Submitted information COLUMBUS — Motorcycle Ohio, within the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles, announces funding assistance to government agencies and not-for-profit organizations, such as career centers and institutions of higher learning, interested in offering certified motorcycle rider training. Motorcycle Ohio establishes motorcycle safety and education programs to provide affordable motorcycle rider […]
POSTED: 11/23/20 at 12:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor MASSILLON — Van Wert’s Damon McCracken had never attempted a field goal in a varsity football game, but that changed Sunday afternoon. The sophomore kicker drilled a 25-yard field goal with nine seconds left, giving the Cougars a 31-28 Division IV state championship victory at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon. […]
POSTED: 11/22/20 at 10:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
POSTED: 11/22/20 at 5:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor In just under two weeks, Van Wert Health will be moving into its 86,000-square-foot hospital project, and, except for some finishing touches and staff training, the building is ready for occupancy. Hospital staff members have been giving tours of the new facility to show how the $40 million-plus project will impact the […]
POSTED: 11/21/20 at 2:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — The Convoy Business Association, Convoy Lions Club, and the Village of Convoy Historical Society will be sponsoring 2020 Christmas in the Village. Stop in at the newly restored Convoy Opera House at 111 S. Main St. in Convoy, which is open Friday, December 4, from 5-8 p.m., and decorated for […]
POSTED: 11/21/20 at 2:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview High School students recently accepted a check from Mark Schumm of Van Wert Federal Savings Bank. The generous donation will go towards academic and athletic purchases throughout the year. Students accepting the check from Schumm were Logan Gerardot, Lindsey Schumm, Kalen Etzler, Bailey Gregory, Carson Kreischer, and Mandy Macki. photo provided
POSTED: 11/21/20 at 2:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information WREN — The Wren Christmas Society put up decorations in the village on Saturday, November 14, and the Grand Illumination will be this Saturday, November 28, at dark (approximately 6 p.m.). Due to Covid-19 concerns, the Christmas Society did not have the Create Your Own Christmas scene contest. Therefore, this year the […]
POSTED: 11/21/20 at 2:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Clinging to a 27-25 lead over Coldwater with two minutes left in the game, Van Wert desperately needed a basket and the Cougars got a big one from Sayler Wise. The sophomore drilled a triple from the right side, putting Van Wert ahead 30-25, and from there the Cougars held on […]
POSTED: 11/20/20 at 11:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Cynthia A. McMichael Wells, 69, passed away Thursday morning at her residence in Convoy. She was born December 6, 1950, in Indiana, the daughter of Melvin Buchanan and Sarah (Miller) Erickson, who both preceded her in death. She was married to Clayton McMichael, who also preceded her in death, and then Edward Gene Wells, who died July […]
POSTED: 11/20/20 at 3:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Barbara Ann Burgess, 77, of Convoy, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born November 6, 1943, in Huntington, West Virginia, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hobert Long, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Genia Hummel of Convoy, […]
POSTED: 11/20/20 at 3:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries