DAVE MOSIER/independent editor LIMA – A 2017 criminal conviction handed down in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court in connection with meth labs in the Ohio City area was recently affirmed on appeal by the Ohio Third District Court of Appeals. The appeal was filed by Dan J. Swoveland, who sought to overturn his conviction […]
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VW independent/submitted information As the premiere for the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio’s Ignite 2018-19 season gets closer with every passing day, there are more and more things to look forward to in this incredible season. With every approaching event, the Niswonger aims to ignite lives with star-powered entertainment. This Wednesday, August 8, […]
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Van Wert Propane is sponsoring a Business Day at the YMCA’s Camp Clay Aqua Center on Tuesday, August 7. 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 Barry Crone of Van Wert Propane. YMCA photo
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VW independent/submitted information ST. MARYS — Midwest Electric recently donated $10,250 to 15 west central Ohio charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Community Connection Fund. Since the program started in 1998, the Midwest Electric Community Connection Fund has provided $1,040,589 to 867 area projects. The latest recipients of grants include: Community Health Professionals in Van […]
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VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County’s travel program has had a busy summer. The first trip of the 2018 season was to Cape Cod in May; Washington, D.C., Gervasi Winery in Canton and a Mystery trip in June. July was host to a Garden tour in Carleton, Michigan, to the Proven Winners Four Star […]
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VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Planning Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, in City Council Chambers to finalize the plat for the Landing at Dickinson Farms subdivision and to discuss a zone change for 122 S. Wayne St. in Van Wert from R-2 to B-1.
POSTED: 08/07/18 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Northwest Conference coaches have tabbed the Crestview Knights as the preseason favorite to win the 2018 Northwest Conference football championship. All eight NWC head football coaches submitted anonymous ballots to www.thevwindependent.com sports. Each coach ranked conference teams from 1-8, and totals were then used to determine the final rankings. A first […]
POSTED: 08/07/18 at 4:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — On the heels of a 18-6 (7-1 NWC, 2nd place) season, Crestview is looking for even bigger and better things during the upcoming volleyball season. 12th year head coach Tammy Gregory must fill the void left by the graduation of three All-NWC players – Ally McCoy, Abigail Bagley and […]
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Van Wert independent sports DEFIANCE — Van Wert finished 14th out of 21 teams at the Defiance Bulldog Boys Golf Invitational held Monday at Eagle Rock Country Club in Defiance. Napoleon captured the title with a team score of 342. The Cougars finished with a team score of 392, and were led by junior Zane […]
POSTED: 08/07/18 at 4:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports/submitted information Despite hot temperatures and high humidity, Lincolnview began the 2018 high school golf season by hosting the Lady Lancer Invitational at Hickory Sticks Golf Course on Monday. The Thunderbirds of Lima Central Catholic created some heat of their own as they shattered the tournament record with a 309, which easily […]
POSTED: 08/07/18 at 4:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports