DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Indiana teen Gabe Bailey multiple talents earned him the title Champion of Champion during Saturday’s “Ohio Has Talent!” competition at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. Bailey, a senior at South Adams High School in Berne, Indiana, was one of eight former champions and runners-up who returned to the NPAC […]
POSTED: 02/23/20 at 2:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Vantage Career Center will hold its annual Open House and “Taste of Vantage” event this coming Monday, February 24, from 5-7:30 p.m., to celebrate National Career and Technical Education Month, which runs through February. The Open House will highlight both high school and adult education programs, and is open to the public. […]
POSTED: 02/23/20 at 1:20 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert High School English/Language Arts students recently participated in the Young Writers’ “Survival Sagas: Mission Contamination” contest. The contest received more than 10,000 submissions and 68 VWHS students were chosen for publication in Mission Contamination — Ohio. Students were challenged with writing a mini-saga, a story in 100 words, detailing the effects a wave […]
POSTED: 02/22/20 at 8:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Lincolnview Local Schools, in correlation with Ohio Revised Code 3313.64 or 3313.65, will again permit students from adjacent school districts to apply and enroll in the district’s schools through “open enrollment” for the 2020-2021 school year. Applications are now being accepted through May 31 on a first come, first served basis, according […]
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VW independent/submitted information St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School will be conducting a kindergarten readiness screening for children who will be 5 years old by September 30 on Tuesday, March 3; Monday, March 9; or Tuesday, March 10, between 3:30-5:30 p.m. Children will be assessed using the Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning, […]
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VW independent/submitted information U.S. 224, in the village of Ottoville, will close Monday, February 24, for storm sewer installation for approximately six days. Traffic will be detoured onto Ohio 66, Ohio 114, Ohio 634, and back to U.S. 224 (see map). Work is being performed by Miller Brothers of Archbold.
POSTED: 02/22/20 at 8:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CELINA — A rough and tumble Western Buckeye League regular season finale between Van Wert and Celina came down to free throws. The Cougars hit 9-11 foul shots in a 49-46 win while the Bulldogs connected on just 4-15 free throws during Friday night’s game at Dean White Court at the […]
POSTED: 02/22/20 at 1:14 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — Kalen Etzler poured in 35 points and pulled down 12 rebounds to lead Crestview to a 66-52 win over Spencerville in the regular season finale for both teams on Friday. The victory improved Crestview’s record to 11-11 (4-4 NWC), while Spencerville dropped to 7-15 (3-5 NWC). “I’m really proud […]
POSTED: 02/22/20 at 1:12 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor PAULDING — Lincolnview stormed back from a slow start to win the regular season finale 53-39 over Paulding on Friday. Paulding jumped out to an 8-0 lead and the Lancers trailed 11-4 after one quarter but exploded for 21 second quarter points and led 25-21 at halftime. “I thought the kids […]
POSTED: 02/22/20 at 1:09 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview junior basketball player Annie Mendenhall is this week’s Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week. Mendenhall, who was nominated by head coach Kyle Williams, is one of the team’s leading three point shooters and rebounders and holds a 3.84 grade point average in the classroom. She also plays softball for […]
POSTED: 02/21/20 at 4:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports