VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — The Ohio School Boards Association is celebrating School Board Recognition Month this month to build awareness and understanding of the vital function an elected board of education member plays in our society. School Board Recognition Month honors the members of Ohio’s more than 700 city, exempted village, local, and joint vocational […]
POSTED: 01/13/20 at 8:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Off Stage Productions will be holding auditions for If the Shoe Fits, by Matt Thompson, Matt Chiorini, and Dana Vermette, on Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22. Auditions will be held at Vantage Career Center, 818 N Franklin St. in Van Wert from 7 to 8 p.m. both days. Enter at Door 7. Best parking is […]
POSTED: 01/13/20 at 8:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information REYNOLDSBURG — Ohioans can start planning visits to all of their favorite fairs across the state. The Ohio Department of Agriculture today released the official dates for the 2020 fair season, which includes Ohio’s 94 county and independent fairs and the Ohio State Fair. The Paulding County Fair will kick off the 2020 fair […]
POSTED: 01/13/20 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — Convoy Fire and EMS will have a bake sale Friday, February 1, from 6 a.m. until everything is sold. All proceeds will go to the No Child Sleeps Alone smoke detector program. Those wanting to donate to the bake sale can contact Connie Kreischer at 419.203.5288 or Erika Kreischer at […]
POSTED: 01/13/20 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
To the Editor: At the end of this month, the Ohio General Assembly will consider revisions to the EdChoice voucher program that could include wide-ranging expansions for eligibility and application. Specific language in proposed amendments could include provisions that allow parents to seek vouchers on behalf of their student from a public school district, even if […]
POSTED: 01/13/20 at 8:11 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor A buzzer beating triple by Marion Local sent the game to overtime, but Van Wert answered the bell in the extra session in a 50-46 win on Saturday night. The win snapped a four game losing streak and improved Van Wert’s overall record to 3-7, while Marion Local dropped to 2-8. […]
POSTED: 01/13/20 at 4:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Van Wert outscored county rival Lincolnview 28-17 in the second half, and the Lady Cougars posted a 50-35 win over the Lady Lancers in the YWCA Human Trafficking Awareness game at Van Wert High School on Saturday. Behind five points by Sofia Houg and four by Jamison Clouse, Van Wert led […]
POSTED: 01/13/20 at 4:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Crestview and Lincolnview each stepped out of conference play on Saturday. The Knights lost at home to Arlington, while Lincolnview fell on the road to Miller City. Arlington 74 Crestview 63 CONVOY — Crestview’s Kalen Etzler and Carson Kreischer combined for 43 points, but the Knights fell to Arlington 74-63 on […]
POSTED: 01/13/20 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag features questions about NCAA student-athlete commitments, the Cleveland Browns and tonight’s national championship game. Q: Van Wert County now has two high school players committed to Ohio State, which is nice. My question is, are those commitments binding? Name withheld upon request A: It’s not often that […]
POSTED: 01/13/20 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Nominations are needed for this week’s Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week. Area winter sports coaches and athletic director may nominate any athlete from any varsity sport by emailing sports@thevwindependent.com by 12 p.m. on Tuesday. The winner will be featured on Friday’s Sports page.
POSTED: 01/13/20 at 4:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports