DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Eight people were sentenced during hearings held Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Zachary Craig, 38, of Van Wert, was given four years in prison on a charge of felonious assault, a felony of the second degree, and 24 months in prison on a charge of failure to comply with […]
POSTED: 10/26/17 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Lincolnview Local Board of Education heard three separate presentations — two by students and the third by guidance counselor Brenda Leeth — during its October board meeting Wednesday evening. The first group of students talked about how much they enjoyed being a part of the United Way of Van Wert County’s […]
POSTED: 10/26/17 at 7:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information ANTWERP — At approximately 12:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, deputies responded to an assault and attempted robbery at 3190 Road 204 in Carryall Township near Antwerp. When the homeowner pulled into his driveway, he noticed a dark colored, large SUV type vehicle parked near his outbuilding. As the homeowner approached his residence, he was […]
POSTED: 10/26/17 at 7:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Vantage Career Center recently held its 2017 United Way campaign. Participation in the campaign this year increased 14 percent over the 2016 campaign. Administrative and staff employees made donations to help support the 27 local agencies currently receiving funding from United Way. Vantage Career Center is a devoted supporter of the United Way and actively participates […]
POSTED: 10/26/17 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) questioned federal officials at a House Energy and Commerce hearing about efforts to combat the opioid epidemic and received assurances that federal agencies will collaborate with him on potential legislation to make data on the crisis more easily available. Latta asked Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz of the Substance Abuse […]
POSTED: 10/26/17 at 7:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor The 2017 high school football regular season will come to a close this weekend. Over 800 Ohio high schools play football, and 224 of them will suit up at least one more time as the OHSAA playoffs begin next Friday. Last week, I went 18-2 and for the season my record […]
POSTED: 10/26/17 at 12:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Heading into Friday’s season finale at Defiance, the Van Wert Cougars have a collective eye on a win, and a 5-5 finish. To get the win, the Cougars will have to shake off last week’s 63-21 loss to Celina. Quarterback Nate Place missed the game due to illness, and he’s out […]
POSTED: 10/26/17 at 12:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — On paper, Friday’s regular season finale between state ranked Crestview (No. 4 in Division VII, 8-1, 5-1 NWC) and Paulding (1-8,0-6 NWC) appears to be a mismatch. But games aren’t played on paper, and Crestview head coach Jared Owens knows the Panthers will present challenges. “Paulding is a team […]
POSTED: 10/26/17 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
I talked about the upcoming concert of the Canton Symphony and their director, Gerhardt Zimmermann in last week’s column. If you’ve been reading, you know that Gerhardt grew up in Van Wert and is a 1963 graduate of Van Wert High School. Based on his accomplishments, Gerhardt is certainly one of the most successful graduates of VWHS […]
POSTED: 10/25/17 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Depending on the weather forecast for Saturday, October 28, the Van Wert Area Photography Club is planning to hold its second Canal Shoot on that day. The plan is to meet at the St. Marys Lock 13 Shelterhouse on the north side of East High Street. It is on the right after North Chestnut Street if […]
POSTED: 10/25/17 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News