VWHS parent-teacher conferences set

Submitted information Van Wert High School Principal Bob Priest has scheduled parent-teacher conferences for Monday and Tuesday, November 21-22, and Monday, February 27, 2017. Times are as follows: Monday, November 21, from 4-7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, November 22, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., and Monday, February 27, 4-7:30 p.m. The conferences, which are held in the high […]

C’view play delayed by football playoffs

Submitted information CONVOY — The cast, crew, and directorial staff at Crestview High School have been busy putting the final touches on what will be a spectacular performance of Mary Poppins. Due to the football team advancing in the playoffs, however, show dates have been changed to Friday, November 11, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, […]

Jeffrey D. Perkins

Jeffrey D. Perkins, 35, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:03 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2016, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born January 20, 1981, in Marion, Virginia, the son of John Perkins, who survives in DeGraff, and Brenda (Dudley) Perkins, who survives in Van Wert. On September 20, 2008, […]

William Richardson

William Richardson, 69, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born November 7, 1946, the son of Eugene and Dorothy (Dunlap) Taylor, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include two daughters, Sarah (Kyle) Devore of Tippecanoe and Lisa (Pete) LaBauve of Columbus; a brother, […]

Knights use big plays to down Calvert

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports TIFFIN — The Crestview Knights used first half big plays to stun the Tiffin Calvert Senecas in Saturday’s Division VII, Region 26 quarterfinal game at Frost-Kalnow Stadium. The Knights led 20-0 after a quarter and 27-0 less than 30 seconds into the second quarter, en route to a 54-20 victory. With the […]

Knights get playoff win

The Crestview Knights won their first football playoff game 54-20 over the Tiffin Calvert Senecas on Saturday. Here, Crestview Coach Jared Owens addresses his players at Tiffin. The Knights will now play Arlington this Saturday at Spartan Stadium in Lima. Game time is 7 p.m. (game story and photos on Sports Page). Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent

Patrol reminding Ohioans to buckle up

Submitted information There is no disputing that wearing a safety belt can save lives. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is encouraging all motorists to buckle up this upcoming holiday season and continue to do so throughout the new year. From 2013-2015 1,151 people who were not wearing an available seat belt were killed in crashes […]

Ohio gasoline prices increase last week

Submitted information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 6.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.09 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.21 per […]

WCS putting up Christmas decorations

Submitted information WREN — The Wren Christmas Society will be putting up decorations in Wren on Saturday, November 19, and the Grand Illumination will be held on Saturday, November 26, at dark (approximately 6 p.m.). The WCS will be holding a “Create your own Christmas scene” contest for area children in grades K-5 for the […]

GOP meets to select VW Council member

Submitted information Members of the Van Wert County Republican Central Committee will meet today at 5 p.m. at The Hotel Marsh in downtown Van Wert to interview a candidate for John Marshall’s First Ward seat on Van Wert City Council, according to Committee Chair Thad Lichtensteiger. Following the interview, committee members will vote on who […]