Job Fair to be held in Nov. at fairgrounds

VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Fair is having a Job Fair in the Junior Fair Building on Friday, November 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Those interested in registering a business contact the Van Wert County Fair Board at 419.238.9270 or 419.605.5600.

Vantage’s Gonzalez wins weekly award

Robbie Gonzalez is this week’s Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week. The senior football player from Crestview attends Vantage Career Center and is the first Vantage student to receive the award. Athletic administrator Trent Kreischer called Gonzalez “a gentle giant” and head football coach Jared Owens said “Robbie is one […]

OHSAA Board of Directors meet in C’bus

Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors held its regularly scheduled October meeting Thursday at the OHSAA office. The following are highlights from the meeting. – The Board was updated on the schedule and format of the OHSAA football playoffs and state championship games. Of note, all playoff games […]

Meeting focus on understanding settings

I mentioned last week how impressed I was with Carrie McKeddie’s graphic about “Understanding Your Camera”. The ISO setting can influence your aperture setting, and, therefore, your shutter setting. Outside these three interrelated factors are the influences of the qualities of the lens, the amount of illumination and your purpose for taking the photo.  Her chart should help you to decide your settings for […]

Wassenberg Halloween Party coming up

Get your tickets now! Make your Halloween plans with us! Everyone is welcome to for Wass-in-Space, a spaced-out retro, glam, Sci-fi, Star Wars, Bowie, Bauhaus. b-movies. Some of our favorites, like dance master Vourteque is returning with some new mixes called Glitch Funk, to keep your feet on the floor. Vanity Crash, a high-energy band […]

How can they be in 2 places at once?

I know many of you are looking forward to seeing bluegrass favorites Dailey & Vincent at the Niswonger this Saturday night.  I also know, because many of you have told me, you look forward to seeing them on RFD TV every Saturday night. Jaimie Dailey and Darrin Vincent brought their vast experience in bluegrass, traditional country […]

Wayne R. Messenger

Wayne R. Messenger, 68, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday morning, October 24, 2018, at his residence. He was born November 21, 1949, in California, the son of Carl Ray and Billie Messenger, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include a son, John (Jodi) Messenger of Spencerville; a sister, Ruth (Andy) Reese of La Habra, […]

Crestview names RMA Award recipients

VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — The Convoy Community Foundation, in conjunction with Crestview High School, established the “Crestview High School RMA (Right Mental Attitude) Award” during the last school year. The award is presented to students who exhibit strong moral character, leadership, service, and school pride — all vital pieces of the Right Mental Attitude. […]

VWCS places AD on administrative leave

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer Van Wert High School athletic director Craig Hershey has been placed on paid administrative leave by superintendent Vicki Brunn, who made a brief statement about the situation during Wednesday’s monthly Van Wert City Board of Education meeting. “I have placed Craig Hershey, our athletic director, on paid administrative leave,” Brunn told board […]

11 people appear in Common Pleas Court

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Eleven people appeared for criminal hearings this past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Of those, two people entered pleas during arraignment hearings held during the week. Benjamin McIntosh, 42, of Delphos, pleaded not guilty to a charge of possession of cocaine, a felony of the fifth degree. He was […]