VW independent/submitted information Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Chase D. Black has been selected the 2018 “Trooper of the Year” at the Van Wert post. The selection of Trooper Black, 24, is in recognition of outstanding service during 2018. Fellow officers stationed at the Van Wert post, chose Trooper Black based on his leadership abilities, […]
POSTED: 12/21/18 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Christmas came early for some Van Wert County organizations, thanks to the generosity of Van Wert City Schools staff and parents. Staff members in the high school, middle school, and elementary school were encouraged to participate in “Jeans for JA”, where staff members could wear jeans the week prior to Christmas break in turn for […]
POSTED: 12/21/18 at 8:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information OAKWOOD — On Wednesday, the Cooper Family Foundation provided a $750,000 contribution to Camp Lakota, a Boy Scout camp in Defiance that serves northwest and west central Ohio. The donation will go toward funding for a new hall at the camp. The relationship between the Boy Scouts of America and Cooper Farms […]
POSTED: 12/21/18 at 8:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
I Crestview High sophomore basketball guard Olivia Cunningham is this week’s Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week. “Liv has a GPA of 3.98 and is an amazing student, is a gym rat and can be frequently found in the gym getting extra shots up and working out. Her dedication in […]
POSTED: 12/21/18 at 5:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Crestview 51 Allen East 40 The Lady Knights pulled away from Allen East in the second half and posted a 51-40 win on Thursday. Crestview led 26-24 at halftime, then outscored the Lady Mustangs 15-7 in the third quarter and 10-9 in the final period. Olivia Cunningham led all scorers with […]
POSTED: 12/21/18 at 5:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information DELPHOS — Delphos Jefferson High School, a Division VI school in Region 24, is looking for a head varsity football coach. Any qualified candidate should send a cover letter and resume with references to: Kent Smelser, Athletic Director 901 Wildcat Lane Delphos, Ohio 45833
POSTED: 12/21/18 at 5:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information CONVOY — The Crestview Knight Pride Club will be honoring recent regional participants and All-Ohio with special recognition for their special accomplishments on Friday. The 2017-18 regional-runner up boys’ basketball team and the 2018 regional runner-up football team will be honored during the boys’ basketball game with Allen East. Also, 2018 alumni Dylan […]
POSTED: 12/20/18 at 2:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education welcomed a new board member and also heard presentations from Kristi Fuerst, Van Wert City Schools marketing and public relations specialist, and Van Wert Economic Development Director Stacy Adam, during its final regular board meeting of the year. Rachel Dickman was recently selected by the […]
POSTED: 12/20/18 at 9:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer The Lincolnview Local Board of Education is getting outside help to examine the possibility of adding a preschool facility. During Wednesday night’s monthly meeting, board members unanimously approved a contract with Garmann Miller & Associates of Minster to conduct a preschool facility feasibility study, with an eye on potential expansion or renovation. […]
POSTED: 12/20/18 at 8:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation (VWAPAF), along with The Van Wert County Foundation, announce that Tafi Stober has been named the next executive director of the Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation. Stober has over 20 years of professional and personal pursuits that are rich in brand and marketing management, […]
POSTED: 12/20/18 at 8:56 am. FILED UNDER: News