VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Elementary School has scheduled parent-teacher conferences for the following dates and times: Monday, November 25 — 4-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 26 — 8-11:40 a.m.; 12:20-4:40 p.m.; 5:20-8 p.m. Parents are encouraged to contact their student’s teacher to schedule a conference time, if they have not already done so. Van Wert […]
POSTED: 11/20/19 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — With four starters back, a transfer student and several others with varsity experience, Crestview appears poised to make a strong run toward the 2019-2020 Northwest Conference girls’ basketball championship. Head coach Mark Gregory’s returning starters from last year’s 15-7 (6-2 NWC) team are 5-8 senior guard Lexi Gregory (14 […]
POSTED: 11/20/19 at 4:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor For the first time in ten years, the Lincolnview girls’ basketball program has a new leader. Kyle Williams, a 2014 Lincolnview High School graduate, is entering his first season as head coach of the Lady Lancers and he’s already noticed some positive things ahead of the regular season. “With our numbers […]
POSTED: 11/20/19 at 4:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around Ottawa-Glandorf, the most intriguing game this week, girls basketball and Ohio State vs. Penn State. Ottawa-Glandorf Best of luck to Ottawa-Glandorf, representing the Western Buckeye League in the Division IV, Region 14 regional championship game. The 9-3 Titans will face 8-4 Clyde Saturday at Donnell […]
POSTED: 11/19/19 at 5:09 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer CONVOY — A Crestview High School intervention specialist was honored by the Board of Education for being the recipient of the prestigious 2019 Kathe Shelby Leadership Award. Cindy Tinnel was honored during Monday night’s board meeting, and she’ll travel to Columbus on Thursday to accept the award. “You’re an excellent and accomplished […]
POSTED: 11/19/19 at 12:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert City Schools recently released its 2019-2020 Quality Profile. The QP is designed to be an at-a-glance summary of what makes the educational experience at VWCS outstanding, touting the features of the district that are not considered on the state report card. As a district, VWCS prides itself on the scope […]
POSTED: 11/19/19 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Broadway musical We Will Rock You will bring the music of iconic rock group Queen to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center this Sunday evening. The musical tells the story of a globalized future without musical instruments. A handful of rock rebels, the Bohemians, fight against the all-powerful Globalsoft company and its boss, the […]
POSTED: 11/18/19 at 11:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197 will hold its annual memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 1, in the Lodge Room. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks mandates that the first Sunday in December of each year be set aside as the day in the Order when Elks shall pause and […]
POSTED: 11/18/19 at 11:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information This is a reminder to Vantage Career Center parents that parent-teacher conferences will be held from 4-8 p.m. Monday, November 25, and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, November 26. Call 419.238.5411, extension 2126, to schedule an appointment. Conferences will be held in the school commons. Parent-teacher conferences allow parents the opportunity to discuss […]
POSTED: 11/18/19 at 11:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Mona Wilhelmina Weinman Thompson, 87, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019. She was born April 25, 1932, the daughter of Hugo and Lorena (Stuckey) Weinman, who both preceded her in death. On May 26, 1956, she married Roy Thompson Jr., who died in 2016. Survivors include four children, Romona (Kevin) Carver of Dayton, Randall […]
POSTED: 11/18/19 at 11:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries