Volleyball Defiance 3 Van Wert 1 DEFIANCE — Defiance ended Van Wert’s season 25-23, 22-25, 25-14, 25-12 in the Division II sectional semifinals at Defiance High School on Tuesday. Carlee Young had 51 digs while Maria Bagley had 25. Finley Foster finished with 26 assists, Mariana Ickes had eight kills and Jordanne Blythe and Sydnee […]
POSTED: 10/20/21 at 3:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview’s Austin Bockrath and Reece Berryman were named to the First Team All-NWC boys’ soccer team earlier this week. Caden Hanf and Davis Schwartz were named Second Team All-NWC while Jackson Evans and Tristan Taylor earned Honorable Mention accolades. On the girls’ side, Crestview’s Katelyn Castle was named First Team All-NWC, […]
POSTED: 10/20/21 at 3:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The Lincolnview Athletic Department will sell tickets in the Lecture Hall (first door to the left after entering the main high school entrance) for reserved seating for JV/varsity boys basketball games on the following dates and times: November 1, 5-6:30 p.m. reserved seat season ticket holders (from 2019-20) whose last name begins with […]
POSTED: 10/20/21 at 3:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of articles detailing plans to renovate Eggerss stadium. JOHN WHITE/special to the VW independent Traditions: the passing of customs or beliefs from generation to generation All over America one thing unites us in the late summer and early fall: high school football on Friday nights. This […]
POSTED: 10/20/21 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Justice Pat DeWine spoke to the Van Wert Rotary Club at Willow Bend on Tuesday. During his time with the Rotarians he focused on civic education and provided a behind the scenes at how the Ohio Supreme Court works. Justice DeWine was elected to the Ohio Supreme Court in November, 2016, and is currently up […]
POSTED: 10/20/21 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
First United Methodist Church, at the corner of Central and Jefferson Street in Van Wert, will host their yearly Trunk or Treat event from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Saturday, October 30, in the city parking lot across from the church. Vehicles will need to be in place by 9:30 a.m. Over 500 costumed children […]
POSTED: 10/20/21 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent news Up to $50,000 in new scholarships are being made available for select adult education students at Vantage Career Center. The Van Wert County Foundation is launching the scholarship program for current students in the CDL, STNA and welding programs for select adult education programs in partnership with Vantage Career The program […]
POSTED: 10/20/21 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Mike Lichtle of Laudick’s Jewelry presents Ryan Parrish, Van Wert High School Administrative Assistant to the Principal, with a $200 check for the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) program. PBIS is designed to reward students for displaying positive behaviors and actions in school and the donation will be used to help purchase various rewards. […]
POSTED: 10/20/21 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Community Noon Prayer Group scheduled for Thursday, October 21, has been moved from First United Methodist Church to Trinity United Methodist Church, 220 South Walnut in Van Wert.
POSTED: 10/19/21 at 2:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Church
Reggie James Miller fell asleep in his mother’s arms on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 23, 2021 to Aaron and Gretchen Miller of Fort Wayne. Reggie was a happy and sweet baby with a loving spirit. He had an infectious smile that was enjoyed by all. […]
POSTED: 10/19/21 at 2:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries