‘All is Calm’ at NPAC

A full house was on hand to experience the emotion and musicality of Sunday’s performance of All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914. The stark stage was offset by brilliant singing and acting that brought home the dramatic events of that first Christmas during World War I. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent

Patrol gives back to families for Christmas

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Troopers from the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol were at Walmart on Sunday afternoon for the post’s “Shop with a Cop” Christmas shopping program. According to Post Commander Lt. Johnathan Gray, two families were identified in conjunction with the local Salvation Army to participate in the program. The […]

Amvets donation

Amvets Post 698 in Middle Point provided a monetary donation to the Boy Scouts Troop 32 for the purchase of wreaths for the presentation of Wreaths Across America. Shown in the photo is Evan Elling of Troop 32 receiving the donation from Amvets Post 698 Commander Logan Welker. photo provided

Van Wert gasoline prices decrease again

VW independent/submitted information Several Van Wert service stations had gasoline prices lower than the state average, although others were above that benchmark on Monday morning. Three stations, Murphy USA in the Towne Center shopping center, and the Pak-A-Sak Marathon stations on North Washington and South Shannon, were selling gasoline at $2.04 per gallon Monday morning. […]

Pond Seed donation

Pond Seed recently presented Wayne Trace Local Schools with a check for $1,770 from its “Sign Me Up” program where $1 was donated for every AgriGold and Pond Seed Company sign put up in local fields the last two years. Farmers feed people and, with the money, Wayne Trace will start a fund to assist […]

YWCA to host Christmas-themed yoga

VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County will be hosting a session of Christmas-themed yoga classed on Wednesday, December 19, starting at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Those wanting to participate should register by calling 419.238.6639 or emailing jmcclain@ywcavanwertcounty.org. “We are excited to offer this event during […]

Twig II members have Christmas party

VW independent/submitted information Beverlee Profit welcomed 29 members of Twig II to the group’s annual Christmas party at Elks Lodge 1197 on December 10. Twig II members were also greeted by members of the Program Committee. The invocation was given by Judy Fox, and a delicious meal prepared by Teresa Glossett of the Elks was […]

Wayne Trace cruises past Lincolnview

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor HAVILAND – Wayne Trace held Lincolnview scoreless in the second quarter and went on to defeat the visiting Lancers 55-42 on Saturday. The Raiders improved to 4-1 with the victory, while Lincolnview fell to 3-2. Already leading 15-8 after one quarter, Jace Vining drilled a triple, then Alex Reinhart hit consecutive […]

Etzlers combine for 37, Crestview wins

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY – A strong second half, especially on defense sparked Crestview led to a 61-35 victory in the home opener over Edgerton on Saturday. The Knights led the Bulldogs 30-24 at halftime, then outscored Edgerton 14-3 in the third quarter and 17-8 in the final period. In addition to the second […]

Monday Mailbag: December 17, 2018

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag features questions about officiating, scores, defense and the college football playoff. Q: Does officiating seem worse this year? Name withheld upon request A: Here’s the thing about officiating – someone is always going to be upset no matter how good or bad the crew is. Regardless of […]