VW independent/submitted information The Vantage Preschool, where children learn and play, is now accepting registrations for children ages 3 to 5 years old. The preschool offers a morning program that runs from 8:20 to 10:50 a.m. or an all-day session from 8:20 a.m. to 2:20 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The preschool serves as a learning […]
POSTED: 03/08/18 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor ADA — A size differential was a key factor in Wednesday night’s Division II district semifinal at Ohio Northern University. Wauseon fielded a starting lineup of 6-0, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and 6-9, and the top-ranked Indians used that size to post a 51-41 victory over Van Wert. Wauseon improved to (24-0) […]
POSTED: 03/08/18 at 7:09 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor The 2017-2018 boys’ basketball season may be over for the Lincolnview Lancers, but it’s fair to say it was an exciting one for players and fans. The season came to an end last Friday with a 60-52 loss to Wayne Trace in the Division IV sectional title game at Paulding High […]
POSTED: 03/08/18 at 7:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Anthony M. Pavlides, age 37, of Van Wert, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2018, at his residence. He was born July 3, 1981, in Columbus, the son of Michael Pavlides, who survives in Valparaiso, Indiana, and Sandra (Kincaid) Pavlides, who preceded him in death. On March 22, 2014, he married Lindsay N. (Ruposky) Pavlides, […]
POSTED: 03/07/18 at 10:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
LaVerne Allison Stetler, 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Celina Manor in Celina. He was born April 12, 1922, the son of Emanuel and Alta (Allison) Stetler, who both preceded him in death. Six siblings, Harold, Lowell, Kermit, Basil, Florice, and Neva, also preceded him in death. Funeral services will be […]
POSTED: 03/07/18 at 10:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Jerry Zimmerman, longtime board member and director for the Van Wert Civic Theatre, says there are lots of takeaways from attending regional and state community theatre competitions and watching other groups perform. However, for VWCT’s upcoming production of The Great American Trailer Park Musical, the takeaway was a bit more tangible: the […]
POSTED: 03/07/18 at 9:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Red Cross will be celebrating Red Cross Month by hosting a preparedness event at Lee Kinstle GM Sales & Service (650 W. Ervin Road in Van Wert) on Saturday, March 17. The event will run from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and will begin with a 1-mile fun run at 9 […]
POSTED: 03/07/18 at 9:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The United Way Board, in an effort to thank the Rivals United schools of Lincolnview and Crestview, wanted to allow the students who led in the success of this year’s contest determine what organizations would benefit from some extra donations. Lincolnview and Crestview each received $1,000 to “give back” to the organizations of their choice. Crestview is allocating its $1,000 […]
POSTED: 03/07/18 at 9:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor ELIDA — Crestview teetered on the brink of elimination from the OHSAA Division IV district tournament, but the Knights found a way to rally past Ottoville 72-67 in double overtime at the Elida Fieldhouse on Tuesday night. After a missed trey by Javin Etzler, Derick Dealey tracked down a rebound and […]
POSTED: 03/07/18 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview’s Javin Etlzer drilled a trey near the end of the third quarter in Tuesday’s Division IV district semifinal game against Ottoville. The shot gave Crestview a 36-29 lead. Video by Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 03/07/18 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: Sports