VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates Tuesday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Record-breaking hospitalizationsGovernor DeWine announced on Tuesday that hospitals across Ohio are currently treating 1,221 COVID-19 patients which is the most hospitalized patients at one time since the start of […]
POSTED: 10/21/20 at 7:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information This year’s Lincolnview Local Schools parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, November 4 (3:30-8 p.m.), and Thursday, November 5 (noon-8 p.m.). Due to health concerns for all, the district will be trying a new approach this year to help reduce the chances of people acquiring the Covid-19 virus. Grades K-6K-6 Lancer families, […]
POSTED: 10/21/20 at 6:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Wassenberg Art Center in Van Wert is seeking artwork for its 31st annual Artist Member Exhibit & Sale. This is a non-juried exhibit. Art check-inn dates will be November 13-15. Current gallery hours are 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, and 1-9 p.m. Thursday. The gallery is closed on Mondays. The cost to enter the […]
POSTED: 10/21/20 at 6:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Civil Service Commission will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 22, in Council Chambers, on the second floor of the Municipal Building, 515 E. Main St. in Van Wert, to discuss entry-level exams for the police and fire departments.
POSTED: 10/21/20 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Mildred B. “Annie” Drake, 101, of Convoy, passed away at 9:50 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2020, at Van Wert Manor. She was born December 11, 1918, in Mendon, the only daughter of John Simon and Beatrice (Agler) Clay, who both preceded her in death. On October 16, 1937, she married Blaine Drake, who passed away […]
POSTED: 10/21/20 at 6:38 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor There shouldn’t be any secrets when Crestview and Spencerville meet in the Division VII Region 26 quarterfinals on Friday night. After all, it’s the third meeting between the two ground pounding teams this season and it’s believed to be the first time in Ohio history that it has happened. The two […]
POSTED: 10/21/20 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor The scoreboard at Keystone Stadium in LaGrange could get quite a workout during Saturday’s Division IV Region 14 quarterfinal game between the Wildcats and the Van Wert Cougars. That’s because No. 4 seed Keystone (7-0) enters the game averaging 38.5 points per game, while the No. 5 seed Cougars (6-1) are […]
POSTED: 10/21/20 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Volleyball Crestview 3 Wayne Trace 1 CONVOY — No. 5 seed Crestview dropped the first set but came back to win the next three to earn a 25-27, 25-15, 25-19, 25-21 Division IV sectional semifinal win over No. 8 seed Wayne Trace on Tuesday night. Laci McCoy had 17 kills and […]
POSTED: 10/21/20 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
This is the last in a series of articles on the Brumback Library, courtesy of The Citizens for the Brumback Library. These articles are published to inform area residents about the library and its services in advance of Election Day, November 3, 2020 when voters will be asked to approve a renewal levy in support […]
POSTED: 10/20/20 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor All-NWC soccer and volleyball teams, Crestview-Spencerville, limited tickets for Van Wert and the Cleveland Browns are among this week’s Random Thoughts. Soccer congratulations Congratulations to Crestview soccer player Katelyn Castle, who was named first team All-NWC. Congratulations as well to teammates Macy Kulwicki, Addison Williman and Addyson Dowler, who were named […]
POSTED: 10/20/20 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports