Frances ‘Pauline’ Brown

Frances “Pauline” Brown, 97, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Maplewood of Shane Hill nursing home in Rockford. She was born January 25, 1921, in Georgia, the daughter of John Osborn and Alma Terue Daniel, who both preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her husband, […]

Homecoming royalty

Crestview Winter Homecoming Queen Kara Strabbing poses with her court following ceremonies held between the junior varsity and varsity boys’ basketball games on Saturday. Bob Barnes/VW independent

Gasoline prices decrease in VW, Ohio

VW independent/submitted information Gasoline prices in Van Wert are a few cents lower than last week, with the lowest price currently $2.30 per gallon at the Murphy USA station in the Towne Center shopping center. One Stop Shop on North Washington Street is second at $2.32 a gallon, while four stations, the two Pak-A-Sak Marathon […]

Entries now accepted for art competition

VW independent/submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has announced submissions for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition are being accepted until March 1. All artwork will be displayed at Owens Community College in Perrysburg Township. High school age students that live or attend school in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District are encouraged to submit their […]

DeWine has Purdue Pharma statement

Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued the following statement following Purdue Pharma’s announcement that the company intends to cease marketing opioids to doctors: “Purdue Pharma‘s announcement that they will no longer send out sales reps to promote OxyContin to doctors is a victory for everyone, but it’s too little, too late. […]

VW’s Jacoby Kelly hits milestone Sat. night

Van Wert’s Jacoby Kelly joined the 1000 point scoring club during Saturday night’s game against St. Henry. Needing six points to reach the milestone, the 5-10 senior guard scored points 1000 and 1001 with a driving left-handed layup with 4:42 remaining in the second quarter. Kelly went on to finish with 13 points, but the […]

C’view controls second half vs. Wayne Trace

Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — Crestview trailed visiting Wayne Trace 30-28 at halftime, but put up 44 second half points to win Saturday’s non-conference rivalry game 72-42 at Ray Etzler Gymnasium on Saturday night. The Knights led 13-12 after one quarter, Wayne Trace enjoyed an 18-15 scoring edge in the second period. The Knights outscored […]

Boys’ hoops: sectional matchups are set

Van Wert independent sports Pairings have been scheduled for the 2017-2018 OHSAA boys’ basketball sectionals. Division II at Findlay High School Van Wert (10-8) earned the No. 5 seed and will play No. 12 seed Maumee (3-14) on Wednesday, February 28, at 6:15 p.m. The second game that night will feature No. 6 seed Kenton […]

On the Air: radio stations WKSD/WERT

Van Wert independent sports Here is this week’s (February 12-17) high school basketball broadcast schedule for radio stations WKSD 99.7FM and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games also stream live at www.thevwindependent.com. Unless otherwise noted, coverage will begin at approximately 7 p.m. with tipoff at 7:30 that evening. Please note the schedule is subject to change. Monday, […]

Tryouts set for NWOHIO girls’ AAU team

Submitted information NWOHIO Basketball Club has added a girls program. Northwest Ohio Basketball Club is an AAU summer basketball team that travels to various NCAA sanctioned tournaments. The club has had many years of success in winning tournaments. The Girls Northwest Ohio Basketball Club will have tryouts on March 4, for seventh and eighth graders […]