Note: After a brief hiatus, the Friday Flashback has returned to the VW independent Sports page. This week’s installment takes us back to late April of 2013, when Lincolnview’s softball team took both ends of a doubleheader against Hicksville. Below is the story as it appeared on the Sports page. Lincolnview softball news The Lincolnview […]
POSTED: 03/26/21 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview’s annual boys’ basketball banquet was held earlier this week and various awards were presented to members of the team. Scholar Athletes (above, front, left to right): Collin Overholt, Aaron Cavinder, Landon Price and Isaiah Peterson. Back row: Clayton Leeth, Daegan Hatfield, Creed Jessee, Fletcher Collins and Jake Bowersock. Special awards (below, left to right): […]
POSTED: 03/26/21 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information The year 1821 marks the first settlement of Van Wert County by European emigrants. Former merchant sea captain James Riley established the town of Willshire in honor of British Consul William Willshire, who had helped secure Captain Riley’s release from captors in Africa. Willshire is the oldest town in Van Wert County […]
POSTED: 03/25/21 at 11:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided updates Thursday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. One positive for Van Wert County, was its being downgraded to Alert Level 1 status — the lowest level (see accompanying map) — due to declining COVID-19 cases. While the county saw […]
POSTED: 03/25/21 at 11:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted and the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) on Thursday announced the launch of a vastly improved, more user-friendly BMV website. The redesign allows Ohio customers to have a faster, easier and more streamlined experience when they are using this resource. The new site was created in collaboration between InnovateOhio […]
POSTED: 03/25/21 at 11:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information As of Thursday, the Van Wert County General Health District reports an additional death of a resident of Van Wert County who tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths for county residents to 54. Health officials expressed their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased. The age […]
POSTED: 03/25/21 at 1:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information A public meeting has been scheduled at 6 p.m. Monday, April 12, prior to the regular Van Wert City Council meeting in Council Chambers, to discuss the potential for new walking/bike paths for the City of Van Wert.
POSTED: 03/25/21 at 1:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer Three longtime Van Wert City Schools employees are retiring at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Dave Froelich, high school administrative assistant to the principal, is retiring after 29 years in Van Wert and 42 years in education, while high school guidance and career counselor Kerry Koontz is retiring after 34 […]
POSTED: 03/25/21 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A new club for LGBTQ+ students was addressed by two district residents near the end of what was an otherwise uneventful meeting of the Lincolnview Local Board of Education on Wednesday. Resident Scott Eddy stated his opposition to the club, specifically, and what he felt was an increased emphasis on sex and […]
POSTED: 03/25/21 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Crestview High School Wrestling program concluded its inaugural season with head coach Jake Sawmiller and his coaching staff recognizing the team’s accomplishments throughout the season. Wrestling Scholar Athletes include: Gavin Grubb, Levi Grace, Jayden Renner, Holden Thornell, Evan Sowers, Brian Myers, Isaiah Watts, and Donovan Wreath. In addition, special awards went to Grubb (Most […]
POSTED: 03/25/21 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports