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Thursday, Mar. 28, 2024

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council approved funding for park projects from State Capital Improvement money, while cancer survivor Carole Motycka attended Council to receive a mayoral proclamation on colon cancer awareness on Monday. Council heard Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming speak about Ohio Department of Natural Resources capital improvement money the city received for […]

POSTED: 02/26/19 at 8:41 am. FILED UNDER: News

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer With Crestview working on plans to open that district’s own Early Childhood Center, Lincolnview officials are now looking at their own options. The two currently use space at the Thomas Edison Center in Van Wert and one option is for Lincolnview to remain there, while other options are to add on to […]

POSTED: 02/26/19 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: News

Several hundred people were at Vantage Career Center’s annual Open House and Taste of Vantage event on Monday. Along with sampling food from local vendors, prospective students, their parents, and community members were able to learn more about Vantage’s many classes and programs. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent

POSTED: 02/26/19 at 8:27 am. FILED UNDER: News

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer CONVOY — Crestview Local School District students will be in school longer in parts of March and April due to an excessive number of calamity days. The Board of Education formally approved an amended school calendar during Monday night’s monthly meeting. “The week of March 11 — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and […]

POSTED: 02/26/19 at 8:26 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Historical Society opens the 2019 season this Sunday, March 2, and will be open from 2-4:30 p.m. every Sunday from March through November.   The Historical Society has a new president with new and exciting goals for the museum and the organization. Gary Showalter replaces outgoing president Theresa […]

POSTED: 02/26/19 at 8:22 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent/submitted information WILLSHIRE — The Willshire Lions Club will be holding its annual pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, March 9.   The breakfast will be held from 6-11 a.m. at the Willshire American Legion post (State Street next to Willshire Home Furnishings). Donations will be accepted for the breakfast, with proceeds being used to […]

POSTED: 02/26/19 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: News

Van Wert independent sports Three Van Wert Cougars and one Lady Cougar have been named All-Western Buckeye League in basketball. Drew Bagley was named to the All-WBL First Team, Nate Place landed on the All-WBL Second Team and Owen Treece earned Honorable Mention accolades. Bagley averaged 11.6 points per game, along with a team high […]

POSTED: 02/26/19 at 12:19 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around good wishes to area athletes and teams, the high school postseason, Lincolnview, the continuous clock rule, to take a bye or not take a bye, and tournament sites. Good luck Best of luck to all area boys’ basketball teams in this week’s tournament and good […]

POSTED: 02/26/19 at 12:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

All of the contestants in Saturday’s “Ohio Has Talent!” competition are shown prior to the announcement of the winners. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent

POSTED: 02/25/19 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: News

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Celina High School sophomore Lauren Jean Schroeder was the top winner of Saturday’s 12th annual “Ohio Has Talent!” competition/fundraiser held at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. The event is sponsored by Community Health Professionals as a fundraiser for its hospice operation. Schroeder, who played and sang Queen’s “Somebody to […]

POSTED: 02/25/19 at 8:36 am. FILED UNDER: News