SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor LIMA – It was an uphill battle for Van Wert all night. The fourth seeded Cougars fell behind early, led just once and forced overtime, only to fall to No. 7 seed Wauseon 56-53 in the Division II sectional finals at Lima Sr on Friday. The loss snapped a seven-game winning streak […]
POSTED: 02/26/22 at 12:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
William “Junior” Ross, 84, a life long resident of Grover Hill, was surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, when he was finally called into our Heavenly Father’s arms. Bill, often called “Junior” by family and close friends, was born July 29, 1937, to William Clifford and Iola “Bernice” (Workman) Ross. In addition to […]
POSTED: 02/25/22 at 1:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Melissa Ann Stauffer, 46, of Van Wert, gained her wings on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Melissa was born on July 17, 1975, in Bluffton, Indiana, the daughter of Tara (Stauffer) Tinnel of Van Wert. She enjoyed time with her children, grandchildren, family, arts and crafts. She spent much of her time with members of the […]
POSTED: 02/25/22 at 1:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff and submitted information Through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) the Van Wert County Council on Aging recently received a 2021 Braun converted handicap accessible Chrysler Voyager van that will be used to meet the increased demand for the specialized senior citizen transportation in Van Wert County. Without a formal public transportation […]
POSTED: 02/25/22 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news Freezing drizzle, ice and snow led area schools to cancel classes on Friday. Officials with Van Wert, Thomas Edison, St. Mary’s of the Assumption, Crestview, Lincolnview, Vantage Career Center, Parkway, Wayne Trace, Delphos Jefferson and Delphos St. John’s initially started with a two-hour delay but later made the decision to close. Many […]
POSTED: 02/25/22 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
The 82nd House District will have a noticeably different look if the Ohio Supreme Court approves the third map submitted by the Ohio Redistricting Commission on Thursday. The district currently encompasses all of Defiance, Paulding and Van Wert counties and a portion of Auglaize County. If approved, the new district will cover all of Paulding, […]
POSTED: 02/25/22 at 4:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Senate District 1 will have new boundaries if the Ohio Supreme Court approves the third map submitted by the Ohio Redistricting Commission on Thursday. The district currently encompasses all of Williams, Defiance, Henry, Putnam, Paulding, Van Wert, Hancock and Hardin counties and parts of Fulton, Auglaize and Logan counties. If the new map is […]
POSTED: 02/25/22 at 4:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor DEFIANCE — No. 9 seed Lincolnview survived a scoreless second quarter and used sterling second half defense and late free throws to secure a 35-31 win over No. 7 seed Ottoville in the Division IV district semifinals at Defiance High School on Thursday. It was the second straight upset victory by Lincolnview […]
POSTED: 02/24/22 at 10:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor DEFIANCE — A swarming Crestview defense forced 26 turnovers and the Lady Knights pulled away from Hicksville for a 49-31 win in the Division IV district semifinals at Defiance High School on Thursday. In addition to the turnovers, the Lady Aces (16-8) were held to just 9-of-29 shooting in the game. Crestview […]
POSTED: 02/24/22 at 10:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports CANTON — Van Wert’s Jayden Welker competed in the preliminaries of two events at the OHSAA Swimming and Diving Championships at C.T. Branin Natatorium on Thursday. Welker placed ninth in the Division II 100 yard butterfly (51.78) and 15th in the 200 yard individual medley (2:01.67). Finals are scheduled to begin […]
POSTED: 02/24/22 at 10:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports