DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Lincolnview Local Board of Education welcomed a number of new employees to its August board meeting, while administrators were upbeat about how the start of the school year has gone so far. Several new district employees attended the board meeting. Those include Donna Coil, Amanda Moreo, Damaris Murphy, Taylor Hughes, Lori […]
POSTED: 08/26/21 at 12:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff Three people appeared for criminal hearings over the past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Lisa Dull, 58, of Van Wert, admitted violating her probation by being convicted of a theft offense while on probation and by failing a drug test. She was sentenced to 60 days in jail, starting immediately, […]
POSTED: 08/25/21 at 2:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Sarah Joann Spath, 85, of Van Wert, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Payne. She was born November 25, 1935, in Cleveland, the daughter of Victor and Wilma (Malzan) Cipolla, who both preceded her in death. On December 17, 1966, she married Robert P. Spath, who […]
POSTED: 08/25/21 at 2:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Defending Division IV state champion Van Wert survived the first test of the season and now the Cougars are ready to open Western Buckeye League play at the friendly confines of Eggerss Stadium against upset-minded Celina. Van Wert bolted out to a 27-0 lead against Bryan in last Friday’s season opener […]
POSTED: 08/25/21 at 3:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY – It’s one up and one down for the Crestview Knights. After defeating Parkway 35-13 in last Friday’s season opening game, the 1-0 Knights are set to open the home portion of the 2021 schedule against the 0-1 Hicksville Aces. Crestview built up a 35-0 lead entering the fourth quarter […]
POSTED: 08/25/21 at 3:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Lincolnview looked in mid-season form during Tuesday’s season opener at Van Wert, as the Lancers cruised to a straight set 25-16, 25-7, 25-16 win over the Lady Cougars. “I am very excited and pleased with the win tonight,” Lincolnview head coach JaNahn Evans said. “I thought we played through some first […]
POSTED: 08/25/21 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Crestview’s volleyball season began with a victory, golf teams from Lincolnview, Crestview and Van Wert had the clubs out, Van Wert’s tennis team hosted a tough Bryan team and in soccer action, the Cougars were shut out by Ottoville. Volleyball Crestview 3 Paulding 1 PAULDING — The Lady Knights began their […]
POSTED: 08/25/21 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview sophomore Austin Bockrath (12) maneuvers around several defenders during Tuesday’s non-conference home match against Lima Sr. Bockrath scored a goal but the Lancers dropped to 0-2 with a 4-1 loss to the Spartans. Lincolnview is scheduled to return to action Thursday at Miller City. Photo courtesy of Hanna Young
POSTED: 08/25/21 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Presale tickets for Friday’s Hicksville at Crestview varsity football game are being sold in the Crestview athletic office between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. through Friday. Presale tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for student tickets. All tickets at the gate will be $7.
POSTED: 08/25/21 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Shown are photos from Tuesday’s unearthing of a time capsule that was buried there November 28, 1971, to commemorate the county’s sesquicentennial (150th) celebration. The capsule, which remains sealed within its concrete covering, will be formally opened at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 31, in the Ag Building on the Van Wert County Fairgrounds during this […]
POSTED: 08/24/21 at 11:26 pm. FILED UNDER: News