Submitted information CONVOY — Presale tickets for Friday night’s Crestview vs. Columbus Grove homecoming football game will be available on Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. in the athletic office. Presale price is $5 for adults and $4 for students. All tickets at the gate are $6. Homecoming coronation will start at 6:30 p.m. […]
POSTED: 09/20/18 at 3:12 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Jacqueline L. “Jackie” Wells, 87, of Van Wert, died at 7:52 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Jackie was born December 18, 1930, in Van Wert, the daughter of Herbert “Poke” and Bernice (Johnson) Brotherwood. On June 7, 1952, Jackie married Cleo E. Wells. Both her parents and […]
POSTED: 09/19/18 at 10:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information Thousands of blood donations are needed each and every day to help meet the needs of accident victims, cancer patients, children with blood disorders, and others. To help make a difference, Van Wert County residents are invited to give blood with the American Red Cross at the Van Wert Day of Caring […]
POSTED: 09/19/18 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — Crestview High School is gearing up this week for its annual Fall Homecoming event. CHS Student Council members, with the help of the high school cheerleaders, have been busy planning festivities for the community. Wednesday evening will feature the 2018 Homecoming Parade, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. and run […]
POSTED: 09/19/18 at 7:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $139,980 to Convoy Fire and EMS for operations and safety through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. “Ohio firefighters and first-responders work every day to protect our families,” said Brown. “We […]
POSTED: 09/19/18 at 7:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Who likes to cook on a Friday night? There is no reason to do so this Friday, September 21, when the Van Wert Federation of Teachers is sponsoring its Scholarship Supper. The meal will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the S.F. Goedde Building gymnasium, with takeout meals also available. […]
POSTED: 09/19/18 at 7:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Brumback Library will have its Fall Book Sale on Saturday, September 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Library’s Reading Room, 215 W. Main St. in Van Wert. Hardbound books, DVDs, paperbacks, and a wide array of other materials will be available for purchase.
POSTED: 09/19/18 at 7:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert Police Department solve its investigation into tampering with a railroad crossing. At 8:18 a.m. on Monday, September 17, CFE Railroad contacted the police department and reported that its signals had been tampered with, causing the railroad safety system to malfunction […]
POSTED: 09/19/18 at 6:52 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor After playing three consecutive games against state-ranked teams, another big challenge awaits the Van Wert Cougars during homecoming week. Despite a 1-3 (0-3 WBL) record, the Shawnee Indians are a team that can cause problems for any opponent, as evidenced by last week’s game against St. Marys. The Indians pulled to […]
POSTED: 09/19/18 at 6:23 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — At first glance, Friday night’s homecoming game between Crestview and Columbus Grove might appear to be a mismatch. After all, the Knights are 4-0 (1-0 NWC) and ranked No. 4 in this week’s Division VII poll, while the Bulldogs are 2-2 (1-0 NWC). However, Crestview head coach Jared Owens […]
POSTED: 09/19/18 at 6:23 am. FILED UNDER: Sports