The Van Wert High School swim team recently held their annual end of the season awards program. Head Coach Megan Hurless and assistant coaches Martha Martin and Keith Rydell honored two seniors – Bri Bebout and Katie McVaigh. Overall, the Cougar boys were 11-6, while the girls finished 10-8. At the sectional tournament, 98 percent […]
POSTED: 03/10/20 at 8:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Billy Coleman Johnson, 84, passed away Monday evening, March 9, 2020, at his residence in Middle Point. He was born November 28, 1935, in Conyers, Georgia, the son of Benjamin F. and Anna Lillie (Leach) Johnson, who both preceded him in death. On October 5, 1956, he married the former Mildred Jean Hoghe, who died […]
POSTED: 03/10/20 at 3:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Tuesday afternoon that starting Wednesday, all indoor sporting events in Ohio, including high school, collegiate and professional sports, shall continue without most spectators in attendance as Ohio seeks to contain the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. “It’s not something that anyone enjoys talking about,” […]
POSTED: 03/10/20 at 2:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police March 8, 4:37 p.m. — Forrest E. Houseworth III, 36, of 329 N. Chestnut St., was given a summons to appear in Van Wert Municipal Court. March 3, 3:30 p.m. — Kyle D. Houts, 37, of Celina, was picked up at Celina Police Department and transported to Van Wert in connection with […]
POSTED: 03/10/20 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council received notice during its meeting on Monday that the Haven of Hope issue will not be going away any time soon. Council President Jon Tomlinson first read a letter from Haven of Hope attorney Joshua Nolan stating that Haven of Hope has filed an appeal of Council’s decision […]
POSTED: 03/10/20 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Health District has provided an update on coronavirus cases in Ohio, as well as preparedness locally. At the time of this release there are three confirmed cases in Ohio in Cuyahoga County and five Persons Under Investigation (PUIs). The Van Wert County General Health District continues to monitor […]
POSTED: 03/10/20 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Niswonger Performing Arts Center, along with Enrich Series Presenting Sponsors Unverferth Family Dentistry and Roger and Kay Okuley, have announced the addition of a second show for the vastly popular “I Am, He Said” Celebrate the Music of Neil Diamond concert at 2 p.m. March 21. The 7:30 p.m. show is […]
POSTED: 03/10/20 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Republican Central Committee has scheduled a special meeting for 5 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at the Kenn-Feld Group’s John Deere Training Center, 10305 Liberty Union Road. The purpose of the meeting is to appoint a new interim county treasurer.
POSTED: 03/10/20 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
All-Ohio Volleyball player Lexi Gregory of Crestview has committed to play volleyball for the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne. In addition to being recognized as a Second Team All-Ohio volleyball performer, Gregory was a First Team All-Northwest Conference honoree in volleyball, basketball, and softball. She holds several records at Crestview including the all-time […]
POSTED: 03/10/20 at 3:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts include good luck wishes, parking at Ohio State this weekend, a chance to win free tickets, public vs. private schools, LeBron James and thank you. Good luck Best of luck to Van Wert 138 pound wrestler Gabe Steyer as he makes his third consecutive State Wrestling appearance. […]
POSTED: 03/10/20 at 3:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports