It’s too easy to get lost in the “hurriedness” of the holiday season and to lose sight of what Christmas and this time of year represents. This holiday season, the staff at Van Wert Medical Services partnered with the YWCA of Van Wert County and Crisis Care Line/House of Transitions, local organizations that help domestic violence […]
POSTED: 12/15/16 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A teenager convicted of arson was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison during a hearing held Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Noah Girod, 18, of Van Wert, was sentenced by Judge Martin Burchfield to seven years in prison on each of two counts of aggravated arson, both […]
POSTED: 12/15/16 at 7:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information When it comes to collecting money and toys for the local Toss-A-Toy campaign, Vantage Career Center has again broken its own record. Fundraising events over the past two weeks, sponsored by several school departments, included Jeans Days, an Ugly Sweater contest, an opportunity to have hair extensions installed for just $2 during lunch […]
POSTED: 12/15/16 at 7:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
On Wednesday, December 14, Cora Millay signed an official letter of intent to play softball at Spring Arbor University. Millay has earned recognition as First Team All-Ohio softball player and was a member of the 2016 Crestview Lady Knights state champion softball team. Above, Millay signs her letter of intent while her father (Jeff) and […]
POSTED: 12/15/16 at 6:27 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Mark C. Poling to Integrity Real Estate LLC, inlot 664, Van Wert. Van Wert Federal Savings Bank to Merlin Gross and Amanda Gross, inlot 151, Willshire. Paul B. Hoverman, Larry W. Ryan, Larry Ryan, Larry Hoverman, N. Jill Hoverman, Lewis Hoverman, James L. Hoverman, Jeanne Hoverman, Karen Barrick, and Tim Barrick to Jared Glenn Runyon […]
POSTED: 12/14/16 at 2:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
By Rex Dolby Members of the Van Wert Area Photography Club met Thursday, December 8, at the Black Angus on Main restaurant for their annual Christmas dinner. It was an enjoyable evening with good food, sparkling conversation, and even live piano background music. It almost seems a shame to have to wait a year to do […]
POSTED: 12/14/16 at 2:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
POSTED: 12/14/16 at 2:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den
By Payton Knittle Crestview High School began first semester exams yesterday and today. Exams will continue next Monday and Tuesday before Christmas break. Teachers also have the opportunity to give exams during the two weeks after break. This format was to allow the exams to be spread out and give the teachers the option to give […]
POSTED: 12/14/16 at 1:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News
By Hope Wallace ArtNight’s feature project is clay animal ornaments! Make one, make 20! ArtNights are on Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. ArtNight is free, you can bring your own project or do ours for a small fee. The clay animal ornament price is $6 each for the first ornament and $2 each following ornament. Price […]
POSTED: 12/14/16 at 1:54 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
POSTED: 12/14/16 at 1:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines