SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — It was a season full of good memories for the Crestview Knights and their fans. The 22 game regular season and ensuing tournament included a Northwest Conference boys’ basketball championship, a sectional championship, two heart-pounding district wins that led to a district title, a regional semifinal win, 23 victories […]
POSTED: 03/22/18 at 6:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Crestview Lady Knights basketball program concluded its season with head coach Mark Gregory and his coaching staff recognizing the team’s accomplishments throughout the season that ended with a 19-7 record and a district runner-up trophy. Scholar Athletes include: (above, left to right) – Lexi Gegory, Haley Speith, Lyvia Black, Paige Motycka, Ally McCoy, Alyssa […]
POSTED: 03/22/18 at 6:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
COLUMBUS — Upper Arlington High School senior Dane Goodwin was named Ohio Mr. Basketball Wednesday by a statewide media panel. A 6-foot-5 senior, Goodwin averaged 24 points and 10 rebounds for the District finalist Golden Bears. A four-year starter, he set school records for points scored (1,951 points) and rebounds (817). Other finalists for the award were Jerome Hunter […]
POSTED: 03/22/18 at 6:09 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Christie Lynn Ridenour, 52, of Van Wert, died at 12:57 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born August 21, 1965, in Van Wert, the daughter of Gretna L. (Dempsey) Stevens, who preceded her in death, and Donald W. (Linda Brown) Stevens, who survives in Decatur, […]
POSTED: 03/21/18 at 9:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The halls of Lincolnview High School were nearly deserted Tuesday afternoon as high school students were either out on career visits or doing community service projects. Like Van Wert High School Principal Bob Priest a couple of weeks ago, Lincolnview Principal Brad Mendenhall used the day that sophomores took the Pre-ACT test […]
POSTED: 03/21/18 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) responded to President Trump’s opioid announcement by saying he is ready to work with the Administration on public health approaches to combat the addiction epidemic, but that Ohioans need action, not talk. Brown is working to secure funding for Ohio in the budget Congress […]
POSTED: 03/21/18 at 8:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, participated in an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Chase Forwerck on March 17. Forwerck is a member of Boy Scout Troop 45, sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church in Convoy. Forwerck was presented an American flag and an Eagle Scout certificate from the Elks, and […]
POSTED: 03/21/18 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information DEFIANCE — The Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission (NOCAC) is seeking applicants to join the AmeriCorps VISTA program and support the Financial Empowerment Program (FEP). AmeriCorps VISTAs (Volunteers in Service to America) are members of a national service program dedicated to fighting poverty in America. NOCAC’s Financial Empowerment Program is a continuum […]
POSTED: 03/21/18 at 7:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS — The Division I and II boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Tuesday by members of the statewide Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. Van Wert High School’s Jacoby Kelly was named Honorable Mention All-Ohio. The senior led the Cougars in scoring and rebounding – 15 points and seven boards per game […]
POSTED: 03/21/18 at 6:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports For the 24th consecutive year, radio station WKSD 99.7FM will broadcast the entire Boys Basketball State Tournament – 12 games over the course of three days. Games will also stream live at www.thevwindependent.com. Below is the broadcast schedule: Thursday March 22 Division IV (Announcers: Kenny Stabler and Jason Williamson) Berlin Hiland […]
POSTED: 03/21/18 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports