VW independent/submitted information BOWLING GREEN — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will be available for one-on-one meetings with constituents at the Van Wert County Board of Commissioners office in Van Wert on Monday, December 17. From 9 to 11 a.m., local residents can meet individually with Congressman Latta and discuss issues that are most […]
POSTED: 12/15/18 at 12:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Courthouse will be closed from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 18, for a Christmas luncheon for all county staff members.
POSTED: 12/15/18 at 12:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
Marvin P. Dipple Jr., 61, of Van Wert, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born October 29, 1957, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the son of Marvin Dipple Sr., who preceded him in death, and Janet F. (Johnson) Ghilino, who survives in […]
POSTED: 12/14/18 at 4:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Red Kettle fundraising campaign is the financial mainstay for the charitable efforts of the Salvation Army, but this year’s campaign is languishing for lack of volunteer bell ringers, according to Lieutenant Josh Brookman. As of Monday, this year’s campaign has raised approximately $24,500. That’s down $5,500 from this time in last […]
POSTED: 12/14/18 at 6:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
The second annual Candy Cane Fundraiser for Salvation Army was a huge success at Van Wert Elementary School. The VWES staff and students raised $1,373.67, topping last year’s total of $600 in candy cane sales. Shown with VWES students are Lt. Joshua Brookman of the Salvation Army and fifth-grade teacher Ashley McElroy and first-grade teacher Sara […]
POSTED: 12/14/18 at 6:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Bridges is a statewide program administered by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services through a contract with The Child and Family Health Collaborative of Ohio. As a member of the collaborative, The Marsh Foundation was given the opportunity to help deliver the program to young adults transitioning out of foster care […]
POSTED: 12/14/18 at 6:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
In the spirit of giving and service to others, Crestview Elementary School kindergarten classes collected children’s games to donate to the oncology/hematology floor at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Indiana. The students donated the 52 games gathered for their Christmas service project. Crestview photo
POSTED: 12/14/18 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert High School wrestler Ben Lange is this week’s Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week. The junior, who was nominated by head coach Ben Collins, wrestles in the 126 pound weight class for the Cougars and is a two time letterman. All area winter sports coaches, along with athletic […]
POSTED: 12/14/18 at 5:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Lincolnview hung tough during the first half, but undefeated Spencerville used a dominate third quarter to spark a 57-43 Northwest Conference girls’ basketball win on Thursday. The Lady Lancers trailed 24-20 at halftime and quickly trimmed the deficit to just one on a trey by Brianna Ebel. From there, the visiting […]
POSTED: 12/14/18 at 5:25 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The Van Wert High School boys and girls swim team hosted a dual meet with Elida and Ada High Schools on Thursday. This meet was scored as a double dual. The Cougar boys defeated Ada 52-37, but fell to Elida 34-64. The Cougar girls defeated Elida 68-50 and Ada 70-36. Boys Results (all […]
POSTED: 12/14/18 at 5:20 am. FILED UNDER: Sports