James A. “Jim” Thomas, 74, of Convoy, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born January 14, 1944, in Mendon, the son of Freda (Dillbone) and Max Thomas, who both preceded him in death. In 1972, he married the former Becky Wolf, who also preceded him […]
POSTED: 12/06/18 at 9:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Crestview Football program concluded its season with head coach Jared Owens and his coaching staff recognizing the team’s accomplishments throughout the season that ended in the regional semi-finals. Football Scholar Athletes include: (above, row 1, left to right) – Caylib Pruett, Logan Gerardot, Kaden Short, Riley Saylor, Griffin Painter, Jordan Perrott, Derick Dealey, Kole […]
POSTED: 12/06/18 at 9:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Crestview football cheer program recently recognized the squad’s accomplishments during the 2018 season. Cheer Scholar Athlete awards were presented to (row 1, left to right): Maisee Short, Dreama Hampton (also won MVP award), Chelsea Taylor, Josce Gallimore, and Emily Barricklow. Row 2: Jamie Balliet, Alyssa Hoersten, Haley Sheets, Lexi Harter, Nevaeh Pruett, and Alex […]
POSTED: 12/06/18 at 9:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Van Wert will try to rebound from season opening loss to Lincolnview, Crestview will play on Saturday only and Lincolnview will play twice this weekend, the second full weekend of the 2018-2019 boys’ high school basketball season. Van Wert (0-1) vs. Parkway (2-0) The Cougars will open the home portion of […]
POSTED: 12/06/18 at 5:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information There is nothing quite like seeing something from childhood come to life. At the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio, staff members love being able to share that feeling with the latest generation. The children’s book classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been transformed into a live show through the magic of puppetry […]
POSTED: 12/06/18 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Director Marcia Drake has announced her upcoming retirement from the Van Wert County Department of Job and Family Services (VWCDJFS), effective December 31. During her 21-year tenure at the VWCDJFS, Drake has been a valuable and productive employee to the county. Serving previously as business administrator of the county DJFS Fiscal Department […]
POSTED: 12/06/18 at 4:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information PAULDING — Westwood Behavioral Health will be hearing another testimonial of a graduate from the local Drug Court and Intensive Outpatient Treatment programs. This time, however, it will be a graduate from Westwood’s Paulding County program. The session will be held Monday, December 10, from 6-7:30 p.m. Drug Court is a sentencing alternative treatment program for people […]
POSTED: 12/06/18 at 4:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — House Bill 336, the Reinstatement Fee Amnesty Initiative, has created a six-month program for driver license reinstatement fee reduction and waiver for offenders whose driver licenses have been suspended for specific violations. The initiative only applies to a driver license or permit suspension; it does not apply to a commercial driver […]
POSTED: 12/06/18 at 4:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information OAKWOOD — Cooper Farms has released a video series on hog farming and environmental care on the company’s social media platforms and YouTube. As Cooper Farms continues to grow and builds relationships in new areas, the videos will serve as a way for the company to introduce itself, explain what it does […]
POSTED: 12/06/18 at 4:22 am. FILED UNDER: Farm
Members of the Van Wert Area Photography Club traveled to the Richardson Bretz Memorial Building in Celina on November 27 to see professional photographer Chuck Haney’s hour-long multimedia presentation. Members of the Lima and host Celina camera clubs, as well as enough interested others, including Haney’s mom, filled the room. Several of those present expressed their satisfaction […]
POSTED: 12/06/18 at 4:14 am. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News