VW independent staff The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Van Wert County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. U.S. 30 eastbound, just west of U.S. 127, over Town Creek and the railroad, will have lane restrictions for bridge approach slab replacement. The maximum clearance width is approximately 10 feet. […]
POSTED: 10/28/22 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor In an all-NWC Division IV district final featuring two state ranked teams at Van Wert High School, No. 2 seed Crestview knocked off top seeded Leipsic 25-22, 25-21, 20-25, 25-23 on Thursday. It was the second time the Knights defeated the Vikings this season and the win puts Crestview in the regional […]
POSTED: 10/28/22 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — Injuries can quickly change the course of the high school football season, especially at the small school level where numbers are often limited. That was the case at Crestview this season, as the Knights got off to a 3-0 start, but were hit hard by the injury bug on the […]
POSTED: 10/28/22 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information CONVOY – Boys basketball tickets are now on sale at Crestview High School from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday through Friday in the athletic office. Reserved tickets or sports passes are still available for students, adults, and senior citizens. Anyone with questions should call 419.749.9100.
POSTED: 10/28/22 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Carolyn Mildred Hartman, 78, of Van Wert, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Van Wert Health. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio, September 8, 1944, to Luther and Madine Smith, who both preceded her in death. Shortly after birth she was adopted by James and Nellie Mildred (Wallace) Phillips both, of whom are deceased. […]
POSTED: 10/27/22 at 2:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Wednesday October 26, 2022 6:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area in Tully Township to remove a large item from the roadway. 7:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash at Middle Point Road and Ohio 116 in Ridge Township. A 2011 Chevrolet pickup truck driven by William May of Van Wert […]
POSTED: 10/27/22 at 9:07 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor School safety and security and work at Eggerss Stadium were two of several topics addressed during Wednesday’s meeting of the Van Wert City Schools Board of Education. Greg Blackmore, who serves as the board’s representative to the safety team said last week’s evacuation and reunification drills at each of the district’s buildings […]
POSTED: 10/27/22 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The city of Van Wert’s annual street paving project will begin today with the following streets: South Franklin from Main to Spencer Frothingham from Wayne to Walnut Jackson from Jefferson to Fulton/Main Fisher from Main to Neel / Neel to Shaffer Park from Balyeat to Gordon Pratt from Balyeat to Boyd […]
POSTED: 10/27/22 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview and Crestview’s Scholastic Bowl teams (above and below), along with Bluffton were crowned as tri-champs at the recent NWC Tournament at OSU-Lima. There were 30 questions per the seven round event. Crestview’s Sam Boroff was named the Most Valuable Player for the team and selected as part of the NWC All-Star Team, and Lincolnview’s […]
POSTED: 10/27/22 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Here is a list of upcoming truck or trick or treat events submitted to the VW independent. Friday, October 28 CHP Home Care & Hospice will host a Trunk or Treat event from 5-8 p.m. Friday, October 28, at its office at 1159 Westwood Dr. The event is free and includes coffee […]
POSTED: 10/27/22 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News