Angie M. (Rawlins) Walton, 54, of Van Wert, passed away at 11:38 a.m. Friday, August 20, 2021, at her residence. She was born February 22, 1967, in Van Wert, to J.B. and Martha (Gingrich) Rawlins, who both preceded her in death. She married William A. Walton, who also preceded her in death. Angie worked as […]
POSTED: 08/22/21 at 11:03 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor BRYAN — In his first varsity start at quarterback, Aidan Pratt threw three touchdown passes and ran for three more scores and Van Wert turned a fast start into a 47-28 win over Bryan in Friday’s season opener at Golden Bear Stadium. Dating back to 2017, the victory was Van Wert’s […]
POSTED: 08/21/21 at 1:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor ROCKFORD — Crestview set the tone early by grabbing a two touchdown lead in the first quarter and the Knights cruised to a 35-13 season opening win at Parkway on Friday night. The victory was the first for new head coach James Lautzenheiser. “It feels good and I’m glad it’s over, […]
POSTED: 08/21/21 at 1:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are final scores of area high school football games played on Friday night. Van Wert 47 Bryan 28Crestview 35 Parkway 13Allen East 41 Upper Scioto Valley 6Anna 24 Indian Lake 21Antwerp 49 Montpelier 8Arlington 48 Paulding 18Ayersville 27 Delta 12Bath 14 Bowling Green 0Bluffton 75 Cory-Rawson 0Coldwater 44 Kenton 14Columbus […]
POSTED: 08/21/21 at 1:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports OTTOVILLE — Lincolnview dropped Friday’s boys’ soccer season opener 6-0 to Ottoville. The Lancers are scheduled to host Lima Sr. on Tuesday.
POSTED: 08/21/21 at 1:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Independent staff and submitted information The Veterans Service Office of Van Wert County is working to make this Veterans Day at the Van Wert County Fair a great one for county and area veterans. The office will be presenting the Spirt of America Wall in the Commercial Building August 31 through September 6. The Spirit […]
POSTED: 08/20/21 at 11:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office today certified a revised petition for a proposed statute that would add a chapter to the Ohio Revised Code to control and regulate cannabis use by adults. On August 13, the Attorney General’s Office received a re-submitted summary language for “An Act to Control and Regulate […]
POSTED: 08/20/21 at 11:19 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information Crime Stoppers will pay people cash for information if it will help the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office solve an investigation. On August 17, the Sheriff’s Office took a complaint concerning a stolen Cincinnati Reds Ken Griffey statue that is 3 feet tall and weighs 80 pounds. The statue was […]
POSTED: 08/20/21 at 11:18 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach is seeking assistance from area farmers and landowners to enhance motorists’ public safety. This is the time of year when cornfields reach their full height and can also hamper visibility at intersections. When the view of approaching traffic is blocked, the results can […]
POSTED: 08/20/21 at 11:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information The Board of Trustees of Hoaglin Township will hold its regular meeting at 8 p.m. Monday, August 23, In the Township House. The regular business of the township will be conducted.
POSTED: 08/20/21 at 11:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News