is also asking for area residents’ help. On July 17, 1974, Robin Bender brutally […]
POSTED: 02/20/16 at 9:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Convoy Community Foundation Trustee Marcia Germann (left), presents a check for $250 to Rose Myers, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 178 Buckeye Girls’ State co-chair, to help send local students to the summer government education event held each year by the American Legion. (submitted photo)
POSTED: 02/19/16 at 9:36 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Justice Tussing, senior tailback for the Van Wert Cougar varsity football team, has committed to play football next fall at Bluffton University. Tussing had 774 yards rushing and nine TDs as a senior, and was named Honorable Mention All-Western Buckeye League. As a junior, he rushed for 955 yards and was Second Team All-WBL. (photo […]
POSTED: 02/19/16 at 9:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information Northwest Ohio Basketball Club is holding tryouts for boys in grades 5-8 on Sunday, February 21, starting at 6 p.m., at the Van Wert YMCA (241 W. Main St. in Van Wert). The Northwest Ohio Basketball Club, which travels in the summer to various NCAA-sanctioned tournaments, was established over 15 years ago. […]
POSTED: 02/19/16 at 9:29 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education discussed options for refunding the school’s construction bond issue, while also accepting the resignation, due to retirement, of two longtime district educators. Board members heard a presentation from Michael Burns, a consultant with Robert W. Baird & Company, on possible refunding options. According to […]
POSTED: 02/19/16 at 9:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
The 13th annual Van Wert County Young Artists Recital will be held this Sunday, February 21, at the First United Methodist Church, 113 W. Central Ave. in Van Wert. The recital, sponsored by The Van Wert County Foundation, in cooperation with county school music teachers and the church, begins at 3 p.m. and is free […]
POSTED: 02/19/16 at 9:16 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Police Department is seeking information on a traffic accident that occurred at approximately 10 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Washington Street and Fox Road. The accident involved a black minivan and a green Ford Explorer sports utility vehicle. Anyone who may have witnessed the accident can contact the […]
POSTED: 02/19/16 at 9:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports HARROD — The Lincolnview Lady Lancers ended their season in the first round of the Division IV sectional tournament, losing to New Knoxville 64-36 on Wednesday. The Lady Rangers took an 11-4 lead after eight minutes of play and were up by 17 points, 38-21, at the half. It was 51-25 at […]
POSTED: 02/18/16 at 9:13 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert High School is currently rehearsing for its upcoming production of Titanic, the Musical (ensemble version), which will be performed April 7-9 at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. Peter Stone wrote the story and book, with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, and orchestrations by Ian Weinberger. Titanic, […]
POSTED: 02/18/16 at 8:55 am. FILED UNDER: News