VW independent staff and submitted information The Ohio State Buckeyes scripted yet another successful season ending with a 48-45 Rose Bowl victory over Utah on New Year’s Day. The Voice of the Buckeyes, Paul Keels, was with them every step of the way for every play. Van Wert Live along with presenting sponsor The Ohio […]
POSTED: 01/07/22 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert held on for a Western Buckeye League win, while Crestview and Lincolnview both fell on the road in Northwest Conference play on Thursday. Van Wert 39 Wapakoneta 35 Carlee Young and Kyra Welch each scored 11 points to lead Van Wert to a 39-35 win over visiting Wapakoneta on […]
POSTED: 01/07/22 at 4:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports WAPAKONETA — Wapakoneta swept Van Wert in Western Buckeye League bowling action at Astro Lanes on Thursday. The Redskins defeated the Cougars 2639-2436. Freshman Hayden Davis led the Cougars with a two-game series of 375 and freshmen Logan Sutton chipped in with 349 series and had the high game of 212. […]
POSTED: 01/07/22 at 4:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent staff and submitted information Donations are being sought for victims of a January 5 fire in Van Wert (see picture and story below). There were two families involved and Van Wert County CERT and the Salvation Army are teaming up to raise support for both. After meeting with both families, it was […]
POSTED: 01/06/22 at 2:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent staff and submitted information As of Thursday, the Van Wert County General Health District reported no additional COVID-19 deaths of residents of Van Wert County, keeping the total number of COVID-19 deaths at 93. The health department did report an increase of 109 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 […]
POSTED: 01/06/22 at 2:18 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — The Crestview school board will have a familiar look in 2022. Three members – Lori Bittner, Nan Grace and Brad Perrott – were sworn in for new four year terms during Monday night’s organizational meeting. The three were re-elected after running unopposed last fall. John Auld was re-elected as board […]
POSTED: 01/06/22 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County’s first baby of 2022 arrived at Van Wert Health on Tuesday, January 4. Roman was born at 5:49 p.m. to Shyanne Howard and Caleb Jones of Middle Point. His arrival was two weeks early and he checked in at seven pounds and 18.5 inches. Roman has a brother, Samuel, who will turn […]
POSTED: 01/06/22 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Three adults and five children are homeless after a late night fire at an apartment on South Shannon Street in Van Wert. The Van Wert Fire Department, along with police and Van Wert County CERT were dispatched to the scene at 11 Wednesday night. Emergency crews were at the scene until 3 a.m. There were […]
POSTED: 01/06/22 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information It may be colder outside, but there are many things to do inside with Visit Van Wert’s January calendar of events. “A new year always brings a new beginning and the community is looking forward to an enormous number of events in 2022, and continued renovation to the historic […]
POSTED: 01/06/22 at 4:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
First Financial Bank will once again be the t-shirt Sponsor for sixth Annual Rivals United, a fundraiser between Crestview and Lincolnview. Every year, students submit design ideas for the t-shirts that are sold to both schools. The $1,500 sponsorship will be added to Crestivew’s total donation amount for winning the design contest, a drawing submitted […]
POSTED: 01/06/22 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News