Independent staff and submitted information The Lincolnview Local Education Association and Lincolnview Classified Education Association are organizing a Lincolnview Board Candidate Forum on Wednesday, October 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The evening will consist of a three-minute opening statement from each candidate, then approximately an hourlong question-and-answer session, and […]
POSTED: 09/27/21 at 9:56 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor In a matchup of cross county rivals, Crestview was too much for Van Wert as the Lady Knights cruised to a 25-17, 25-12, 25-14 straight set victory at Van Wert High School on Monday. Crestview improved to 9-4 while Van Wert fell to 3-10. After the opening set victory, Crestview raced […]
POSTED: 09/27/21 at 9:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor OHSAA’s postseason ticket plan, Ohio State quarterbacks, Week No. 7, undefeated teams and an NFL blunder are among this week’s Random Thoughts. Ticketless tickets If you’re planning to attend any Ohio High School Athletic Association postseason tournament or playoff game, you’ll need to go online to get tickets. Here is the […]
POSTED: 09/27/21 at 9:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Girls soccer Allen East 6 Crestview 3 CONVOY — Crestview enjoyed a 3-2 halftime lead but Allen East scored four unanswered goals in the second half to claim a 6-3 victory on Monday. Addyson Dowler, Addison Williman and Adessa Alvarez each scored goals for the Lady Knights, while Alvarez added an […]
POSTED: 09/27/21 at 9:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information CONVOY — The 20th annual Fricker’s/Lady Knight Volleyball Invitational is set for this Saturday at Crestview High School. This year’s highly anticipated invitational will feature eight teams who will compete for the title of champion: St. Henry, Arlington, Ottawa-Glandorf, Fort Recovery, Bellmont, Norwalk St. Paul, Celina and Crestview. Five of those […]
POSTED: 09/27/21 at 9:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information CONVOY — Pre-sale tickets for Crestview’s varsity football game at No. 8 Columbus Grove this Friday will be sold from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. each day this week in the Crestview athletic office. Advance tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for students. All tickets at the gate will be $7.
POSTED: 09/27/21 at 9:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Independent staff and submitted information The Ohio Department of Health has released guidance for vaccine providers to begin offering booster doses of Pfizer vaccine. The Van Wert County General Health District will hold a clinic for booster doses of Pfizer vaccine on Wednesday, September 29, from noon to 4 p.m., and on Thursday, September 30, […]
POSTED: 09/27/21 at 2:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Roy Dale May, 58, of Van Wert, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at his residence. He was born July 2, 1963, in Paulding County, to William Roy May Sr. and Maxine (Johnston) May, who both preceded him in death. Roy is survived by a son, Seth Derrick May of Van Wert; three brothers, William […]
POSTED: 09/27/21 at 11:22 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Marlin J. Schumm, 59, of Willshire, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021, at his residence of natural causes. He was born April 5, 1962, in Decatur, Indiana, to Frederick J. Schumm and Eileen J. (Saalfrank) Schumm, who both preceded him in death. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schumm and also a member of Rockford Eagles Aerie […]
POSTED: 09/27/21 at 10:56 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
To the Editor: On Tuesday, November 2, registered voters in the city of Van Wert will once again have the opportunity to consider whether to establish a Charter Commission (NOTE: early voting begins October 6). The ballots can currently be found on the Van Wert County Board of Elections website under Election Info. Last year, […]
POSTED: 09/27/21 at 10:45 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor