SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Railroad Heritage Weekend Model Railroad Show and Swap at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds is on and will again be a model train lover’s paradise. This weekend’s annual event will be conducted a bit differently, though, than previous editions, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Instead […]
POSTED: 07/22/20 at 6:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent Van Wert County Auditor Phil Baxter could be back at work soon after he was acquitted of all charges following a two-day jury trial on Tuesday. After hearing evidence in the case, retired Greene County Common Pleas Judge Timothy Campbell granted a motion by defense attorney Drew Wortman dismissing all three charges […]
POSTED: 07/22/20 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Vandel Cruisers 12U team recently competed in the USSSA AA World Series, a four day double elimination tournament held at Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana.. The Cruisers rolled to an 8-0 record in the tournament, earning the championship trophy. Team members are (front row, left to right): Griffin McCracken (Van Wert), Andrew Elwer (Delphos), […]
POSTED: 07/22/20 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information The results are in from the July 18 Van Wert Parks and Recreation Department’s fishing tournament, held at Reservoir No. 2. The tournament had three different categories that anglers could enter for the chance to win a variety of payouts. Over forty anglers and eight boats took advantage of beautifual weather […]
POSTED: 07/22/20 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Following the news conference by U.S. Attorney DeVillers in Columbus Tuesday afternoon announcing a criminal complaint against Speaker Larry Householder and others for an alleged $60 million bribery scheme, Governor Mike DeWine has issued the following statement. “I am deeply concerned about the allegations of wrongdoing in the criminal complaint issued […]
POSTED: 07/21/20 at 2:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around the search for a new Ohio High School Athletic Association executive director, fall sports in Ohio, a decision about California high school sports and the start of Major League Baseball. Wanted Here’s something you don’t normally don’t see – a want ad for a new […]
POSTED: 07/21/20 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
A local 10U softball team made up of players from seven area school districts has enjoyed success this summer in winning a pair of tournaments.The Northwest Destroyers captured tournament championships at Castalia on June 21 and again in Milford on July 5. The squad is made up of players from Ayersville, Defiance, Fairview, Lincolnview, Paulding, […]
POSTED: 07/21/20 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education accepted the resignation of Superintendent Kathy Mollenkopf during Monday night’s monthly meeting, but the longtime district employee isn’t going anywhere. She’s retiring, effective August 1, but is being rehired August 4. Mollenkopf, who was first hired as superintendent in 2018, was given a new […]
POSTED: 07/20/20 at 11:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information ‘Tis the season for garage sales and yard sales. And two of the best yard sales will be coming to Van Wert County in August. The U.S. Route 127 yard sale happens August 6-9, and the Lincoln Highway BuyWay yard sales will take place August 13-15. The goal of yard sales is […]
POSTED: 07/20/20 at 10:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Central Insurance Companies have announced the promotion of Jocelyn Pfeifer to senior vice president of underwriting. In this new role at Central, Pfeifer will lead the entirety of the company’s underwriting organization, including Commercial Lines Underwriting, Personal Lines Underwriting, Loss Control, and Underwriting Operations. She will be focused on executing Central’s […]
POSTED: 07/20/20 at 10:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Business