VW independent staff/submitted information GREENVILLE — Spirit EMS is answering the call and is responding to a request for assistance after Hurricane Ian made landfall later along the Florida coast. As Spirit has sent seven ambulances and 14 crew members along with additional medical supplies. Spirit anticipates the crews will be on a 14-day activation, […]
POSTED: 09/29/22 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert and Lincolnview’s soccer programs took part in the first ever YWCA Domestic Violence Awareness soccer natch on Saturday to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Keister Baker Law sponsored special jerseys for each team and prior to the game, YWCA staff members discussed healthy relationships, YWCA services, men as victims of domestic violence, […]
POSTED: 09/29/22 at 3:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Tuesday September 27, 2022 12:26 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence in Union Township for a subject with shoulder pain. 8:31 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for two counts of extortion, both third degree felonies. Craig A. Marks, 41, of Youngstown is being held […]
POSTED: 09/28/22 at 8:50 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor No. 5 Van Wert went 2-1 during “the gauntlet” – with wins over St. Marys Memorial and Ottawa-Glandorf, and a one point loss to Wapakoneta. Now, the Cougars will return to Eggerss Stadium for homecoming and a Shawnee team that hangs its hat on defense. Last week’s game against Ottawa-Glandorf was anything […]
POSTED: 09/28/22 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — It’s only Week No. 7 of the high school football season but it’s the final home game for the Crestview Knights (3-3, 0-3), as four-time defending Northwest Conference champion Columbus Grove (4-2, 2-1 NWC) comes to town. After Friday’s game, the Knights will close out the regular season with three […]
POSTED: 09/28/22 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Golf Tracy to district Lincolnview junior Zoey Tracy advanced to Division II district competition after playing third overall as an individual during Tuesday’s sectionals at Moose Landing Country Club. District competition is scheduled for Monday at Sycamore Springs in Arlington. Tracy shot a 90 to move on and as a team, Lincolnview […]
POSTED: 09/28/22 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information CONVOY — The 21st annual Leland Smith Insurance Lady Knight Volleyball Invitational is set for this Saturday, October 1, at Crestview High School. The field features seven teams who will compete for the title of champion. Matches begin at 9 a.m. in both the high school and middle school gyms. Admission […]
POSTED: 09/28/22 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Showtime with Marie Osmond! The Niswonger Performing Arts Center is the crown jewel of entertainment venues in northwest Ohio. The 1200-seat auditorium, completed in 2007, has featured over 325 national and international touring artists and entertained over 325,000 guests. This does not take into account the myriad of performances by the students of Van Wert […]
POSTED: 09/28/22 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS – As part of National Workforce Development Month, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Director Matt Damschroder is highlighting various state of Ohio programs aimed at helping individuals who face barriers to employment. “We are in a tight labor market, and employers across Ohio are looking for qualified […]
POSTED: 09/28/22 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert High School’s Student Council has announced the 2022-2023 homecoming court. Homecoming ceremonies will take place starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, September 30, at Eggerss Stadium. Homecoming court members include (front row, left to right) senior queen candidates: Maria Bagley, Sofi Houg, and Tyra McClain, (back row, left to right) Mia Rager (sophomore attendant), […]
POSTED: 09/28/22 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News