Marsh renames auditorium for Ron Bagley

VW independent/submitted information A surprise announcement was made at the 2018 Marsh Foundation Christmas party when the Administration Building’s auditorium was renamed Bagley Auditorium. The name change is in honor of former director Ronald R. Bagley. Bagley was born November 26, 1937. On July 1, 1962, he was employed at The Marsh Foundation at the […]

VWCS releases Quality Profile for district

VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert City School District strives to ensure each and every single student receives a quality education that will provide them with the opportunity to reach their fullest potential — not only as students, but as citizens of the Van Wert community. VWCS administrators and staff members collaborated to put together […]

Crestview grad involved in ONU research

VW independent/submitted information ADA — Ohio Northern University student Mackenzie Riggenbach of Van Wert is involved in research projects that will provide invaluable experience for her future academic and professional pursuits. Riggenbach, a senior psychology major, graduated from Crestview High School. Riggenbach is the head research assistant for ONU associate professor of psychology Phillip Zoladz, […]

United Way update

Christmas came early to the United Way of Van Wert County. Executive Director Vicki Smith was presented with a check from Brent Agler, administrator of Van Wert Moose Lodge 1320 for $1,485.42 to be used in the 2018 campaign. The local Moose lodge will be providing support to the 29 agencies that United Way funds. #HowDoYouFit? United […]

Venedocia Lions decorate area villages

VW independent/submitted information VENEDOCIA — For the last several decades, members of the Venedocia Lions Club have constructed, maintained, placed, and removed lighted holiday decorations that adorn the village of Venedocia each Christmas season. Over the years, decorating efforts have been extended to the village of Elgin and now to the community of Landeck. Club […]

Daniel E. Taylor

Daniel E. Taylor, 70, of Venedocia, passed away at 6:17 a.m. Sunday, December 16, 2018, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 14, 1948, in Lima, the son of Charles and Juanita (Longbrake) Taylor, who both preceded him in death. Dan spent most of his life working for himself doing […]

Ruth Irene (Cross) Cooper

Ruth Irene (Cross) Cooper passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, in Delphos. She was born in the Marble Town area of Delphos on March 15, 1926, the daughter of William Jasper Cross and Nell Virginia (Fair) Cross, who both preceded her in death. Ruth was married to George Franklin Cooper on February 2, 1945, at […]

C’view moves forward with facility project

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer CONVOY — After months of planning and discussion, the Crestview Local Board of Education agreed to move forward with plans to add classrooms to the current school building. During Monday night’s monthly meeting, board members passed a resolution to advertise and receive bids for the project, which will lead to the addition […]

Groups participate in VWCF program

VW independent/submitted information Seven local non-profit organizations recently dedicated time, money, and resources to capacity building program. The program, IMPACT, was hosted by The Van Wert County Foundation and aimed at increasing the capacity of non-profit organizations by developing and strengthening skills, instincts, abilities, processes, and resources. Serving as an informational resource and acting as a catalyst […]

Van Wert native to appear on ‘Mad Money’

VW independent/submitted information A Van Wert native will be appearing on CNBC’s “Mad Money” program hosted by investment guru Jim Cramer Tuesday evening to talk about the success of the company he serves as president and chief executive officer. For the past 3½ years, Jim Cline, son of the late Clarence and Veva “Ve” Cline, […]