Emil H. Schnelle Jr.

Emil H. Schnelle Jr., 84, of Convoy, passed away early Sunday, November 18, 2018, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born October 27, 1934, in Auglaize County, the son of Emil H. Schnelle Sr. and Hazel M. (King) Schnelle, who both preceded him in death. Emil attended York High School in rural […]

Regional runners-up

Shown is the Crestview Knights football team with its regional runners-up trophy following a very successful season and playoff run that ended Saturday with a 48-20 loss to Fort Loramie in the Division VII, Region 28 championship game at Lima Spartan Stadium (a story and accompanying photos are on the Sports page). Bob Barnes/Van Wert […]

Ohio A-G provides holiday shopping tips

VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine offers consumer protection tips for the holiday shopping season. Consumers are expected to spend an average of about $1,000 during this year’s holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation, and complaints about shopping (both in stores and online) are one of the most common […]

VW gas prices all under $2.50 a gallon

VW independent/submitted information Van Wert gasoline prices dropped last week, with the low price seven cents lower than last week and close to the state average of $2.41 per gallon. The low price locally was $2.44 at the Murphy USA station in the Towne Center shopping center, while the Lassus Handy Dandy, One Stop Shop […]

WCS announces Grand Illumination event

VW independent/submitted information WREN — The Wren Christmas Society put up decorations in that village on Saturday, November 17, and the Grand Illumination will be held this coming Saturday, November 24, at dark (approximately 6 p.m.). The winner of the “Create Your Own Christmas Scene” contest will be announced on Tuesday, and that child will […]

Monday Mailbag: November 18, 2018

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag includes questions about Crestview football, an All-District selection, OHSAA, parking and LaMelo Ball. Q: With Crestview out of the playoffs, who do you think will win the Division VII state championship? Name withheld upon request A: After Saturday’s games, my first thought is McComb or Fort Loramie. […]

State semifinal pairings made official

Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the pairings and neutral sites for the football state semifinals November 23 and 24. The winners will advance to the state championship games at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton November 29, 30 and December 1. During the first four rounds […]

Lady Cougars holding food drive

The Van Wert Lady Cougars will open the new basketball season at home against Ottoville on Friday, November 23. In conjunction with Van Wert High School’s recent Student Council food drive, all spectators are invited to donate two canned goods to receive $1 off the admission price. All donations will benefit the Ohio City Food […]

Fort Loramie ends Crestview’s season

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor LIMA — Fort Loramie snapped a 14-14 tie by returning the second half kickoff for a touchdown and from there the Redskins were in control on the way to a 48-20 Division VII Region 28 championship game win over the Crestview Knights at Spartan Stadium on Saturday. Crestview’s (11-2) finished with […]

Judge Straley speaks to Twig II members

VW independent/submitted information Twenty-seven members of Twig II met in the conference room at Van Wert Health on November 12. They were greeted by Corrine Mowry. After the invocation given by Barb Sunderland, lunch was served by the hospital. Samantha Turnwald of the Van Wert County Council on Aging shared with the group upcoming events […]