Van Wert independent sports Volleyball Crestview 3 Allen East 1 The Lady Knights improved to 7-3 (2-1 NWC) with a 25-13, 25-20, 22-25, 25-17 victory at Allen East on Tuesday. Bailey Gregory was 18 of 20 serving with four aces and had a team leading 22 digs. Lexi Gregory led the team with 16 kills […]
POSTED: 09/19/18 at 6:22 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview’s Olivia Dealey works against a defender during Tuesday’s NWC home soccer match against Allen East. Unfortunately for the Lady Knights, the Lady Mustangs won 7-0. Crestview will return to action at Continental on Thursday. Photo by Wyatt Richardson/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/19/18 at 6:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Michael Paul “Fergie” Williams, 63, of Rockford, died Monday, September 17, 2018. He was born April 19, 1955, in Van Wert, the son of Bill and Barb Williams, who survive in Mendon. On August 1, 1975, he married the former Deb Bilter, who survives. Other survivors include two daughters, April Christie Williams Vann of Celina […]
POSTED: 09/18/18 at 9:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports The Ohio High School Athletic Association has released the first weekly football computer rankings, which are used at the end of the season to determine which teams qualify for the playoffs. Crestview (4-1) is currently ranked No. 1 in Division VII, Region 28, and if the playoffs were to begin this […]
POSTED: 09/18/18 at 3:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Herbert LaMarr Klewer, 93, of Van Wert, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at his residence. He was born October 11, 1924, in Van Wert, the son of Rudolph C. and Mabel I. (McCoy) Klewer, who both preceded him in death. Herb was a 1943 graduate of Van Wert High School. He went on to […]
POSTED: 09/18/18 at 2:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education learned about a new district outreach committee, approved a Tax Increment Financing request from the Tully Township Board of Trustees, heard a presentation from three district FFA chapter officers, was updated on the classroom construction project, listened to an update on Crestview’s State Report […]
POSTED: 09/18/18 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert High School’s Student Council announces this year’s 2018-2019 Homecoming Court. Homecoming ceremonies will take place this Friday, September 21, at Eggerss Stadium, starting at 6:30 p.m. Homecoming Court members include (front row, from the left) senior queen candidates Arianna Adkins, Noelle Heffner, and Adrianna Grothause; (back row) junior attendant Ali Gemmer, sophomore attendant […]
POSTED: 09/18/18 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is offering recommendations to help Ohioans make wise charitable contributions and avoid scams related to the flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Florence. “We encourage Ohioans to be generous and to help those in need,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We also encourage them to be cautious […]
POSTED: 09/18/18 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Spread the word about a nonprofit’s mission, engage new supporters, fundraise in more ways online — do all this and more with Google for Non-profits. Vantage Career Center and The Van Wert County Foundation are co-sponsoring a workshop for 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in the area to test drive the tools and learn […]
POSTED: 09/18/18 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming has announced that Jefferson Street, from Third to Crawford streets, will be closed at 6:30 p.m. this Wednesday, September 19, for Van Wert High School’s annual football Homecoming Parade. Following the parade will be the school’s annual Powder Puff Football Game in Eggerss Stadium.
POSTED: 09/18/18 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: News