Former Van Wert First Ward councilman Fred Fisher (left) listens as Council President Jon Tomlinson reads a proclamation honoring him for his service to the city. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 02/13/18 at 8:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A number of local officials participated in the first-ever Donuts for Dignitaries event at the YWCA of Van Wert County Monday morning. While most of the dignitaries, which included Van Wert County Probate-Juvenile Judge Kevin Taylor, Van Wert Municipal Court Judge Jill Leatherman, Van Wert Police Chief Joel Hammond, and County Commissioner […]
POSTED: 02/13/18 at 8:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education formally accepted the resignation of superintendent Mike Estes during Monday night’s monthly meeting. Estes, who has led the district for 10 years, announced his intentions to not renew his contract with the district late last year. His final day is scheduled to be July […]
POSTED: 02/13/18 at 8:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
North Union United Methodist Church recently presented PLC Health Clinic with a check for $500. The donation is the proceeds from the church’s U.S. 127 yard sale in the summer. The PLC Health Clinic is a non-profit, 100 percent locally funded clinic that provides free pregnancy testing, limited obstetric ultrasound, and STI testing for women and men. In addition […]
POSTED: 02/13/18 at 8:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) program is an international organization designed to provide opportunities for gardening enthusiasts of all types and levels to acquire training in numerous aspects of gardening and landscaping, develop long-lasting friendships with other MGVs, to learn from other MGVs, and provide an outlet for those who want to […]
POSTED: 02/13/18 at 8:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor The 2017-2018 girls’ high school basketball regular season will come to a close this week and sectional tournaments will begin next Tuesday. Van Wert, Crestview and Lincolnview each hope to end the regular season on a high note heading into tournament play, and head coaches Rob Adams, Mark Gregory and Dan […]
POSTED: 02/13/18 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports HAVILAND — Paige Motycka finished with 25 points and Crestview outscored Wayne Trace in each of the four quarters en route to a 57-33 non-conference win on Monday night. The victory extended Crestview’s winning streak to nine games and it ended Wayne Trace’s 13 game winning streak. The Lady Knights led […]
POSTED: 02/13/18 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Western Buckeye League wrestlers, coaches and fans will converge on Van Wert High School for the WBL tournament on Saturday. Weigh-ins will begin at 8 a.m., doors will open at 9 a.m. and wrestling will start at 10 a.m. Finals will begin 30 minutes after the final consolation match. Tickets for […]
POSTED: 02/13/18 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports/submitted information Van Wert’s girls’ bowling regular season came to an end on Monday night with a 2183-2077 senior night victory over Lincolnview at Olympic Lanes. Top scores came from Cloey Spry (140), Ashley Matthews (147), Kaylee McPhail (178) and Lorrie Decker (188 and 220). The Lady Cougars also received support from […]
POSTED: 02/13/18 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert topped Lincolnview 2833-2693 in boys’ bowling action at Olympic Lanes on Monday. Ian Ellis (206, 233 – 439) led the Cougars, followed by Gavin Barnes (189, 214 – 403), Troy Weaks (171, 202 – 373), Steele Stabler (217, 144 – 361) and Nathan Bidlack (182). Lincolnview was led by […]
POSTED: 02/13/18 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: Sports