Van Wert independent sports Here are final scores from Friday night’s area high school football games. Western Buckeye League St. Marys 38 Van Wert 6 Celina 56 Elida 36 Ottawa-Glandorf 35 Bath 10 Wapakoneta 32 Shawnee 6 Kenton 48 Defiance 10 Midwest Athletic Conference Marion Local 51 Parkway 7 St. Henry 37 Delphos St. John’s […]
POSTED: 09/07/18 at 9:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Members of the Crestview High School Graduating Class of 1963 recently met for their 55th reunion. Class members include (first row, from the left) Judy Kiracofe Foust, Sharon Ward Clark, Beverly Allison, Lora Germann Brothers, Jane Kreischer Germann; (second row) Gayle Stevens, Jerry Etzler, Jerry Lautzenheiser, Dave Hummel, Dwight Rhoades, Ellen Germann Clayton, Sandy Clifton […]
POSTED: 09/07/18 at 4:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Linda L. Sidle, 73, of Van Wert, moved to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 6, 2018. She was born October 7, 1944, in Van Wert, the daughter of John and Edythe (Glenn) Stahl, who both preceded her in death. On July 29, 1967, she married Loren L. Sidle, and he survives in Van Wert. […]
POSTED: 09/07/18 at 4:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert County Republican Central Committee has unanimously selected Nathan Vandenbroek to replace retired County Treasurer Beverly Fuerst. Central Committee Chair Thad Lichtensteiger, who said it was the first time in his memory that the Central Committee had unanimously selected someone for a position, was pleased with the appointment. “We’re delighted […]
POSTED: 09/07/18 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer A new housing development planned for Van Wert has received the blessing and support of the Vantage Career Center Board of Education. During Thursday night’s meeting, board members unanimously approved a 30-year, 100-percent tax increment financing (TIF) resolution and compensation agreement with G4 Partners, a local group planning to build The Landing […]
POSTED: 09/07/18 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Paul Hoverman, the only executive director the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio (NPAC) has had in its 12 years of existence, has announced his pending retirement. Hoverman, who is also coordinator for performing arts for The Van Wert County Foundation — a job the foundation created specifically for him — […]
POSTED: 09/07/18 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert High School has scheduled an informational meeting for parents or guardians of junior and senior students regarding financial aid. The VWHS Office of Student Services has arranged for Phil Birkey, financial aid counselor at Ohio Northern University, to make a presentation on the financial aid process. Birkey will explain the step-by-step procedures […]
POSTED: 09/07/18 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview High School senior Riley Saylor is this week’s VW independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week. Saylor, who was nominated by Athletic Administrator Trent Kreischer, plays football and baseball for the Knights and maintains a 3.3 GPA. “Riley is a wide receiver and defensive back on the football team,” Kreischer said. “He […]
POSTED: 09/07/18 at 6:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Volleyball Van Wert 3 St. Marys 1 Make it seven wins in seven tries for Van Wert, after Thursday’s 25-14, 23-25, 25-17, 25-27 WBL win at St. Marys on Thursday. Adrianna Grothause led the Lady Cougars with 27 digs and four aces, while Jamison Clouse had 17 kills and seven blocks. […]
POSTED: 09/07/18 at 6:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview’s Lexi Gregory (3) attempts to spike the ball during Thursday’s match against Wayne Trace. Gregory finished with 19 kills, 19 digs and was 12-12 serving to help the Lady Knights to a 25-23, 25-17, 24-26, 25-14 victory. Crestview (3-1) will host Parkway on Monday. Photo by Wyatt Richardson/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/07/18 at 6:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports