Van Wert independent sports Here are final scores of area high school basketball games played on Friday, February 14. WBL Ottawa-Glandorf 58 Defiance 47Shawnee 91 Kenton 63St. Marys Memorial 55 Bath 43Wapakoneta 32 Celina 30Van Wert 36 Elida 23 NWC Bluffton 60 Allen East 56Columbus Grove 49 Delphos Jefferson 44Crestview 55 Lincolnview 39Spencerville 71 Ada […]
POSTED: 02/11/22 at 10:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Sharon Lee Poling, 75, of Van Wert, passed away unexpectedly at 7 a.m. Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born on July 15, 1946, in Lima to Willis Webster and Mary (Meier) Van Etten, who both preceded her in death. She married the love of her life Richard Adams November […]
POSTED: 02/11/22 at 3:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Ralph Wayne Jessee, 71, of Middle Point, passed away at 12:03 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at the James Cancer Center in Columbus. He was born on March 8, 1950, in St. Charles, Virginia, to Creed Pete and Nevada (Scott) Jessee, who both preceded him in death. He married the love of his life, Debbie […]
POSTED: 02/11/22 at 12:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent news A St. Marys woman was taken to the Van Wert County Jail, after a Friday morning pursuit through multiple jurisdictions. Jacquelynn E. Slone, 28, was arrested on one count of failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer, a third degree felony, and additional charges may be filed. […]
POSTED: 02/11/22 at 12:20 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news An arrest has been made in connection with a February 1 shooting on Elm Sugar Road near Convoy. According to Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach, Brandon Fair, 36, of Fort Wayne, was arrested Wednesday by the Allen County Sheriff’s Department. He was brought back to Van Wert County today after […]
POSTED: 02/11/22 at 12:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Lincolnview Band Boosters are holding a sausage sandwich fundraiser meal prior to tonight’s Crestview at Lincolnview basketball game. Venedocia Lions sausage sandwiches, sides, desserts, and beverages will be offered for sale cafeteria style from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Lincolnview cafeteria. The meal is open to the public and a game ticket […]
POSTED: 02/11/22 at 12:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — Crestview bolted out to a 10-point lead against Lincolnview and remained in control throughout the night, allowing the hot shooting Lady Knights to post a 65-42 win over their county rivals Thursday night. All of Crestview’s first quarter points came from the floor and the Lady Knights led 19-9 at […]
POSTED: 02/11/22 at 4:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports ELIDA — Van Wert closed the regular season by defeating Elida 41-38 on Thursday night. The Lady Cougars finished the regular season 12-9 (6-3 WBL). Both teams got off to a slow start, with Elida leading 7-6 after the first quarter and 14-13 at halftime. Behind eight third quarter points by […]
POSTED: 02/11/22 at 4:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This week’s in-person sophomore visits to Vantage Career Center were successful. During Thursday night’s monthly meeting, the Vantage Board of Education learned hundreds of tenth graders from member schools visited the campus on Wednesday, with over 200 applying to attend next school year. “I do think the culture and the excitement about […]
POSTED: 02/11/22 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information DEFIANCE – Republican Ted Penner has filed as a candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives seat currently held by Craig Riedel, who has decided to seek a U.S. Congressional seat. “I believe I have what it takes to lead the 82nd District by listening to the residents of […]
POSTED: 02/11/22 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: News