SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor With an eye on providing fiscal education to students, a new non-profit organization, Career Connections of Van Wert County, is preparing to roll out its program to students at Van Wert, St. Mary’s Catholic School, Crestview and Lincolnview. “There’s a lot of momentum in Van Wert right now with workforce development, economic […]
POSTED: 01/28/22 at 4:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County Prosecutor’s Office recently made a donation of new ballistic plates and vests for the Van Wert Police Department’s Special Response Team. Yarger noted she’s proud to support the Van Wert’s dedicated law enforcement professionals. Pictured left to right: Officer Cory Hirschy, Officer Brock Blackmore, Officer Joshua Staten, Prosecutor Eva Yarger, Sergeant […]
POSTED: 01/28/22 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff CONVOY — On Saturday, February 5, Convoy Fire & EMS will hold its traditional Pancake and Sausage Day. Pancakes, sausages, coffee, milk and orange juice will be served from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. that day at the Community Building in Convoy’s Edgewood Park. Donations will be accepted and dine in or […]
POSTED: 01/28/22 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor LIMA — Sofi Houg and Kyra Welch each scored 16 points and Van Wert knocked Shawnee from the ranks of the undefeated with a 57-48 upset win at Shawnee High School on Thursday. In addition, Carlee Young added 15 points for the Lady Cougars (10-8, 4-3 WBL), including six in the fourth […]
POSTED: 01/27/22 at 10:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports It was a record setting night at Crestview, while Lincolnview enjoyed an early lead but to Allen East on Thursday. Crestview 72 Ada 31 CONVOY — Cali Gregory scored a school record 43 points and added eight rebounds to lead Crestview to a 72-31 win over Ada at Ray Etzler Gymnasium […]
POSTED: 01/27/22 at 10:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Charlie S. Pugh, 67, of Delphos, died at Vancrest of Delphos Wednesday evening, January 26, 2022. He was born April 2, 1954, to Charley and Carolyn (Searfoss) Pugh, who both preceded him in death. On July 23, 1994, he married Kathy Weber July 23, 1994, and she survives. Charlie is also survived by two sons, […]
POSTED: 01/27/22 at 3:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Van Wert Fire Department responded to a late Thursday morning kitchen fire at a house in the 600 block of South Washington Street. Firefighters were at the scene for approximately two hours and no injuries were reported. Van Wert County CERT was also at the scene and West Washington, from Main St. to Ervin […]
POSTED: 01/27/22 at 1:29 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports CELINA — Lincolnview and Parkway split in bowling action Tuesday at Plaza Lanes. The Lancers topped the Panthers 1993-1767, with James Reinhart recording a 152-163-315 series. Conner Balduaf rolled a 148-138-286 series, followed by Evan Bowersock (122-131-253), Preston Bugh (117-119-236) and Alex Wyatt (90-108-198). Parkway was led by Jack Wagner (145-168-313) […]
POSTED: 01/27/22 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Seven people appeared for various hearings in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court this past week. Three of the defendants changed their pleas and were sentenced immediately. Brandon Hershey, 34, of Van Wert, appeared for two different cases. He was sentenced for failure to provide notice of change of address, a fourth […]
POSTED: 01/27/22 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor LIMA — A dozen University of Northwestern Ohio Sport Marketing and Management students, including one from Van Wert, along with two professors, will be putting their education to use on a national stage at the upcoming Super Bowl. For the three days leading up to Super Bowl LVI, 2019 Van Wert High […]
POSTED: 01/27/22 at 4:35 am. FILED UNDER: News