VW independent/submitted information Just a reminder that Van Wert High School will be hosting a College Credit Plus meeting this evening. The Ohio Department of Education began the College Credit Plus program for all students enrolled in Ohio schools. College Credit Plus has two fundamental positions: Students must be enrolled in both college and high […]
POSTED: 01/24/18 at 8:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Barbara L. Rice, 68, of Van Wert, died Sunday afternoon, January 21, 2018, with family by her side. She was born April 9, 1949, in Toledo, the daughter of Robert J. and Leona R. (Miller) Maxson, who both preceded her in death. On April 11, 1975, she married Rodger D. Rice, who survives at the residence. […]
POSTED: 01/23/18 at 11:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Linda S. Prowse, 67, of rural Convoy, died at 8:35 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center (Dupont Road) in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born March 18, 1950, in St. Marys, the daughter of Donald W. and Virginia M. (Veit) Dicke, who both preceded her in death. On July 18, 2000, […]
POSTED: 01/23/18 at 2:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council honored outgoing president Pete Weir, heard a presentation from the Van Wert Peony Festival Committee, and received a pre-annexation submission from attorney Chuck Koch for a new city residential subdivision during its meeting Monday in Council Chambers. Council President Jon Tomlinson presented Weir with a plaque honoring his […]
POSTED: 01/23/18 at 9:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
P.S. LUHN/special to the VW independent Recently, I got a chance to see a play by an acknowledged master of the thriller. The following plays, by award winning author Ira Levin, were all adapted into successful films: Rosemary’s Baby, The Boys from Brazil, and The Stepford Wives. They are all considered “classics”. Another in the […]
POSTED: 01/23/18 at 9:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Off Stage Productions will have auditions for Beautiful, Crazy by J. Patrick Moss, at Vantage Career Center, 818 N. Franklin St. in Van Wert, on Tuesday, February 20, and Wednesday, February 21, at 7 p.m. both nights. Enter at door number 7. Best parking is straight in on the North driveway. (The driveway farthest […]
POSTED: 01/23/18 at 9:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County Democrats have scheduled a meet-and-greet gathering at 6 p.m. Thursday, February 8, at the Ohio City Community building. Democrats will be hosting Sara Dixon Lape, the Democratic nominee for Van Wert County auditor. There is a potluck scheduled, with meat and drinks provided. Other northwest Ohio Democratic candidates will be in […]
POSTED: 01/23/18 at 9:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Carl L. Hattery, 87, of Van Wert, died at 7:28 a.m. Monday, January 22, 2018, at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky. He was born March 11, 1930, in Hicksville, the son of Addison Hays Hattery and Maude Gamble, who both preceded him in death. On October 18, 1969, he married the former J. Eleanore Williams, who […]
POSTED: 01/23/18 at 8:26 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — Lyvia Black’s play down the stretch helped Crestview pull away from the stubborn Van Wert Lady Cougars during Senior Night at Ray Etzler Gymnasium on Monday. The 5-5 senior guard hit three foul shots and a bucket in the final 38 seconds to help give the Lady Knights a […]
POSTED: 01/23/18 at 8:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor It was just what the doctor ordered for the Cougars – a 58-55 Western Buckeye League home victory over Shawnee (11-3) on Friday, followed by a 64-40 road win over Bryan (5-9) on Saturday. Those wins snapped Van Wert’s four game losing streak, and head coach Mark Bagley said the little […]
POSTED: 01/23/18 at 8:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports