Brumback Library in Van Wert sports a fresh coat of snow from an overnight snowstorm that dropped approximately four inches of the white stuff locally. Schools were on a three-hour delay at 8 a.m. today, with Lincolnview and Crestview extending their school day one hour, if school is in session, and Van Wert not doing […]
POSTED: 02/01/19 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Central Insurance Companies announces applications are now available for the scholarship program of the company’s Educational and Charitable Foundation. This scholarship program was developed to reward and support graduates seeking careers in the property and casualty insurance industry. Central has provided financial security, protection, and peace of mind to policyholders for 143 […]
POSTED: 02/01/19 at 8:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Attorney General Dave Yost is urging Ohioans to watch out for scammers this tax season and to protect their personal information and refund dollars. “Everybody loves a tax refund — especially bad guys, who want yours,” Attorney General Yost said. “They’re rubbing their hands with glee now that it’s tax […]
POSTED: 02/01/19 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has announced his nominations from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District for consideration for acceptance into the United States Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military, and Naval Academies as part of the Class of 2023: “I am honored to nominate the following students from northwest and west […]
POSTED: 02/01/19 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview high school sophomore basketball player Kalen Etzler is this week’s Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week. “Kalen is an excellent student carrying a 3.7 GPA and his hard work in the classroom mirrors his effort on the basketball court,” Athletic Administrator Trent Kreischer said. “Kalen is a people person […]
POSTED: 02/01/19 at 6:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Lincolnview trailed by just one after two quarters, 22-21, but Crestview held the Lady Lancers to 13 second half points in a 49-34 win on Thursday. It was the seventh consecutive victory for the Lady Knights (11-5, 4-2 NWC), while Lincolnview fell to 6-13 (0-6 NWC). Armed with a 27-24 lead […]
POSTED: 02/01/19 at 6:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert held Elida to just two second quarter points and that proved to be the difference in a 42-36 Western Buckeye League victory on Thursday. The Lady Cougars led 8-7 after the first period, then Amira Freeman scored Elida’s only basket of the second quarter, while Abby Jackson hit a […]
POSTED: 02/01/19 at 6:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports ELIDA — Elida won three of five matches wrestled and went on to defeat Van Wert 41-33 in a Western Buckeye League dual match on Thursday. The wins for the Cougars came from Gabe Steyer (138) and his 8-6 decision over Bailey Gibson and Killian Suddith’s 3:29 pin of James Sperry […]
POSTED: 02/01/19 at 6:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports