DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Convoy man who was found guilty on sex-related charges following a two-day jury trial was one of those who appeared this past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Ashley Lewis, 40, of Convoy, was found guilty on two of three counts of gross sexual imposition following a jury trial […]
POSTED: 02/05/20 at 4:54 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor CONVOY — The Van Wert County Emergency Response Team (CERT) held its annual dinner this week to honor those who have supported the group, as well as talk about results from the past year. During the dinner, held at Gibby’s Backyard BBQ in Convoy, CERT Chair Mark Klausing talked about what the […]
POSTED: 02/05/20 at 9:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
Continental Structural Plastics (CSP) recently held its 2019-2020 United Way of Van Wert County campaign. Company donations help support local agencies currently receiving funding from United Way. United Way Executive Director Vicki Smith noted that United Way could not do what it does without the various financial campaigns and all the contributions employees make. Continental Structural […]
POSTED: 02/05/20 at 9:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Village of Middle Point is looking for an assistant administrator to help with the daily operations of the village. This is a full-time position. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a drug test and a background check. Resumes will be accepted through Friday, […]
POSTED: 02/05/20 at 8:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Rivals United Week will be capped off by Friday night’s Crestview at Lincolnview boys basketball game, a matchup that should be an entertaining one in front of what’s certain to be a packed house at Lincolnview High School. Crestview enters the game with five straight wins, while the Lancers are coming […]
POSTED: 02/05/20 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Delphos St. John’s dominated Van Wert in non-conference boys basketball action on Tuesday while, while the Lady Cougars fell on the road to powerful Bryan. Meanwhile, the Crestview Lady Knights improved to 10-9 with a sizable road win at Celina. Delphos St. John’s 61 Van Wert 34 DELPHOS — Isaac Fairchild […]
POSTED: 02/05/20 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — Crestview High School has released presale ticket information for Friday’s rivalry game at Lincolnview. Wednesday, February 5 (Crestview High School office) 5-5:30 p.m. – Tickets will be sold to players, cheerleaders, stats, managers, and coaches for immediate family. 5:30-6 p.m .- Tickets will be sold to Knight Pride Club […]
POSTED: 02/05/20 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Delores I. Miller, 86, of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, and formerly of Van Wert, passed away Friday, January 30, 2020, at Country Meadows of Wyomissing surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 12, 1933, in Scott, the daughter of Dolar and Blanche (Arnold) Goins, who both preceded her in death. Delores married the love of […]
POSTED: 02/04/20 at 9:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information Crestview Middle School student Brady Petrie won the 2020 Van Wert County Spelling Bee held at the Marsh Foundation on Monday evening. his parents are Brad and Erica Petrie. The second- place finisher was Samantha Schotters, daughter of Talin Schotters, while the third-place finisher was Aaron Reichert, son of Gary and Julie […]
POSTED: 02/04/20 at 11:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Thanks to the recent increase in the state motor vehicle fuel tax, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is making it easier for local governments to fund much-needed safety improvements. Roadway safety has been a key focus for Governor Mike DeWine and ODOT. Until now, ODOT required a 10 percent local […]
POSTED: 02/04/20 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: News