Fitzhugh Crawford

Fitzhugh “Fitz” Crawford, 77, of Van Wert, went home with the Lord on Thursday, January 14, 2021.   Fitz was born March 22, 1943, in his beloved Pineville, Kentucky, to Caleb “Chalk” and Effie Crawford, who both preceded him in death.   He will always be remembered for his love of family, first and foremost, and Fitz […]

Mary Evelyn Tierney

Mary Evelyn Tierney, 91, of Van Wert, passed away at 5:08 a.m. Monday, January 18, 2021, at Van Wert Manor. She was born March 2, 1929, in Van Wert, the daughter of Ray Bates Sr. and Jennie E. (Potts) Bates, who both preceded her in death. On January 28, 1950, she married James Arthur Tierney, […]

United Way given MLK Day project grant

VW independent/submitted information The local United Way agency has received a state grant to help it with a Martin Luther King Jr. Day project here in Van Wert. ServeOhio, the Governor-appointed commission on service and volunteerism, announced grant awards to support 10 local Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service projects occurring Monday, January 18. […]

United Way campaign update…

Wee Care Learning Center recently completed its 2020 United Way campaign. As a local United Way agency, Wee Care uses its allocations to help families experiencing financial difficulty, unexpected medical costs, or other family hardships. The support Wee Care receives helps families remain successfully employed or complete their educational goals while providing their children with […]

Zumba fundraiser set for Haven of Hope

VW independent/submitted information A Zumba fundraiser has been announced for Haven of Hope in Van Wert that is coming up this Sunday, January 24, from 1:30-3 p.m. A Zumba Gold Master Class called “ZINS for a Brighter Future” will be held online via Zoom to benefit various charities that serve kids and families. It is […]

Ag-LINK application period now open

Submitted information COLUMBUS — To help Ohio farmers and agribusinesses finance the up-front costs of this year’s growing season, Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague has opened the 2021 Ag-LINK application period. The application period will remain open through March 19. “A thriving agriculture sector is a critical component of our state’s overall prosperity, and I’m committed […]

Cougars return home, pick up first win

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Call it what you want – a complete four quarters, a total team effort, answering the bell, or perhaps all three. Regardless, the Cougars put it all together to post a 55-45 victory over Bryan at the Cougar’s Den on Saturday. It was the first home game since December 18, the […]

Antwerp wins showdown with Lincolnview

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor A late scoring run was the difference in Saturday’s game between two state-ranked teams – current Division IV No. 1 Antwerp and No. 12 Lincolnview. The Archers, who trailed by two late in the third quarter went on to outscore the Lancers 14-7 and won the highly anticipated matchup 52-47 at […]

Knights, Lady Knights fall on the road

Van Wert independent sports Saturday was a rough day for Crestview’s basketball teams, as the Lady Knights and the Knights both lost on the road. Fort Recovery 57 Crestview 47 (girls) FORT RECOVERY — Cali Gregory hit six triples and scored 18 points, but the girls’ team fell to Fort Recovery 57-47, ending Crestview’s nine-game […]

Monday Mailbag: shot clock and more

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s edition of the Monday Mailbag features questions about a high school shot clock, Division IV boys’ basketball, basketball tournament draws, Urban Meyer and Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski. Q: There have been a lot of low scoring basketball games around the area which begs the question again – why […]