Submitted information The Van Wert High School swim team held their end of the season awards banquet with refreshments and a ceremony on Sunday. Head coach Megan Hurless, along with assistant coaches Martha Martin and Keith Rydell honored seven senior Cougars: Chloe Brake, Brayden Cox, Rebekah Fast, Stephen Hamblett, Dalton Heppeard, Madison Turnwald, and Emma […]
POSTED: 03/15/18 at 6:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Ruth Marie Duprey, 89, of Van Wert, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert. She was born February 12, 1929, in Logan County, the daughter of Agnes (Houchin) and Larimer Herring, who both preceded her in death. She married John J. Smith of Bellefontaine in […]
POSTED: 03/14/18 at 7:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police March 9, 11:38 p.m. — Keli L. Pontius, 31, of 218 S. Tyler St., was arrested at Van Wert Municipal Court for a probation violation. March 10, 3:25 a.m. — Amber L. Baker, 28, of 9945 Pleasant Drive, was arrested in the 100 block of East Sycamore Street on an outstanding warrant […]
POSTED: 03/14/18 at 8:08 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent/submitted information Some fan favorites, as well as entirely new musical experiences, are part of this year’s Fountain Park Summer Music Series. Paul Hoverman, coordinator of performing arts for The Van Wert County Foundation, has just announced the list of concerts for the 2018 concert season. The 2018 edition of the popular summer concert […]
POSTED: 03/14/18 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
P.S. LUHN/for the Van Wert independent I was prepared for a little bit of the white trash craziness that The Great American Trailer Park Musical (hereinafter, TGATPM) would bring. I had been to the state convention and showcase of The Ohio Community Theatre Association (OCTA), an event where the best productions from all over the […]
POSTED: 03/14/18 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Service Club recently donated $500 to cover the cost of the Van Wert High School Robotics Team’s trip to super-regional robotics competition. Shown is Breanne Sudduth from the Service Club with members of the robotics team. The group will be in Scranton, Pennsylvania, this weekend competing against the top 72 teams from 14 […]
POSTED: 03/14/18 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information VENEDOCIA — The Venedocia Lions Club will be sponsoring its annual “all-you-can-eat” Pancakes & Sausage Day this Saturday, March 17. Serving will take place from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday at the Lions Building in Venedocia. Cost of the meal is $6 for those over 12 years of age and $3 […]
POSTED: 03/14/18 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor BOWLING GREEN — Crestview won the battle of the boards and outscored Maumee Valley Country Day in each of Tuesday night’s four quarters, in a 61-45 regional semifinal victory over the Hawks at Bowling Green State University’s Stroh Center. The victory means the Knights (23-3) will play Pandora-Gilboa in Friday’s Division […]
POSTED: 03/14/18 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information CONVOY — Presale tickets for Friday’s Division IV regional championship game between Crestview and Pandora-Gilboa will be available today from 10 a.m. until 3:10 p.m., and Thursday and Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 3:10 p.m. in the Crestview athletic office. They’ll also be on sale from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Thursday in […]
POSTED: 03/14/18 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation is seeking applications for grants from non-profit organizations. The Foundation serves as a philanthropic vehicle for individuals, corporations, and organizations. It supports purpose, inspires growth, and builds the future by administering grants to charitable organizations. It does so to invest in the many charitable activities and programs that […]
POSTED: 03/14/18 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: News