Van Wert independent/submitted information A Van Wert man whose body was found in his car on U.S. 30 Wednesday morning apparently committed suicide, according to information released Friday by Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach. The man, identified as Curtis J. Prenger, 23, died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Lucas […]
POSTED: 03/25/16 at 12:31 pm. FILED UNDER: News
KELSEY CLEMONS/independent correspondent CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education met at its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday to talk about state report cards and recognize several guests. Director of Curriculum-Instruction Trent Kreischer presented results from the latest state report card, which is a compilation of test data taken during the 2014-2015 school year. […]
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VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warns consumers to beware of travel scams during spring and summer vacation months. In 2015, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office received more than 400 travel-related complaints. Complaints ranged from billing disputes to services never delivered. Commonly cited problems included offers for “free” travel or vacations […]
POSTED: 03/25/16 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Raising money for Wee Care Learning Center is as easy as eating breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Bob Evans Restaurant in Van Wert in April. Every Thursday in April is a Bob Evans Community Fundraiser for Wee Care. Diners can present a paper coupon (click here) or screen shot taken with a […]
POSTED: 03/25/16 at 7:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert welcomes Teresa Schalois to its staff as a yoga instructor. Schalois is a Van Wert native who has taught in the fitness industry for the past 36 years. Her first full time job at the YWCA in Van Wert was s HPER (Health, Physical Education and Recreation) director, where she was […]
POSTED: 03/25/16 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information Lincolnview High School will be celebrating the 2016 state runner-up boys’ basketball season Monday, March 28, at 6 p.m. in the high school gym. All members of the community are invited to attend the event.
POSTED: 03/25/16 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Kathleen R. “Kate” (Murfield) Frederick, 94, of Van Wert, died at 7:10 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born April 26, 1921, in Zulu, Indiana, the daughter of Forest L. and Hilda G. (Coulardot) Murfield, who both preceded her in death. On February 21, 1946, she […]
POSTED: 03/24/16 at 4:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Irene A. Kill, 101, of Delphos, died Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was born January 29, 1915, in Putnam County, the daughter of George A. and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Martin, who both preceded her in death. On May 27, 1933, she married Linus J. Kill, who died November 24, […]
POSTED: 03/24/16 at 4:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education were treated to a robotics demonstration by members of the Van Wert Elementary School Robotics Club, heard College Credit Plus concerns, approved a number of personnel actions, and also heard a multi-phase proposal to renovate Eggerss Stadium. Members of the Van Wert Elementary School Robotics […]
POSTED: 03/24/16 at 9:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
KELSEY CLEMONS/independent correspondent The Lincolnview Local Board of Education honored high school athletics and two exemplary students during its March meeting on Wednesday. Those attending the meeting included Paige Williamson, who participated in the Knights of Columbus State Free-Throw Shooting Contest, winning the 10-year-old age division by making 23 of 25 free throws. Also at […]
POSTED: 03/24/16 at 9:17 am. FILED UNDER: News