Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS GROVE — Caden Ringwald scored 24 points, including two foul shots toward the end of regulation and five more from the free throw line in overtime, as Lincolnview defeated Columbus Grove 69-66 on Friday night. It was the fifth consecutive victory for the Lancers (5-1, 2-0 Northwest Conference). The Bulldogs […]
POSTED: 12/23/17 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports HARROD — Crestview held Allen East to just two points in the first third quarters, and cruised past the Mustangs 75-27 on Friday night. The game was over early, as the Knights enjoyed a 23-2 lead at the end of the first quarter. Crestview led 48-15 at halftime and 65-17 after […]
POSTED: 12/23/17 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Michael L. “Cheesie” Chesbro, 42, of Convoy, passed away at 6:44 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at his residence. He was born July 15, 1975, to Danny and Jessie (Searfoss) Chesbro of Van Wert. On December 10, 2005, he married Amanda (Workman) Chesbro, and she survives in Convoy. Cheesie is also survived by his five […]
POSTED: 12/22/17 at 5:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Robin Renee Ream, 58, passed away in early December at her home in Paulding. She was born August 12, 1959, in Van Wert, the daughter of Geraldine L. (Hurless) Akom, who survives in Haviland, and the late Clarence Randall Ream. Other survivors include two sons, Jamie L. (Kimberly) Ream of Vandalia and Dennis Robert Lynn […]
POSTED: 12/22/17 at 4:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The YMCA of Van Wert County has always provided excellent sports, recreational, and fitness facilities to its members. Now, those facilities include a 27-hole golf course, with the donation of Hickory Sticks Golf Club to the Y. The YMCA’s Board of Directors unanimously voted to accept the debt-free gift of Hickory Sticks […]
POSTED: 12/22/17 at 8:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representatives John Becker (R-Union Township) and Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) announced that nine additional members have signed onto one or more of six Right-to-Work related Ohio constitutional amendments. HJR 8: Private-sector Right-to-Work — No worker should be required to subsidize a union as a condition of employment. Furthermore, this amendment […]
POSTED: 12/22/17 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent Four people appeared for criminal hearings on Thursday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Two of those in court appeared for change of plea hearings. Heather Frisbie, 34, of Ohio City, changed her plea to guilty to a charge of aggravated possession of drugs, a felony of the fifth degree. She then […]
POSTED: 12/22/17 at 8:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information With the recent categorization of influenza as “widespread” in Ohio, the Van Wert Count Health Department is urging local residents to get flu shots. Flu vaccination can help keep people from getting sick, missing work or school, and prevent flu-related hospitalization and death. The more people who get vaccinated help protect others, including […]
POSTED: 12/22/17 at 8:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in supporting a pair of bills to help veterans and reservists find employment. One of the bills, S. 1393, the Jobs for Our Heroes Act, expands the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in a streamlined manner to reservists and active duty members of […]
POSTED: 12/22/17 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview senior basketball player Paige Motycka has been named as this week’s Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week. Motycka, who was nominated by Athletic Administrator Dave Bowen, scored 30 points during Tuesday’s 59-24 win over Fort Jennings, and she scored 17 points in Thursday’s victory over Allen East. She has […]
POSTED: 12/22/17 at 5:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports