Nancy DeCamp

Nancy DeCamp, 70, of Grover Hill, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 25, 2019, at her residence. Born September 25, 1949, in Van Wert, Nancy was raised by her aunt, Thurma L. Kennedy. She married Roger DeCamp on August 15, 1970, and he survives in Grover Hill. Other survivors include a son, David (Heather) DeCamp of […]

Braun gives to BDC

Braun Industries Inc. recently made a pledge to the Business Development Corporation of Van Wert for Accelerate Van Wert — a strategic economic growth Initiative designed to address three specific challenges facing the Van Wert County economy. Those who would like to learn more about this initiative can contact Andy Czajkowski at andy@statewideford.com.

Schools can apply for state safety grants

Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio’s schools can now apply for their share of $10 million in school safety grants awarded by Attorney General Dave Yost’s office for the 2019-20 school year. All public schools, chartered nonpublic school and schools operated by county boards of developmental disabilities are eligible to receive either $2,500 or $4.49 per […]

VWHS announces Red Cross blood drive

VW independent/submitted information Van Wert High School’s Student Council will host a blood drive on Wednesday, November 6, from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the VWHS gymnasium. The Student Council encourages community members to donate, and those interested can sign up online at http://www.redcrossblood.org, by calling the Red Cross at 800.RED CROSS, or by downloading the blood […]

State rep. appointed to House committee

VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representative Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) announced his committee appointment to the Federalism Committee for the remainder of the 133rd General Assembly.  Speaker of the House Larry Householder (R-Glenford) recently made new committee appointments to House standing committees. Rep. Riedel continues to serve on the Commerce and Labor Committee, Economic […]

Harting wins weekly award

Crestview High School senior cross country runner Ragen Harting is this week’s Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week. Harting was nominated by athletic administrator Trent Kreischer, who noted she serves as a great example with service and academics. Head coach Jeff Bagley described Harting, who will run in Saturday’s Division […]

L’view students learn about driving safety

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Lincolnview High School students had the opportunity to learn about traffic safety during an event held Wednesday as part of Teen Safety Week, October 20-25. That’s an important subject for teens, since statistics show approximately three times as many teens have accidents, compared to the number of teen drivers on the road. […]

Group sponsors youth MH 1st aid training

VW independent/submitted information The Ohio West Safety Council is proud to have sponsored one individual that completed youth mental health first aid training and is a part of the local team. The Tri-County ADAMHS (Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Services) Board and Van Wert Health are partnering together as a part of the Van […]

Lincolnview students prepare school play

VW independent/submitted information Lincolnview Theatre presents its production of Look Who’s Laughing, a comedy full of amusing moments.    Henry Crocker, a man with a legendary temper, attempts to go one week without throwing a tantrum. Will Henry pull this off and win a bet?   Cast members have been rehearsing for several weeks to prepare […]

Pigskin Pick’Em: Week No. 9

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Just two weeks to go before 224 teams advance to the Ohio High School Athletic Association playoffs. One team in the immediate area – Crestview – still has postseason hopes, while several other area teams have clinched playoff spots or are on the cusp of doing so. Some important games on […]