Elks make 2nd donation to War Chapel

Submitted information The Veterans Committee of Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently made an additional $500 donation towards the renovation of the Military War Album Chapel which is located next to the Van Wert County Courthouse. In 1944, then Sheriff Roy Shaffer had a collection of pictures of local Veterans […]

VWHS student-athletes honored

VW independent/submitted information Nearly 20 Van Wert High School student-athletes have been named to the prestigious 2016-2017 Western Buckeye League All-Academic Team. To be considered for the honor, nominees must have a grade point average of at least 3.75, two varsity letters for juniors, or three for seniors. Van Wert seniors who earned the honor […]

Wapak wins All-Sports Trophy

Submitted information Wapakoneta has won the 2016-2017 Western Buckeye League All-Sports Trophy. This marks the third straight WBL All-Sports Championship for the Redskins. During the 2016-2017 school year, Wapakoneta won six outright WBL championships in boys golf, girls tennis, wrestling, boys bowling, baseball and softball. The Redskins shared the WBL championship in football. Celina also […]

Redistricting amendment petition OK’d

Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has certified the petition for a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would change the process for congressional redistricting in Ohio. On May 10, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office received a written petition to amend the Ohio Constitution, entitled the Bipartisan Congressional Redistricting Reform Amendment, from the […]

State BMV to hold stakeholder meetings

Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) will be conducting six stakeholder meetings throughout the state regarding the development and adoption of administrative rules as required by recently enacted House Bill 26 (Transportation/Public Safety Budget). These meetings will provide the opportunity for all interested parties — the public, deputy registrars, their staff — to discuss the content […]

REO rocks ’em!

REO Speedwagon closed out the 2016-17 season at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio, rocking the house down with a selection of their biggest hits during a sold-out concert Sunday evening. Here, band members (from the left) bassist Bruce Hall, lead singer Kevin Cronin, and lead guitarist Dave Amato jam with drummer Bryan Hitt […]

VWHS graduation

Van Wert High School held its 146th annual commencement exercise Sunday afternoon in the high school gymnasium. Class speakers included Peyton Fleming, Cade Chiles, and Noah Miller, while the choir sang “See You Again” by Roger Emerson and the traditional “Benediction” by John Ness Beck. Graduates of Distinction Alaina Alvarez, Chiles, Fleming, Brandon Hernandez, Justin […]

Lincolnview Class of 2017 graduates

CLAIRE CLAY/for the VW independent “Remember where you came from,” said senior Nick Motycka, class salutatorian, during Lincolnview High School’s 57th commencement ceremony. But Motycka, the son of Trent and Carole Motycka, wasn’t always a Lancer. In eighth grade, Motycka transferred from Van Wert Middle School. “I was loud, nerdy, and very round,” Motycka joked. […]

Ohio gasoline prices increase over week

Submitted information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 8.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.33 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 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.35 per […]

Several Lancers bound for regionals

Van Wert independent sports SPENCERVILLE — Lincolnview’s Ryan Rager finished as district champion in the 400 meter dash (51.59 seconds), during Saturday’s Division III finals at Spencerville’s Charles D. Moeller Track. Rager, Logan Williams, Austin Elick and Brad Korte also finished first in the 4 x 400 meter relay, with a time of 3:36.87 seconds. […]