VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Area Biz Expo and Taste of Van Wert County will take place on Thursday, September 28, from 4:30-7 p.m., at Wassenberg Art Center, 214 S. Washington St. (U.S. 127) in Van Wert. The event is open to the public and only $1 admission fee or a canned good item. […]
POSTED: 09/23/17 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1 lists highway construction projects taking place this coming week in Van Wert, Paulding, and Putnam counties. Projects include the following: Van Wert County Ohio 709, between Jonestown Road and Venedocia Street/Marys Road, west of Venedocia, will close October 9 for approximately 14 days for […]
POSTED: 09/23/17 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor LIMA — A late rally came up short, as the Van Wert Cougars fell to the Shawnee Indians 35-27 on Friday. After trailing by 21 points in the first half and 22 in the third quarter, the Cougars (3-2, 2-2 WBL) scored twice and were driving for a potential game-tying score […]
POSTED: 09/23/17 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor COLUMBUS GROVE — The Crestview Knights used three second half scores to pull away from a stubborn Columbus Grove team, 36-13 on Friday night. The Knights improved to 5-0 (2-0 Northwest Conference), while the Bulldogs dropped to 1-4 (1-1 NWC). “It was a gritty win for our young men,” Crestview head […]
POSTED: 09/23/17 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representative Craig Riedel (R-Defiance) has announced that the Ohio House has passed legislation that would designate the month of May as “Drive Ohio Byways Month.” Ohio has 27 byways, which are scenic routes upon which cultural, historic, and natural attractions can be seen and are some of the best ways […]
POSTED: 09/23/17 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The jury in the Christopher Peters murder case carefully weighed the evidence before finding Peters guilty of all charges in the beating death of 15-month-old Hayden Ivan Ridinger back in November 2016. Peters, 27, was found guilty of aggravated murder, an unspecified felony, and one count each of felonious assault and endangering […]
POSTED: 09/22/17 at 9:30 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The murder trial of Delphos resident Christopher Peters is heading into its fifth and possibly final day, with the defense expected to rest its case in the morning, with closing arguments to follow. The jury will then receive instructions from Van Wert County Common Pleas Judge Martin D. Burchfield prior to deliberations. […]
POSTED: 09/22/17 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Artists Group East head Robert Malcolm announced Friday, September 15, that he has withdrawn his client, “M*A*S*H*” star Jamie Farr, from the upcoming national touring production of Tuesdays with Morrie, which was set to open September 25 on a four-month multi-city tour. The show was scheduled to be in Van Wert at the […]
POSTED: 09/22/17 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The United Way of Van Wert County would like to remind everyone that collection efforts for the 2017 United Way Day of Caring Food Drive are well under way. As the green barrels begin popping up at local businesses for food donations, the United Way encourages all to keep a spare can […]
POSTED: 09/22/17 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — The Crestview Local School District is asking parents and community members for input on a district assessment survey. Surveys may be completed by going to www.crestviewknights.com and clicking on the “Community/Student Survey” section at the top of the page. The survey will close Monday, October 9. The district thanks those involved in advance […]
POSTED: 09/22/17 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: News