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Friday, Mar. 29, 2024

VW independent/submitted information On November 11, TWIG II held its monthly meeting in Conference Room A at Van Wert Health with 30 members greeted by hostess Barbara Sunderland. The invocation was given by Del Free and lunch was prepared by Van Wert Health. Guest speaker Pat Weaver was introduced by Diane Haller. Weaver’s topic for […]

POSTED: 11/26/19 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles

VW independent/submitted information Twig I met at noon Thursday, November 14, in Conference Room A at Van Wert Health. Chairman LaDonna Allenbaugh welcomed the 29 members present. Following the “Pledge of Allegiance”, a meditation for prayer was given by Anne Bowen. The speaker for the day was Jennifer Smith from Family Health Care of Northwest […]

POSTED: 11/26/19 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor With Thanksgiving just a couple of days away, I’d like to say thank you to all of the local fall sports coaches, student-athletes, athletic directors and others who helped make our coverage successful. In no particular order, the list coaches includes Crestview football coach Jared Owens along with statisticians Travis Cunningham […]

POSTED: 11/26/19 at 4:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

The Crestview Football program recently concluded its season with head coach Jared Owens, along with his coaching staff and the football cheer program, recognizing the team’s accomplishments throughout the season. Football Scholar Athletes include: Row 1(above, left to right): Carson Kreischer, Brody Brecht, Isaiah LaTurner, Caylib Pruett, Kaden Short, Colby Swager, Logan Gerardot. Row 2: […]

POSTED: 11/26/19 at 4:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

The Crestview football cheer program recently concluded the season by recognizing the team’s accomplishments throughout the season. Cheer Scholar Athletes include: Row 1 (above, left to right): Rosie Bogle, Emily Barricklow, Hannah Schmiesing, Alyssa Hoersten, Maisee Short. Row 2: Carmen Hoersten, Haley Sheets, Olivia Dirr, Kenzie Leeth, Amber Young. Cheer Special Awards: Rosie Bogle (Most […]

POSTED: 11/26/19 at 4:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

The music of Queen took center stage at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio Sunday evening as the musical We Will Rock You was performed at the NPAC. The musical, set in a dystopian future where instruments are banned and music must be canned, showcases the music of the iconic rock group as […]

POSTED: 11/25/19 at 8:14 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — The Convoy Helping Hands Food Pantry, which recently received a donation of food from Avangrid Renewables, has a long history of serving its community that began more than 20 years ago in the basement of Convoy United Methodist Church. Church member Pat Marsee had a dream in 1997 to provide […]

POSTED: 11/25/19 at 8:04 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent/submitted information For more than half a century, The Swingles have pushed the boundaries of vocal music. The seven young singers that make up today’s London-based group are driven by the same innovative spirit that has defined the five-time Grammy® winners since they first made waves in the 1960s. At a time when a […]

POSTED: 11/25/19 at 7:54 am. FILED UNDER: News

Submitted information COLUMBUS — Starting this past spring, the Office of Budget and Management (OBM) began working with InnovateOhio data analytics professionals to develop a way to identify duplicate payments in the state government accounting system. Duplicate payments are common across industries and, with more than 18 million transactions annually, modern data tools and methods […]

POSTED: 11/25/19 at 7:47 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent/submitted information Just a reminder that Van Wert Manor will hold its fifth annual Learn with Friends Fashion Show event from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today at Wassenberg Art Center.   Local celebrity guest models will model local fashion trends, including selections from MOD Boutique, The Curvy Closet, Humble Bumble Children’s Boutique, and Stephanie Dawn. A […]

POSTED: 11/25/19 at 7:44 am. FILED UNDER: News