Van Wert independent sports The list of 2018 Northwest Conference Spring Sports Scholar Athletes has been released by NWC commissioner James Raabe. To be eligible, a scholar athlete must be a letter winner and have a grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0 during the season to be considered for the gold level, and 3.00 […]
POSTED: 06/09/18 at 4:25 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The waiting is over. On Wednesday afternoon, we unveiled the entire Niswonger 2018-19 season to a packed First Federal Lecture Hall. With season sponsors, Statewide Ford, Van Wert Federal Savings Bank, and Chuck and Karen Koch, we are excited to let everyone in on what we have been working on for the past seven to eight […]
POSTED: 06/08/18 at 9:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News
George A. Palombi, 83, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2018, at his residence in Van Wert. He was born November 11, 1934, in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, the son of Sante and Pasqualina (DeAngelis) Palombi, who both preceded him in death. On April 4, 1959, he married the former Sandra M. Ciccone, who survives. […]
POSTED: 06/08/18 at 8:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Vantage Career Center Board of Education heard a presentation on Vantage’s new Participation Points system, as well as an update on the school’s mew LPN program, during its June meeting on Thursday. Vantage High School Director Tony Unverferth reported on the Participation Points system, noting that schools must have some type […]
POSTED: 06/08/18 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Housing Department of the YWCA of Van Wert County has scheduled a free learning event for Van Wert and surrounding communities. Human Trafficking 101 will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, July 16, in the basement of First United Methodist Church in Van Wert. YWCA Housing Director Jamie Evans will lead […]
POSTED: 06/08/18 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Laudick’s Jewelry is sponsoring a Business Day at the YMCA’s Camp Clay Aqua Center on Wednesday, June 18. Because of the sponsorship, those using the Aqua Center that day will pay only a $3 admission charge. Shown with Camp Clay Director Kevin Morrison is Katie Laudick of Laudick’s Jewelry.YMCA photo
POSTED: 06/08/18 at 8:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Veterans Service Office is asking that World War II, Korea, or Vietnam veterans that have still not attended one of the Veterans Recognition Dinners to contact the office at 419.238.9592 or stop in at the Van Wert County Courthouse, Room 101 (Monday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 […]
POSTED: 06/08/18 at 8:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert enjoyed a home ACME baseball sweep over Bath and Shawnee on Thursday. One game lasted just five innings and featured a no-hitter, while the second game was a low scoring shutout. Van Wert 15 Bath 0 Hayden Maples and Josh Halker held Bath hitless in a run-ruled, 15-0 summer […]
POSTED: 06/08/18 at 7:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports HAVILAND — Crestview stunned Wayne Trace and in the process notched the team’s third straight ACME win, 7-6 over the Raiders on Thursday. It was the first loss of the season for Wayne Trace (5-1), while the Knights improved to 3-2. The victory avenged an 8-2 season-opening loss to Wayne Trace. […]
POSTED: 06/08/18 at 7:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Van Wert man was sentenced to prison during a hearing held Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. David Krieg, 25, was given 16 months in prison on a charge of domestic violence, a felony of the fourth degree. Judge Martin D. Burchfield also gave Krieg credit for 36 days […]
POSTED: 06/07/18 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: News