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 […]
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VW independent staff and submitted information The Area Agency on Aging 3 is recruiting new members for their Advisory Council and Board of Directors. Potential members must reside in the Area Agency on Aging 3’s service area, which includes, Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, and Van Wert counties. Minority and older individuals living in […]
POSTED: 02/11/22 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news The Van Wert County Veterans Service Commission’s monthly meeting, which was postponed beacause of inclement weather on February 3, has been rescheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, February 17. The meeting will be held in the former juvenile court room in the basement of the Van Wert County Courthouse.
POSTED: 02/11/22 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Robert LeRoy Sanderson, age 93, of Eaton, passed away at 8:22 a.m. Monday, January 31, 2022, at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. He was born April 14, 1928, in Ada to the Rev. Frank W. and Freida (Willeke) Sanderson, who both preceded him in death. Robert was a retired teacher and administrator for 26 […]
POSTED: 02/10/22 at 5:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Martha Joan Prichard, 88, of Van Wert, passed away at 5:40 a.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Vancrest of Delphos. She was born on February 16, 1933, in Van Wert the daughter of Paul and Martha (Shaw) Denig, who both preceded her in death. She married Richard Prichard April 3, 1952, and he survives. Other […]
POSTED: 02/10/22 at 9:16 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A Lima man who briefly held authorities at bay in Delphos was one of five people arraigned in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court this past week. Cedrick Davis, 52, pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted aggravated arson, a third degree felony; domestic violence, a third degree felony; inducing panic, a […]
POSTED: 02/10/22 at 4:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Peony Festival’s Flowers in Full Bloom committee is seeking nominees for 2022’s Flowers in Full Bloom. The event is dedicated to recognizing the women in the community who have influenced, encouraged and uplifted all those who she has come in contact with. All nominees must be at least 60 and a resident […]
POSTED: 02/10/22 at 4:35 am. FILED UNDER: News