Dustin Scott Stuckey, 36, of Middle Point, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at Van Wert Health. He was born December 25, 1985, in Van Wert, the son of Travis Ford and Tina (Stuckey) Smith. Dustin was a graduate of Lincolnview High School. Dustin enjoyed shooting pool with his cousins, Outlaw Sprint Car Racing, the […]
POSTED: 01/16/22 at 8:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff and submitted information CONVOY — Crestview High School junior Macy Kulwicki has earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully […]
POSTED: 01/14/22 at 11:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information Crime Stoppers will pay cash for information if it will help the Van Wert police department solve an ongoing investigation. On Wednesday, January 5, the Van Wert police department investigated a theft complaint that involved the below Chevy Suburban and individual. The public’s assistance is needed with identifying this […]
POSTED: 01/14/22 at 11:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers, News
Submitted information The Optimist Club of Van Wert is encouraging area students to participate in the Optimist International essay contest for the 2021-2022 school year. The contest is open to all Van Wert County students who are under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2021 and are not enrolled as a degree seeking […]
POSTED: 01/14/22 at 11:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news Government offices, including City of Van Wert and Van Wert County offices will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In addition, most banks and schools will be closed for the day, and no mail will be delivered on Monday.
POSTED: 01/14/22 at 11:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information The Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District is taking orders for fish fingerlings and tree seedlings. The fish sale is an opportunity for pond owners to stock or re-stock the ponds at a reasonable cost. The types of fish available are: largemouth bass, blue gill, channel catfish, shellcracker, […]
POSTED: 01/14/22 at 11:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor HARROD — A balanced scoring attack was a big key in Crestview’s 67-58 Northwest Conference win at Allen East on Friday. Rontae Jackson finished with a 16 points and was one of four Knights in double figures. Nate Lichtle and Gavin Etzler each scored 14 and Carson Hunter finished with 12. 67 […]
POSTED: 01/14/22 at 11:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor COLUMBUS GROVE — Lincolnview led after one quarter but Columbus Grove outscored the Lancers in each of the three remaining quarters to claim a 63-45 Northwest Conference victory on Friday. Columbus Grove improved to 7-4 (2-2 NWC) while Lincolnview fell to 2-10 (0-3 NWC). Behing nine points by Landon Price, including a […]
POSTED: 01/14/22 at 11:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are final scores of area boys high school basketball games played on Friday, January 14. WBL Celina 44 Elida 41Defiance 63 Kenton 38Ottawa-Glandorf 69 Bath 44Wapakoneta 67 Shawnee 50St. Marys Memorial at Van Wert – postponed to February 8 NWC Bluffton 61 Leipsic 49Columbus Grove 63 Lincolnview 45Crestview 67 Allen […]
POSTED: 01/14/22 at 10:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The recent move of Vantage Career Center’s adult education medical programs across the street to the Thomas Edison building was a smooth one. During Thursday night’s Vantage Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Rick Turner praised adult education, IT and maintenance staff for their efforts in the move. “The first couple of weeks […]
POSTED: 01/14/22 at 4:43 am. FILED UNDER: News