Dale A. Merriss, 92, of Van Wert, passed away at 8:41 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2019, at Van Wert Health. He was born April 25, 1927 in, Detroit, Michigan, the son of John and Gladys (Bobbitt) Merriss, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Billie Simpson, who passed away May 4, 2013. […]
POSTED: 08/27/19 at 5:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council again discussed the building inspection services issue, with Council obviously split on whether to continue with state inspections or become a sub-department of Miami or Allen county’s building departments, while Council members also heard some concerns from residents of Rosalie Drive. The discussion, which has stretched over the […]
POSTED: 08/27/19 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The 163rd Van Wert County Fair gets underway a little more informally than usual this year with a Community Night free “fair preview” starting at 5 p.m. today, while a circus will also be performing during this year’s fair. Fair Marketing Director Quincy Thompson said the Community Day allows area residents to […]
POSTED: 08/27/19 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Crestview Local Board of Education recently accepted a donation of $2,680 for its Latchkey Program from the United Way of Van Wert County. Here, Jessica Schuette (right), Latchkey coordinator, accepts the donation from United Way Executive Director Vicki Smith. Crestview photo
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer CONVOY — The transfer of funds for two Crestview Local School District construction projects was approved during Monday night’s meeting of the Board of Education. One transfer of $1.6 million was moved from the General Fund to the Capital Projects fund for the classroom addition project, and another $2 million was earmarked […]
POSTED: 08/27/19 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — It’s no secret that Crestview will have a different look in terms of personnel in 2019. Just four returning starters are back on offense and five are back on defense from a team that went 11-2 (7-1 NWC, tri-champions) that reached the Division VII Region 28 championship game. It […]
POSTED: 08/27/19 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview remained unbeaten, while Van Wert dropped the Western Buckeye League opener in volleyball action on Monday night. Lincolnview 3 Continental 0 CONTINENTAL — The Lady Lancers are 3-0 after defeating Continental 25-13, 25-23 and 25-9. Kendall Bollenbacher and Sami Sellers had 15 and 12 kills respectively, Lana Carey had a […]
POSTED: 08/27/19 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The Van Wert Cougars will travel to Bryan Friday, August 30, to take on the Golden Bears in the first game of the season. Pre-sale tickets for the game will be on sale in the High School/Middle School Commons during lunch on Wednesday, August 28, and Thursday, August 29. Pre-sale student tickets are […]
POSTED: 08/27/19 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around Andrew Luck, the Colts, high school football, OSU coach Ryan Day, fall sports, local coaches and a new conference. Andrew Luck Still stunned about Andrew Luck. However, who can blame the guy for wanting to protect his own well being? Pro football is a violent […]
POSTED: 08/27/19 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information PAYNE — The St. Paul United Methodist Church in Payne is sponsoring a Jack-N-Jill Golf Scramble on Saturday, September 7, at Pleasant Valley Golf Course. Teams are made up of two people (one male, one female) for a nine-hole scramble with a tee-off time of 9:00 a.m. Players will alternate balls throughout each […]
POSTED: 08/27/19 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports