Gale Yoh

Gale Yoh, 87, of Haviland, passed away at 9:14 p.m. Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born October 7, 1931, in Scott, the son of Edith (McClure) and Joshua Yoh Sr., who both preceded him in death On June 1, 1951, Gale married the former Shirley E. Adkins, […]

Helen Eileen Davis

Helen Eileen Davis, 90, of Rockford, died at 1:50 a.m. Friday, January 18, 2019, at her home after a lengthy illness.   She was born November 29, 1928, at home in Liberty Township, Mercer County, the daughter of William and Amelia Katherine (Bollenbacher) Weinmann, who both preceded her in death. In January 1949, she married Doyle […]

VWAEDC lists development highlights

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation recently released its annual report for 2018 showing increased development opportunities, as well as more dollars coming into the county for development projects. Stacy Adam, VWAEDC executive director, noted that approximately $80 million in capital investment was announced or completed in 2018, with highlights including […]

VWSO provides info on county accidents

VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach provided information Thursday on two accidents that occurred Wednesday and Thursday mornings. The sheriff advised that deputies investigated an ATV crash in Pleasant Township early Thursday morning.   Sheriff Riggenbach said his office received a 9-1-1 call at 2:59 a.m. Thursday, with the caller advising he […]

VW Optimists plan essay, oratory contests

VW independent/submitted information The Optimist Club of Van Wert invites area students to enter its annual Essay and Oratorical contests, for the opportunity to win prize money and the possibility of earning thousands of dollars in scholarships. Essay Contest The Optimist Club Essay Contest encourages students to write about the topic, “When All the World’s Problems are […]

C’view Educator HOF inductions tonight

VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — The sixth induction of members into the Crestview Educator Hall of Fame will occur this evening between the junior varsity and varsity boys’ basketball games with Ada.   Four Crestview educators who have made an indelible mark on their students and the Crestview community will be honored. The group includes Jon […]

Rivals United campaign events continue

VW independent/submitted information Rivals United week is approaching fast, with the second event of the week the girls’ basketball game between Lincolnview and Crestview, starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, January 28, at Lincolnview. Before the game, there will be a tailgate party held in the cafeteria starting at 4 that afternoon. The event’s menu is […]

C’view adds day to 2018-19 schedule

VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — Crestview Local Schools will now be in session on Monday, February 18, a day that was previously a scheduled day off.  Per the board-approved calendar, February 18 (Presidents Day) will be used as a make-up date, with all classes and buses running on their regular schedule.

Sarah A. Dudgeon

Sarah A. “Sally” Dudgeon, 88, of Rockford, died Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in Royal Oak, Michigan.   She was born October 3, 1930, in Kokomo, Indiana, the daughter of Clyde E. and Mary Ruth (Miller) Shockley, who both preceded her in death. On September 10, 1950, she married Clois E. Dudgeon, who preceded died June 30, […]

Welch wins weekly award

Lincolnview High School’s Adia Welch is this week’s Northwest Ohio/Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week. The 5-6 senior guard, who was nominated by head coach Dan Williamson, scored a career high 18 points during Saturday’s win over Van Wert. “Adia is a great leader and teammate on and off the floor and her knowledge […]