VW independent girls hoops roundup

Van Wert independent sports It was a tough night for all three Van Wert County girls’ basketball teams, as Crestview, Van Wert and Lincolnview all suffered losses on Thursday. Delphos Jefferson 56 Crestview 43 DELPHOS — In a matchup of defending NWC co-champions, Delphos Jefferson jumped out to an 18-8 first quarter lead and went […]

9 people appear for hearings in CP Court

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Four people entered changes of pleas during hearings held this past week in Van Wert County Common Court. They were among nine people who appeared for various hearings. Chad Diltz, 45, of Van Wert, changed his plea to guilty to two counts of breaking and entering, both fifth degree felonies. A sentencing […]

NHS set to host Light the Night walk

VW independent news Van Wert High School’s National Honor Society will host a “Light the Night” walk on Sunday, March 6, at Franklin Park. Community members are invited to participate in this fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Event registration will take place at 6 p.m. with a 1.5 mile walk around the park […]

Zimmerman to serve as presiding judge

VW independent staff and submitted information LIMA — William R. Zimmerman, Judge with the Third District Court of Appeals (Lima) has been designated as presiding judge of the court for 2022. This is the second time that Judge Zimmerman has been selected as presiding judge of the court. The Third District is comprised of 17 […]

Central Insurance offering scholarships

Submitted information Central Insurance has announced that applications are now available for the company’s Educational and Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program. The program was developed to reward and support graduates seeking careers in the property and casualty insurance industry. Scholarship details: Up to $5,000 per student. May be used toward tuition, books, room and board, and […]

WKSD to air Crestview-Jefferson game

Van Wert independent sports Radio station 99.7FM WKSD has announced it will carry Thursday’s key Northwest Conference girls’ basketball game between Crestview and Delphos Jefferson. The previously scheduled broadcast game between Paulding and Fairview has been postponed. Delphos Jefferson enters the game 15-1 (4-0 NWC), alone in first place, while Crestview is 12-3 (4-1 NWC), […]

Theresa Elenor Parkanzky

Theresa Elenor Parkanzky passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She was born October 9, 1935, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Frank Kufta and Mary Raczkiewicz, who both preceded her in death. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1953. She attended Mercy College in Detroit and obtained her BS/RN in 1957. She married Ernest Alexander […]

King announces run for Ohio House seat

VW independent staff and submitted information CELINA — Mercer County Recorder Angie King has formally announced her intention to run in the May 3 Republican primary to represent the 82nd House District in the Ohio General Assembly. The newly drawn district consists of Mercer, Van Wert, and Paulding counties as well as a portion of […]

MSVW’s Chocolate Walk set for Feb. 4

Van Wert independent staff and submitted information The Main Street Van Wert Promotions Committee has announced the return of the Downtown Chocolate Walk. It’s scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Friday, February 4, at participating businesses. Tickets, which must be purchased in advance, are $20 each and are available now. On the evening of the event, “chocolate […]

Counterfeit goods seized by U.S. Customs

VW independent and submitted information CINCINNATI — Between December 24-January 5, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati and Indianapolis seized four large shipments of jewelry deemed to be counterfeit by CBP’s Centers of Excellence and Expertise. On December 24, CBP officers in Cincinnati seized a shipment containing 13,467 pieces of counterfeit jewelry […]