Well, it happened this past Saturday- the sleeper concert of the year. It seems one occurs once every year or two. This time it was Chloe Agnew and the Atlanta Pops. No matter how much publicity you put out, people don’t recognize the name and therefore make the judgement they aren’t interested in seeing it because they don’t […]
POSTED: 03/21/18 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Marilyn H. Etzler, 88, of Van Wert, passed away at 9:37 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2018, at Hearth & Home of Van Wert. She was born November 23, 1929, in Van Wert, the daughter of Luther D. and Luella M. (Nofer) Carlo, who both preceded her in death. On March 11, 1951, she married G. […]
POSTED: 03/20/18 at 6:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Lincolnview Local Board of Education approved a resolution supporting an Ohio School Boards Association resolution on school safety, appointed Board President Michelle Gorman as board representative to the Vantage Board of Education, provided an update on the district’s community center project, and talked about the need to renew the district’s permanent […]
POSTED: 03/20/18 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Ohio) has introduced bipartisan legislation with members of the Energy and Commerce Committee to reform the outdated over-the-counter (OTC) monograph system. The legislation, the Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act, modernizes the monograph framework and allows new, safe products to come to market more quickly while addressing safety issues […]
POSTED: 03/20/18 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Just a reminder that the deadline to purchase tree seedlings and flower seeds from the Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District is this Friday, March 23. The seedlings are available in packets of 10 at a minimal cost. The following seedling species are available: American arborvitae, Austrian pine, Colorado blue spruce, […]
POSTED: 03/20/18 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information A grand opening ribboncutting will be held for the Van Wert Dog Park in conjunction with an Easter Bone Hunt being held at the park at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31. The event, hosted by 540 Martial Arts, is free to the public and will include eggs filled with dog treats. Dogs […]
POSTED: 03/20/18 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information WREN — The Wren Christmas Society will be holding a soup and sandwich fundraiser from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at The Building in Wren. The menu will include a choice of soup, sandwich, drink, and dessert. Cost of the meal is a freewill donation. Carryout will be available. The money raised will […]
POSTED: 03/20/18 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS — The Division III and IV boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Monday by members of the statewide Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. Crestview High School’s Javin Etzler was named to the All-Ohio second team. The 6-7 junior averaged 15.2 points and 7.6 points per game while leading the Knights to […]
POSTED: 03/20/18 at 12:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Lincolnview girls’ basketball program recently celebrated the end of their season with their awards banquet. Special award winners (pictured above) were: Maddie Gorman (Most Improved Player), Olivia Gorman was named (Most Valuable Player), and Lakin Brant (Lancer Award). Seven girls (pictured below) were presented with the NWC Scholar Athlete Award: Frankie Carey, Kayla Schimmoeller, […]
POSTED: 03/20/18 at 12:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports The popular Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy “Student Athlete of the Week” award will return in April. All area spring sports coaches (baseball, softball, track and field and tennis) and athletic directors may submit nominations for the award by emailing sports@thevwindependent.com. One name will be drawn each week and the […]
POSTED: 03/20/18 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports