Editor’s note: Because of the seriousness of the offense and the attention school violence and threats are getting nationwide, the Van Wert independent has amended its policy of identifying only juveniles age 16 or older to include information on the younger suspect in this case. DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Students from Van Wert and Crestview high […]
POSTED: 03/03/18 at 9:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Several area capital projects have been announced as part of the state’s biennial Capital Budget, which was introduced this week. State Representative Craig Riedel (R-Defiance) and State Senator Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) noted the budget includes several local projects among the $2.6 billion earmarked statewide for infrastructure projects. A total of […]
POSTED: 03/03/18 at 8:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — At an Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing, U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) questioned an official from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) about law enforcement efforts to combat the opioid epidemic and coordination between the agency and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The hearing, entitled “Combatting the Opioid Crisis: Helping […]
POSTED: 03/03/18 at 8:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Sister City Cultural Exchange program is currently seeking 8-10 students between the ages of 13 and 17 during the summer of 2019 to be part of Van Wert’s Sister City delegation to Sumoto City, Japan. Information and application packets have been provided to Crestview, Lincolnview, and Van Wert high […]
POSTED: 03/03/18 at 8:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor FINDLAY – For the second time in three nights, the Van Wert Cougars took care of business at the Division II sectional at Findlay High School. The Cougars defeated Maumee 58-40 in Wednesday’s semifinal, then all five starters finished in double figures as Van Wert ousted Western Buckeye League foe Bath […]
POSTED: 03/03/18 at 7:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
No. 1 seed Crestview rallied past upset-minded Parkway 55-48 to win the Division IV upper bracket sectional championship at Van Wert High School on Friday night. Crestview trailed the Panthers 40-36 entering the fourth quarter, but the Knights put together a solid eight minutes and outscored the Panthers 19-8 in the final period. Javin Etzler […]
POSTED: 03/03/18 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports PAULDING — When the two teams met in December, Lincolnview posted a 67-49 victory over Wayne Trace, but the Raiders turned the tables and won Friday’s matchup 60-52 to capture the Division IV sectional title at Paulding High School. Lincolnview’s season came to an end at 16-8, while Wayne Trace improved […]
POSTED: 03/03/18 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
William Bowen Evans, 80, of Van Wert, died at 6:40 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. He was born November 2, 1937, in Chase, Michigan, the son of James J. and Nellie (Mohr) Evans, who both preceded him in death. He married Nancy J. (Tribolet) Evans, and she […]
POSTED: 03/02/18 at 11:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Jimmie Dale Lindeman, 68, of Ohio City, died surrounded by his family at 6:40 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born October 26, 1949, in Delphos, the son of Edwin and Lela (Putman) Lindeman, who both preceded him in death. He married Susan (Agler) Lindeman and she survives of Ohio City. […]
POSTED: 03/02/18 at 11:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The interesting thing about today’s subject is the fact that just about any two- or three-dimensional object has either a general or specific shape. While water may take a variety of shapes, a pyramid, cone or ball are all specific shapes. Shapes may also be related to the condition of something. For example, a wrecked car may […]
POSTED: 03/02/18 at 9:50 am. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News