VW Manor wins HCF President’s Award

VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Manor recently received the President’s Award from HCF Management. HCF Management, Van Wert Manor’s corporate partner, recently presented its annual performance awards.  The President’s Award is determined by several criteria. Two annual winners are chosen from all Ohio and Pennsylvania facilities. Criteria for the award include customer service, financial performance, activities, the […]

Crestview cruises by Allen East 78-52

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — Crestview controlled the boards and the game on the way to an impressive 78-52 Northwest Conference win over Allen East at Ray Etzler Gymnasium on Friday night. The Knights held a 36-24 rebounding advantage, including 11 offensive boards that led to seven Crestview baskets in the first half. “Coming […]

Friday night HS basketball scoreboard

Van Wert independent sports Here are final scores of Friday’s area boys’ high school basketball games. NWC Crestview 78 Allen East 52Delphos Jefferson 46 Ada 34Paulding 52 Bluffton 47Lima Central Catholic 55 Spencerville 43 (non-conference)Columbus Grove at Lincolnview – postponed to January 26 WBL Defiance 61 Kenton 38Elida 40 Celina 29Ottawa-Glandorf 86 Bath 53Shawnee 70 […]

Lautzenheiser to lead CV football program

Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — Pending approval by the Board of Education, longtime assistant coach James Lautzenheiser will be named as Crestview High School’s new head football coach. He’ll step in for Jared Owens, who resigned after the 2020 season. A vote is expected during Monday night’s school board meeting. Lautzenheiser, a 2000 Crestview […]

Heather N. Martin

Heather N. Martin, 41, of Van Wert, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at home. She was born May 9, 1979, in Berlin, Germany, the only daughter of Douglas Brent Martin, who preceded her in death, and Cynthia (Winters) Martin Canales, who survives in Convoy. Other survivors include her four children, Eric Michael Martin of […]

Gov. provides Phase 1B vaccine rollout info

VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates Thursday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  U.S. Capitol breachGovernor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted both shared additional comments regarding Wednesday’s events at the United States Capitol. “Yesterday was a sad day. It was a dark […]

Eaton holds United Way campaign week

VW independent/submitted information Eaton Corporation recently held its annual campaign week offering their employees different events to help raise money for the United Way of Van Wert County.  Eaton has a long and proud history of community service with its collective willingness to help its neighbors through both financial support and volunteerism. Eaton’s support of United […]

YWCA seeks county scholarship applicants

VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County will be awarding three scholarships — $750, $500, and $300 — to deserving young women in the Van Wert community. The scholarships may be used at their discretion in pursuit of future goals or plans.  Applicants must be county high school seniors or reside within Van Wert County. […]

SWCD sets tree seedling sales deadline

VW independent/submitted information The deadline to purchase seedlings from the Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District is Friday, March 26. The seedlings are available in packets of 10 at a minimal cost.   The following seedling species are available: American arborvitae, Austrian pine, Colorado blue spruce, Eastern white pine, Norway spruce, Arrowwood viburnum, black cherry, […]

Friday Flashback: Cougars beat Kalida

Note: After a two-week break for the holidays, the Friday Flashback returns and takes us back 10 years, to the 2010-2011 boys’ high school basketball season. The Van Wert Cougars picked up their 12th win in 13 games with a victory over Kalida. Below is the story as it appeared on the VW independent Sports […]