It is so hard to believe we are only two concert events away from completing our 12th season at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. I think I say it nearly every year, but it reminds me of Carol Burnett’s sign-off song: “I’m so glad we had this time together, just to have a laugh or sing […]
POSTED: 04/25/19 at 1:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer Future state funding for schools was a topic addressed during Wednesday night’s meeting of the Lincolnview Local Board of Education. During his monthly report to the board, Treasurer Troy Bowersock noted there are two school funding plans — one by State Representatives Bob Cupp (R-Lima) and John Patterson (D-Jefferson), and another by […]
POSTED: 04/25/19 at 1:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Van Wert man was sent to prison during sentencing held Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Sean Ramos, 25, was sentenced to 17 months on a fourth-degree degree felony charge of attempted tampering with evidence, as well as two 180-day jail sentences on one count each of domestic violence […]
POSTED: 04/25/19 at 1:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach has announced that this Saturday, April 27, his office will again be participating in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The Sheriff’s Office is working in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency to give Van Wert County residents another opportunity to rid their […]
POSTED: 04/25/19 at 1:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert City/County DARE Team announces its upcoming 24th annual DARE Golf Outing. The tournament will be held at Hickory Sticks Golf Course in Van Wert on Saturday, May 11, with a shotgun start at 9 that morning. Rain date for the tournament will be Sunday, May 19. The Fraternal Order […]
POSTED: 04/25/19 at 1:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — Van Wert dominated Wednesday’s non-conference baseball game against county rival Crestview in just about every way imaginable. Led by Lawson Blackmore, who had three hits and five RBIs, the Cougars piled up 17 hits, while Hayden Maples held the Knights to just three hits and struck out eight in […]
POSTED: 04/24/19 at 10:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports LIMA — Crestview came away with a wild 14-12 softball win against Bath on Wednesday. In addition to 26 runs, including 13 in the sixth inning, the two teams combined for 28 hits. Leading 6-5 entering the sixth, the Lady Knights plated seven runs, including two on a double by Hannah […]
POSTED: 04/24/19 at 10:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor After nine seasons on the job, Lincolnview girls’ basketball coach Dan Williamson has stepped down, but his coaching days may not be over. The Lincolnview Board of Education accepted Williamson’s resignation during Wednesday night’s meeting. “I’m looking forward to the future, which hopefully brings another chance to coach,” Williamson said. “I […]
POSTED: 04/24/19 at 10:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
It is with profound sadness that the family of Teri Joan (Judds) Bancroft announce her passing on Monday, April 22, 2019, at the age of 63 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, with her loving family by her side. Teri was born June 28, 1955, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Wayne and Carol (Cockerill) Judds, […]
POSTED: 04/24/19 at 3:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information MAV Youth Mentoring (formally Big Brothers Big Sisters) is having a huge sale at its office at 1005 N. Main St. in Celina. The sale will be held on Thursday, April 25, from 5-7 p.m., and Friday, April 26, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Most items will be available for donation. Items available […]
POSTED: 04/24/19 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: Youth