The Crestview girls’ basketball program recently concluded its season with head coach Mark Gregory and his coaching staff recognizing the team’s accomplishments throughout their season that ended with a trip to the State tournament. Scholar Athletes include: (Row 1) Kylie Etzler, Raegan Hammons, Bailey Gregory, Olivia Cunningham, Mandy Macki and Breena Grace. Row 2: Emily […]
POSTED: 04/16/21 at 4:05 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Staff and submitted information As of Thursday, the Van Wert County General Health District reports an increase of 21 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Thursday, April 8, for a total of 2,330 confirmed cases. There are no known hospitalizations at this time. To date, the health department has given 9,703 COVID-19 vaccinations. The following clinic dates are scheduled […]
POSTED: 04/15/21 at 3:26 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor While the teen-aged artists are no longer Van Wert Middle School students, an art project they were involved with as eighth graders received some recognition — albeit a year late, due to the COVID-19 pandemic — Wednesday evening at the YWCA of Van Wert County. YWCA Director of Advocacy Kelly Houg opened […]
POSTED: 04/15/21 at 7:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information PAULDING COUNTY — A Wauseon man was killed Wednesday in an accident involving two semi tractor-trailer rigs and downed telephone lines. According to troopers from the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a 2019 International LT 625 semi driven by Timothy Ray Webber, 60, of Dayton, was southbound […]
POSTED: 04/15/21 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information CHP Home Care & Hospice is hosting an online fundraising auction April 16-30, featuring designer handbags, a Myrtle Beach trip, and other items to support its Hospice Patient Care Fund. As a nonprofit, CHP Home Care & Hospice works with patients and families regardless of their financial situation. The CHP Patient Care Fund pays for […]
POSTED: 04/15/21 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information VENEDOCIA — The Venedocia Lions Club reminds eligible students that the deadline for applying for one of its $500 one-time scholarships is Saturday, May 1. To be eligible, students need to: Be a current high school or home-schooled senior Plan to attend an institution of higher learning Reside in York or […]
POSTED: 04/15/21 at 6:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information CONVOY — The Crestview Junior-Senior Prom, sponsored by the Class of 2022, will be held Saturday, April 24, from 8-11 p.m., in the Ray Etzler Gymnasium. This year’s theme is “Iridescent Nights”. A promenade, to be held in the high school auditeria from 7:15-8 that evening, will be closed to the […]
POSTED: 04/15/21 at 6:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports Crestview scored late to clinch a win against Bath on Wednesday while Lincolnview earned a split against Miller City, including a 27-run win in softball. Baseball Crestview 5 Bath 4 CONVOY — Crestview scored three runs in the sixth to defeat Bath 5-4 on Wednesday. Trailing 4-2 and with two outs, […]
POSTED: 04/15/21 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff Four people appeared for criminal hearings this past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Two people admitted to violating their bond conditions. David Hecox, 24, of Pittsfield, Illinois, admitted to violating the conditions of his $300,000 cash bond by testing positive for drugs. Judge Martin D. Burchfield revoked Hecox’s bond […]
POSTED: 04/14/21 at 12:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Binalee “Bunny” Christlieb, 82, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Lutheran Life Villages at Pine Valley. She was born in Van Wert, the daughter of Charles Henry and Bina Francis (Restar) Runser, who both preceded her in death. She married Larry S. Christlieb on August 5, 1967, and he passed away May 2, 1982. […]
POSTED: 04/14/21 at 12:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries