Van Wert independent news Van Wert City Council is expected to approve a temporary 2022 budget during Monday’s regular meeting. The proposed appropriations will cover the first three months of the year while city officials and council members continue to work on a permanent budget for 2022. City Council held a “council of the whole” […]
POSTED: 12/08/21 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent and submitted information Van Wert High School Principal Bob Priest has announced the schedule for mid-term exams, scheduled for Monday, December 20, and Tuesday, December 21. All students are required to take an examination unless a course does not offer one or students were granted permission to exempt an exam through the Renaissance […]
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The Van Wert Middle School and High School Vocal Music departments will present their Christmas Choir Concerts at 7 p.m. Monday, December 13, at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center Auditorium. The middle school concert will begin at 7 p.m. and students will perform songs such as “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” “O Tannenbaum,” and “African […]
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Van Wert offensive lineman Cullen Dunn (53) was named Division IV First Team All-Ohio by the Ohio Prep Sportswriter Association and quarterback Aidan Pratt (15) was named Second Team All-Ohio. Running back Nate Jackson (20) was named Third Team All-Ohio, while wide receiver Connor Pratt (3) and H-back Maddix Crutchfield (11) earned Honorable Mention accolades […]
POSTED: 12/07/21 at 1:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Bonnie Lou Dunlap, 81, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Monday, December 6, 2021, at her residence in Van Wert. She was born on August 21, 1940, in Van Wert the daughter of Fred and Mary Parks, who both preceded her in death. She married Glen D. Dunlap August 31, 1958, and he survives. Other family […]
POSTED: 12/07/21 at 9:07 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Lincolnview’s Kendall Bollenbacher drives to the basket for two points during Monday night’s game against New Bremen. Bollenbacher scored 22 points but New Bremen handed the Lady Lancers their first loss of the season, 63-52. Zadria King had 12 points and 10 rebounds for Lincolnview while Makayla Jackman finished with nine assists. Kaylee Freund and […]
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Van Wert independent sports LIMA — Lima Sr. bowlers swept Lincolnview at 20th Century Lanes on Monday, with the Spartans posting a 2290-2082 win and the Lady Spartans recording a 1912-1758 victory. James Reinhart led the Lancers with a 192-136-328 series, followed by Conner Baldauf (189-122-311), Preston Bugh (127-151-278), Alex Wyatt (132-104-236) and Evan Bowersock […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The latest edition of Random Thoughts centers around high school basketball, the MAC and state championship games, college football and the College Football Playoff. Basketball Just like football, it’s nice to see crowds back at basketball games. The season is officially underway for all teams in Van Wert County. Best of luck […]
POSTED: 12/07/21 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent and submitted information Van Wert Live and The Van Wert County Foundation have announced the upcoming performance of Handel’s Messiah at First United Methodist Church, 113 W. Central Ave. in Van Wert at 7 p.m. Sunday, December 12. The doors will open at 6:15 p.m. and admission is free, but in keeping with […]
POSTED: 12/07/21 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview Elementary recently named its Students of the Month sponsored by Van Wert Cinemas. Students making the Knight Leader Board each month will be put into a drawing for a free 30 day pass to the movie theater for their entire family. Van Wert Cinemas November Students of the Month are (left to right) Colby […]
POSTED: 12/07/21 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: News