Editor’s note: This is the first of a four-part series of articles on the YWCA’s new vision statement, and what it means for the local community. Independent staff and submitted information The YWCA’s new vision statement — By lifting voices and providing safe spaces, the YWCA of Van Wert County will empower all to maximize opportunities […]
POSTED: 09/15/21 at 10:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Eight people appeared in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court this past week for a variety of criminal hearings. Two people were sentenced during the week. Jessica Thompson, 35, of Van Wert, was sentenced to 180 days in jail on one count each of possession of a Fentanyl-related compound and aggravated possession […]
POSTED: 09/15/21 at 2:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Freshmen and sophomores from the three Van Wert County public school districts received some hands-on experience — likely for the first time in their lives — in several building trades skills as part of Tuesday’s Build Your Future event. The students received instruction in how to wire lightbulbs, operate construction equipment, drill […]
POSTED: 09/15/21 at 12:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information Isaac Van Wert Post 178 of the American Legion in Van Wert is celebrating its centennial this weekend. Post 178 was chartered in Van Wert during the early months 0f 1920. The name was chosen to honor American Revolutionary War hero Isaac Van Wart, who is also the man the […]
POSTED: 09/14/21 at 10:25 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information Van Wert Service Club, Optimist Club of Van Wert, Main Street Van Wert, and the Van Wert Parks Department are partnering to raise the community’s holiday spirit again this year with a Christmas at Fountain Park event. The 2021 goal is to host a special opening night ceremony on Wednesday, […]
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Independent staff and submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on Tuesday joined with the Ohio Children’s Hospitals Association in a direct appeal to school superintendents to require masks for staff and students during the current surge of the coronavirus. The plea was made during a virtual meeting Tuesday with superintendents and the clinical […]
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Independent staff and submitted information A financial aid informational meeting for parents and guardians of Van Wert County juniors and seniors has been moved from October 6 to Wednesday, October 20, from 6:30-8 p.m., at Van Wert High School. Lawrence Matthews, financial aid director for Bluffton University, will explain the step-by-step procedures for completing the […]
POSTED: 09/14/21 at 10:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor It’s quite an honor but it’s also another motivator for opposing teams. Defending Division IV state champion Van Wert is ranked No. 1 in this week’s Associated Press Ohio High School football poll and now the Cougars are set to take that top ranking into this week’s game at St. Marys […]
POSTED: 09/14/21 at 9:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — Friday night will mark the halfway point of the 2021 high school football season and the Crestview Knights will try to do something they haven’t had to do yet this year – shake off a loss. The Knights fell to 3-1 (0-1 NWC) with Friday’s 42-14 loss to Allen […]
POSTED: 09/14/21 at 8:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview senior volleyball player Kendall Bollenbacher hit the 1,000 kill mark during Tuesday’s NWC opener against Ada. Bollenbacher recorded 17 kills during the match and Lincolnview swept Ada 25-8, 25-7, 25-6. Bollenbacher, flanked by parents Ryanne and Steve Bollenbacher, also had 11 digs and a pair of aces. Ashlyn Price and Breck Evans had 16 […]
POSTED: 09/14/21 at 8:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports