James D. Howell, 62, of Dayton, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021. He was born June 10, 1959, in Columbus, the son of James E. and Eileen (Lemmerman) Howell. James was a minister for the Western Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church and also a radio disc jockey Surviving are his son, Chris (Rebecca) Howell […]
POSTED: 09/28/21 at 12:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Barbara Ann Ferguson, 83, of Van Wert, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Paulding County Hospital in Paulding. She was born June 28, 1938, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Ray and Mary (Frazier) Selby, who both preceded her in death. She married Bobby Gene “Fergie” Ferguson on February 25, 1956, in Hazel Park, Michigan, and he […]
POSTED: 09/28/21 at 12:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council approved legislation needed to expand the Van Wert County Regional Airport Community Reinvestment Area to encompass Vision Industrial Park. The CRA expansion was requested by the developers of a 100,000-square-foot spec building to be built in the industrial park. Council also prepared a second piece of legislation, which […]
POSTED: 09/27/21 at 11:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police September 24, 9:04 p.m. — Brandon W. Story, 41, of 615 N. Market St., was cited for domestic violence for an incident that occurred in the 300 block of East Main Street. Story was also cited for disorderly conduct two hours later while at Van Wert Health. September 25, 11:06 a.m. — […]
POSTED: 09/27/21 at 10:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Isaac Van Wart Daughters of the American Revolution met recently at Wild Hare Barbecue. New members inducted are (from the left) Cathy Jewel Johnson, Nancy Ransbottom Smith, and Kari Girod Casto. The group’s next meeting will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 6, at Willow Bend Country Club. The speaker will be Dave Walker, a […]
POSTED: 09/27/21 at 10:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
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