Charles August “Chuck” Markward, 61, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born July 27, 1956, in Lima, the son of Don and Isabelle Rose Markward. His father survives in Delphos and his mother preceded him in death. Other survivors include a brother, Philip John […]
POSTED: 12/28/17 at 1:29 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The second round of Crestview High School RMA Award recipients were recently recognized at a varsity boys’ basketball game. The Convoy Community Foundation, in conjunction with Crestview High School, has established the Crestview High School RMA Award this school year. The recipients include J. Thomas, K. Leeth, E. Greulach, S. Smith, C. Young, and L. […]
POSTED: 12/27/17 at 9:13 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
VW independent/submitted information Twig I met on December 12 at the Community Health Professionals Building for the annual Christmas party. Members of the CHP staff prepared and served a delicious lunch, while Twig I Chairman Mae Stoller welcomed everyone to the meeting. She read a thank-you card from Trinity Friends Food Pantry for the items […]
POSTED: 12/27/17 at 9:11 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of articles on The Van Wert independent’s top stories of 2017. SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer As the end of 2017 draws near, The Van Wert independent is looking back at the top 17 stories of 2017. Each day through Saturday, we’ll recap the area’s important stories from […]
POSTED: 12/27/17 at 8:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce listed some of the highlights of 2017, its 95th year, with President/CEO Susan Munroe noting that more than 3,300 people attended Chamber events during the year. At a glance, the Chamber participated in 18 ribboncuttings and a number of special events. Highlights include the following: […]
POSTED: 12/27/17 at 8:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Main Street Van Wert, the historic preservation and revitalization organization, focused on the economic vitality of historic downtown Van Wert, welcomes three new board members for the 2018-19 term. Each of the new board members has a varied level of interest in the community, while all three also bring a plethora of […]
POSTED: 12/27/17 at 8:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports Boys’ basketball teams from Crestview, Lincolnview and Van Wert will be in action during the New Year’s holiday weekend. Here is a brief preview of the games. Crestview Knights The Knights (4-2, 2-0 NWC) have two tough games on tap this week. Crestview will play a somewhat rare Wednesday game on […]
POSTED: 12/27/17 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Van Wert City Schools is proud to announce its new athletic website is now available for viewing. The new website was designed by the district’s marketing team to match the five educational websites that went live August 1, 2017 and includes both high school and middle school athletics. Students in the high school’s […]
POSTED: 12/27/17 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Editor’s note: This is the first of a series of articles detailing The Van Wert independent’s top stories of 2017. SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer As 2017 draws to a close, The Van Wert independent is looking back at the top 17 stories of 2017. Each day through Saturday, we’ll recap the area’s important stories from the year. Since […]
POSTED: 12/26/17 at 8:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Local gasoline prices are mostly below the state average, with the lowest prices nearly 14 cents lower than Ohio’s average price of $2.38 per gallon, and a penny lower than last week’s lowest price, but higher than its highest. Low price last week was $2.259, while the highest was $2.339 per gallon. […]
POSTED: 12/26/17 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: News