Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — For the second time this week, Crestview’s defense held an opponent to under 25 points. Crestview defeated Fort Jennings 59-24 on Tuesday, then topped Allen East 52-23 on Thursday. On the strength of a free throw and basket by Lyvia Black and buckets by Ally McCoy and Paige Motycka, […]
POSTED: 12/22/17 at 5:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Columbus Grove used free throws to defeat Lincolnview 51-31 on Thursday. The Bulldogs were 23-27 (85 percent) from the foul line, while the hosts hit three of just four foul shots. After trailing 12-8 at the end of the opening quarter, Lincolnview was outscored 14-8 in the second quarter and trailed […]
POSTED: 12/22/17 at 5:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
A combined memorial service for George and Ramona Bostick will be conducted at noon Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Van Wert. Gathering hours for family and friends starting at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hudson Valley Honor Flight, P.O. Box 375, Walden, NY 12586. […]
POSTED: 12/21/17 at 9:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor More than 100 active and retired teachers attended Wednesday’s Van Wert City Board of Education as a show of solidarity and to learn what the next step would be in contract negotiations. With the feeling that both sides were close in coming to an agreement, the board decided against moving beyond mediation […]
POSTED: 12/21/17 at 8:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent One person was arraigned and five others appeared for criminal hearings this week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Justin Murphy, 30, of Van Wert, pleaded not guilty to a charge of vandalism, a felony of the fifth degree. His bond was set at $10,000 cash or commercial surety and a […]
POSTED: 12/21/17 at 7:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Sergeant Jonathon Gray was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and Trooper Michael Mahaffey was promoted to the rank of sergeant on November 19 and were recognized by Colonel Paul A. Pride, Patrol superintendent, during a ceremony on Wednesday at the Patrol’s Training Academy. Lieutenant Gray will remain at the Van Wert Post […]
POSTED: 12/21/17 at 7:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Ohio Department of Health issued a news release on December 8 about rising flu activity, and the geographic spread being elevated to “regional.” Flu activity in Ohio has now been elevated to “widespread,” the highest level. During last year’s flu season, flu activity in Ohio didn’t reach “widespread” geographic spread until mid-January. During the […]
POSTED: 12/21/17 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The City of Van Wert is reminding residents that, as of Tuesday, January 2, 2018, trash pick-up must be the same day as recycling pick-up, per city ordinance. City residents are encouraged to discuss the trash pick-up requirements with their trash hauler to ensure the new process is implemented. As of January 2, […]
POSTED: 12/21/17 at 7:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 held their annual local Hoop Shoot Competition at the Goedde Building on Sunday. Pictured above are the girls champions: Cali Gregory (12 and 13 year old division, 20 shots made) and Kaci Gregory (8 and 9 year old division, 21 shots made). Pictured below are (front row): Dalton Keysor (boys […]
POSTED: 12/21/17 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Vantage Winter Sports Spirit Day – Did you know that you could participate in home school extra-curricular activities such as sports, cheerleading, and pep band while attending Vantage Career Center? The Vantage students pictured above are all winter sports athletes at their home school. Photo submitted
POSTED: 12/21/17 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports