The 2022 Rivals United campaign turned out to be a whopping success for all involved. Crestview won the annual fundraising event for the first time by raising $28,707.69, while rival Lincolnview raised $20,584.05. In addtion, Cougars United raised $3,560.90, bringing the grand total to a record breaking $52,882.65. The funds were generated through various events […]
POSTED: 02/12/22 at 12:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YWCA of Van Wert County will host its Annual Women of Achievement Scholarship Dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at Willow Bend Country Club. Tickets will be available for $25 at Eventbrite.com starting Monday, February 14. YWCA of Van Wert County is excited to share this year’s nominees in the following 8 categories: […]
POSTED: 02/12/22 at 12:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information A free kindergarten developmental readiness screening for all children will be held at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School in Van Wert. Any child who will be five years of age by September 30, 2022, and lives in Van Wert County or the surrounding areas is invited to […]
POSTED: 02/12/22 at 12:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and California Governor Gavin Newsom have placed a friendly wager ahead of Super Bowl LVI, featuring the AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals and the NFC champion Los Angeles Rams. “This friendly bet highlights some of Cincinnati’s most iconic foods and restaurants that everyone across Ohio and […]
POSTED: 02/12/22 at 12:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
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