Genevieve Louise Schell

Genevieve Louise “Jenny” Schell, 97, of Convoy, passed away at 3 p.m. Monday, January 8, 2018, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born April 4, 1920, in Van Wert County, the daughter of Walter and Wilhelmina Catherine (Giessler) Klein, who both preceded her in death. On December 30, 1948, she married […]

Coaches Corner: Bagley, Hammons, Best

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Two local teams – Van Wert and Lincolnview – are trying to shake off successive losses, while Crestview is 7-3 after a 3-2 start. This week’s Coaches Corner features thoughts from coaches Mark Bagley, Brett Hammons and Jeremy Best Van Wert head coach Mark Bagley The Cougars have lost five of […]

Late baskets lead Lincolnview over Kalida

Van Wert independent sports A late trey by Olivia Gorman and a basket Kayla Schimmoeller turned out to be the winning points in Lincolnview’s 40-39 victory over visiting Kalida on Tuesday night. Gorman’s three pointer came with under 40 seconds left in the game, while Schimmoeller’s bucket came with less than five seconds left on […]

City Council holds 1st meeting of 2018

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council welcomed a new member, and a new president, during its first meeting of the new year on Monday. First-time At-Large Councilman Joel Penton and returning First Ward Councilman Jeff Agler joined re-elected City Council members Joi Mergy, Ken Markward, Steve Trittschuh, Warren Straley, and Bill Marshall in being […]

Lincolnview board reorganizes for 2018

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Lincolnview Local Board of Education had a busy agenda for its January board meeting, with a number of guests attending. New board member Mark Zielke and returning board members Eric Germann and Lori Snyder were sworn in by Treasurer Troy Bowersock, while Michelle Gorman was re-elected board president and Kirk Berryman […]

Dedication set for new Cross Over the Hill

VW independent/submitted information The newest Cross Over the Hill Bible education facility will be formally dedicated on the afternoon of Sunday, January 21. The public is invited to attend a dedication ceremony at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center at 1:30 p.m. The ceremony will feature speaker Joel Penton and music by Ryan Holliday. Following the […]

Thomas Edison sets develop. screenings

VW independent/submitted information Developmental screenings for children age 3-5 will be offered to residents of the following school districts in Van Wert County: Crestview, Delphos, Lincolnview, Parkway, Spencerville, and Wayne Trace. The screenings will be held at the Thomas Edison Early Childhood Center on Friday, February 16. Screening hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]

Stout, Etzler lead Knights past Miller City

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — A 14-0 run that spanned the final half of the second quarter and the opening minutes of the third period keyed Crestview’s 63-47 non-conference win over Miller City at Ray Etzler Gymnasium on Monday night. With the game tied at 30 in the second quarter, Javin Etzler hit a […]

Motycka scores 30, Lady Knights win big

Van Wert independent sports CONTINENTAL — Paige Motycka scored 30 points to lead Crestview to a 73-37 win over Continental on Monday night. The non-conference victory improved Crestview’s overall record to 6-4. Eight of Motycka’s points were scored in the first quarter, and the Lady Knights led 12-8 at the end of the period. The […]

Keith B. Weldy

Keith B. Weldy, 54, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, January 1, 2018, after a short battle with brain cancer. He was born August 11, 1963, in Van Wert, the son of William and Pauline (Doner) Weldy, who both survive in Middle Point. Keith is also survived by […]