VW girls hoops, wrestling teams fall

Van Wert independent sports Girls basketball Wapakoneta 51 Van Wert 50 WAPAKONETA — A big fourth quarter rally came up just short, as Van Wert fell to Wapakoneta 51-50 on Thursday night. The Lady Cougars started the final period trailing 42-33, then outscored the hosts 17-9, but the final shot by Van Wert was no […]

Lincolnview talks COVID, finances, more

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer COVID-19 related topics and finances took up a good chunk of Thursday night’s meeting of the Lincolnview Local Board of Education. During his report to the board, Superintendent Jeff Snyder said next Monday and Tuesday’s remote learning days will serve as a test run, in case the district is forced to switch […]

State audit of county includes findings

Submitted information COLUMBUS — Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Office released the 2019 financial audit of Van Wert County, which cited multiple findings, including three findings for recovery totaling $3,526. The report highlighted instances where the lack of internal controls led to mishandling of public funds. During the audit period, the Treasurer’s office was responsible for […]

Pleasant Township has new website, logo

VW independent/submitted information The Pleasant Township Board of Trustees announced a new and improved township website that was released recently.   This new site, designed by Microtronix ESolutions of Ottoville, was created to enhance the public’s access to Pleasant Township-related information, including all contact information for the Board of Trustees, fiscal officer, roadman, and zoning inspector, […]

Central joins others to provide 300 meals

VW independent/submitted information Central Insurance has joined the Salvation Army of Van Wert, the First United Methodist Church food pantry, Tecumseh Packaging Solutions, Cooper Farms, and Willow Bend Country Club to distribute 330 Christmas meals to local families in need. Each Christmas dinner contains a Cooper Farms turkey and dressing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, […]

Ohio vaccine update; new health data out

Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine provided the following updates Thursday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Ohio Public Health Advisory SystemNew health data compiled by the Ohio Department of Health shows sustained severe exposure and spread (Purple Level 4) in Richland County. Medina, Portage, Stark, and Summit counties all moved from Purple […]

Health District: 140 new COVID-19 cases

VW independent/submitted information As of Thursday, the Van Wert County General Health District reports an increase of 140 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Thursday, December 10, for a total of 1,440 confirmed cases. There are currently eight people hospitalized.   The first phase of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution began earlier this week, as the vaccine was shipped […]

Grace to West Liberty

Crestview High School senior Breena Grace recently signed on to play softball and pursue a degree in dental hygiene at Division II West Liberty University in West Virginia. “West Liberty is such a great school and I’m very excited to continue my education there,” Grace said. “I’ve been striving to play college softball ever since […]

Cougars prepping for challenging slate

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor The month of December presents a daunting challenge for Van Wert, given the fact that the Cougars have had limited practices and a lineup of tough, experienced opponents on the schedule. The Cougars (0-1) opened their season last Saturday with a 56-43 loss to undefeated Kalida, a team that had already […]

Lancer wrestlers top Paulding, Montpelier

Van Wert independent sports PAULDING – Lincolnview picked up two wrestling wins by defeating Paulding 42-18 and Montpelier 42-30 in a tri-match held Tuesday at Paulding High School. Lincolnview’s individual results are listed below. Lincolnview 42 Paulding 18 106 – double void113 – double void120 – double void126 – Joey Sawyer (LV) won by forfeit132 […]