Chamber seeks annual award nominations

VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce will present its 2021 annual Chamber Awards as a two-week event beginning Monday, February 15.  Awards will be presented to businesses based on performance, events, and milestones in 2020. If you are a member of the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce, please review the […]

Local Elks donate to county CERT program

VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently donated $1,250 to the Van Wert County CERT Team to be used to assist fire victims. The monies are from a Gratitude Grant the lodge received from the Elks National Foundation. Gratitude Grants are given to lodges that meet their per-capita […]

SWCD taking orders for fish fingerlings

VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District is taking orders for fish fingerlings.  The types of fish available are largemouth bass, blue gill, channel catfish, shellcracker, black crappie, yellow perch, black flat head minnow, and white amur.   The fish sale is an opportunity for pond owners to stock or re-stock the ponds […]

VW Manor wins HCF President’s Award

VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Manor recently received the President’s Award from HCF Management. HCF Management, Van Wert Manor’s corporate partner, recently presented its annual performance awards.  The President’s Award is determined by several criteria. Two annual winners are chosen from all Ohio and Pennsylvania facilities. Criteria for the award include customer service, financial performance, activities, the […]

Crestview cruises by Allen East 78-52

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — Crestview controlled the boards and the game on the way to an impressive 78-52 Northwest Conference win over Allen East at Ray Etzler Gymnasium on Friday night. The Knights held a 36-24 rebounding advantage, including 11 offensive boards that led to seven Crestview baskets in the first half. “Coming […]

Friday night HS basketball scoreboard

Van Wert independent sports Here are final scores of Friday’s area boys’ high school basketball games. NWC Crestview 78 Allen East 52Delphos Jefferson 46 Ada 34Paulding 52 Bluffton 47Lima Central Catholic 55 Spencerville 43 (non-conference)Columbus Grove at Lincolnview – postponed to January 26 WBL Defiance 61 Kenton 38Elida 40 Celina 29Ottawa-Glandorf 86 Bath 53Shawnee 70 […]

Lautzenheiser to lead CV football program

Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — Pending approval by the Board of Education, longtime assistant coach James Lautzenheiser will be named as Crestview High School’s new head football coach. He’ll step in for Jared Owens, who resigned after the 2020 season. A vote is expected during Monday night’s school board meeting. Lautzenheiser, a 2000 Crestview […]

Heather N. Martin

Heather N. Martin, 41, of Van Wert, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at home. She was born May 9, 1979, in Berlin, Germany, the only daughter of Douglas Brent Martin, who preceded her in death, and Cynthia (Winters) Martin Canales, who survives in Convoy. Other survivors include her four children, Eric Michael Martin of […]

Gov. provides Phase 1B vaccine rollout info

VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates Thursday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  U.S. Capitol breachGovernor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted both shared additional comments regarding Wednesday’s events at the United States Capitol. “Yesterday was a sad day. It was a dark […]

Eaton holds United Way campaign week

VW independent/submitted information Eaton Corporation recently held its annual campaign week offering their employees different events to help raise money for the United Way of Van Wert County.  Eaton has a long and proud history of community service with its collective willingness to help its neighbors through both financial support and volunteerism. Eaton’s support of United […]