Gasoline prices increase in Van Wert

VW independent/submitted information Gasoline prices in Van Wert had a price range of 16 cents on Sunday, with the Shell station on South Washington Street having the lowest price at $2.33 per gallon, 9 cents lower than the state average. Murphy USA in the Towne Center shopping center was at $2.39 cents per gallon, while […]

Ohio to get additional highway funding

Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) announced that the recently passed government funding measure includes $67 million in new federal funding for Ohio through the Federal Highway Administration, $9.9 million of new funding for Ohio’s public transit agencies, plus additional funding for The Ohio State University and the Transportation Research Center […]

Basketball champions crowned on Saturday

Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS — Four champions were crowned on Saturday, as the 96th annual Boys Basketball State Tournament came to a close at the Jerome Schottenstein Center. Division IV The Midwest Athletic Conference claimed yet another state title, as the Marion Local Flyers (25-4) outlasted Willoughby Hills Cornerstone Christian (21-8) in double overtime, […]

Defiance College to offer eSports

Submitted information DEFIANCE — Defiance College recently announced its newest sport – eSports – joining over 70 institutions nationwide who offer scholarships for student-athletes to compete at the intercollegiate level. Defiance is one of a handful of Division III institutions to offer the varsity sport. “We are excited to be one of the few institutions […]

Student Athlete of the Week nominations

Van Wert independent sports Area spring sports coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to send in nominations for the Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week. Nominations for the award must be submitted via email (sports@thevwindependent.com) by 12 p.m. each Tuesday. One name will be drawn each week and the winner […]

New BBBS board member

Big Brothers Big Sisters announces that Diana Creekmore is a new member of the organization’s Board of Directors. Creekmore is from Van Wert and currently works at Central Insurance Companies. She noted that she is excited to assist in any way that will strengthen the organization. She is also a “Big” in the Supper Club program. BBBS photo

EMA director: Be ready for storm season

VW independent/submitted information In preparation for the spring storm season, Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy reminds residents to start planning now and know how to respond if severe storms or tornadoes threaten the area. Anticipating a possible active spring, McCoy noted that there are a number of ways to obtain severe weather […]

Tickets still available for Prayer Breakfast

VW independent/submitted information Just a reminder that the YMCA of Van Wert County will be hosting its annual Good Friday Prayer Breakfast at 7 a.m. Friday, March 30, at Hickory Sticks Golf Club. This year’s speaker is Van Steyer. Steyer is the owner of Thrix Salon in Van Wert, and she and her husband, Nick, […]

C’view seniors visit Chicago

The Crestview High School senior government class recently explored the city of Chicago on an overnight class trip. Students and chaperones observed a live court case at the Cook County Criminal Court, visited the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum of Natural History, the Skydeck, explored the Magnificent Mile, and tried Chicago-style pizza at Giordano’s on […]

U.S. House OKs Latta anti-terrorism bill

Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C — Legislation authored by U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) to aid the Department of Homeland Security in preventing terrorist attacks was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday by a vote of 417-2. H.R. 4227, the Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act, would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to assess current […]