Crestview senior Bailey Gregory has signed on to play volleyball and study business administration at UNOH this fall. Joining Bailey are parents Mark and Tammy Gregory, sisters Lexi, Cali and Kaci, UNOH Assistant Coach Randi Garrett and several UNOH volleyball team members. Photo submitted
POSTED: 02/06/21 at 12:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
In a photo taken prior to the large snowfall Van Wert County received, the walls are up on the Niswonger Performing Arts Center Annex project, which is expected to be completed yet this year. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 02/06/21 at 12:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County’s staff recently expressed its gratitude to the local community for coming together to support the 2021 annual Ball Drop fundraiser. The money raised will be used for youth sports programming, new equipment, and youth scholarships. The YMCA also congratulated local resident Kristen Pollock on winning the 2021 […]
POSTED: 02/05/21 at 11:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has agreed to a settlement with McKinsey & Co. that will pour more than $24 million into communities to help combat the devastating effects of an opioid epidemic that has ripped apart communities and families throughout the state. The money is part of a $573 million […]
POSTED: 02/05/21 at 11:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Ohio) signed on as an original cosponsor to the Pre-Existing Conditions Protection Act of 2021, legislation that would protect people who are living with pre-existing health conditions. The legislation was reintroduced by Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Washington). “No one should […]
POSTED: 02/05/21 at 11:49 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information FORT WAYNE, Indiana — Tradexpos Inc. has decided to cancel the 32nd annual Fort Wayne Farm Show scheduled to be held at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana, March 9-11. Thousands of people from Indiana and the surrounding area attend the Fort Wayne Farm Show each year to learn […]
POSTED: 02/05/21 at 11:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Farm
Van Wert independent sports Here are final scores of area boys’ basketball games played on Friday, February 5. NWC Crestview 56 Lincolnview 40 Allen East 75 Bluffton 68 Columbus Grove 75 Delphos Jefferson 49 Spencerville 37 Ada 36 WBL Ottawa-Glandorf 71 Defiance 53 Shawnee 74 Kenton 46 St. Marys Memorial 71 Bath 49 Van Wert […]
POSTED: 02/05/21 at 10:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Ronald LeRoy Doner II, 42, was released from the chains holding him to this world on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Lima Memorial Hospital, with family by his side. Ronnie was born May 17, 1978, in Van Wert, to Ronald L Doner, who survives , and Patricia J. Doner, who preceded him in death. Also […]
POSTED: 02/05/21 at 3:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information The vaccination clinic that was to be held today, Friday, February 5, at the Council on Aging, will be moved to Van Wert Middle School Gymnasium due to the condition of the parking lot at the Council on Aging. The clinic was scheduled by appointment only and all appointment times are the same. Go […]
POSTED: 02/05/21 at 10:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer The 2021-2022 school year was the topic of some discussion during Thursday night’s meeting of the Vantage Career Center Board of Education. Due to weather conditions, the meeting was held via Zoom and streamed on Facebook Live. Community Relations Coordinator Miriam Owens informed the board that Vantage representatives were able to go […]
POSTED: 02/05/21 at 12:09 am. FILED UNDER: News