VW independent/submitted information The Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio is teaming with the Van Wert County Ministerial Association, which is working with Harvest Recovery Ministries and the Office of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, to bring “Epidemic of Hope” to the region. Darryl Strawberry, four-time World Series champion, eight-time All Star, New York […]
POSTED: 02/22/18 at 8:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Jana J. McClain has been selected the 2017 Trooper of the Year at the Van Wert post. The selection of Trooper McClain, 45, is in recognition of outstanding service during 2017. Fellow officers stationed at the Van Wert post chose Trooper McClain based on her leadership abilities, […]
POSTED: 02/22/18 at 8:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information BLUFFTON — Crestview senior forward Paige Motycka was selected as the 2017-2018 NWC Player of the Year in voting by Northwest Conference girls basketball coaches. Motycka edged out senior Carlee McCluer of Columbus Grove in a close vote. Last year’s player of the year, Paige Bellman (Columbus Grove) was awarded an “Honorary Player […]
POSTED: 02/22/18 at 7:23 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor With the 2017-2018 winter sports regular season coming to an end, I thought I’d share some random thoughts about basketball, bowling, wrestling and other sports, and I’m interested to know what you think. You can email your thoughts and/or views to sports@thevwindependent.com. Basketball state rankings The final boys’ basketball state rankings […]
POSTED: 02/22/18 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports/submitted information The Olympic Lanes Junior High bowling team finished the WOHSBC Junior High Conference North Division season tied for second place in the conference with a 5-1 record on the season, with the lone loss coming in the first week against conference champion Wapakoneta Red. The team had three girls place […]
POSTED: 02/22/18 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Our topic this week has several ways to be the theme of your photograph. The first way is to show a person or something being transported such as kids in a bus or the cars on a flatbed trailer. The second way would be to show a person or something transporting a person or something. An […]
POSTED: 02/21/18 at 10:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
Thanks to all who came out to our Vintage Velvet Valentine’s Ball, featuring Distant Cousinz of Toledo! As always they were fantastic and, if possible, may get better every time. Van Wert Represents! is on view through March 4. Be sure to stop in and check out the work! Art Classes: Classic Watercolor: Tuesday mornings […]
POSTED: 02/21/18 at 10:27 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
The Niswonger Performing Arts Center just announced the new 2018-19 Enrich Community Concert Series this past weekend. It went on sale this past Tuesday to members, starting with the top level Maestro members. Next week, sales will open to Principal members and the following week to Musician members. General sales for the series package will begin March […]
POSTED: 02/21/18 at 10:25 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Maxine V. Helstad, 86, of Van Wert, died 11:21 p.m. Tuesday February 20, 2018, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born January 16, 1932, in Antwerp, the daughter of Walter and Mary (Wyman) Wallace, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, Rodney (Karen) Helstad Jr. of Spencerville; an […]
POSTED: 02/21/18 at 9:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Waneta R. Sandlin, 89, of Elida, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at her residence. She was born January 12, 1929, in Gomer, the daughter of Rudy and Emma (Moore) Brunk, who both preceded her in death. She married Hubert Sandlin, who died June 16, 2001. Survivors include two sons, James (Cindy) Sandlin of Lima […]
POSTED: 02/21/18 at 9:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries