Lincolnview Elementary Students raised a total of $3,499 during last week’s Rivals United challenge. Leading the fundraising efforts were students in Mrs. Moreo’s first grade class, who also won the Day of Caring food drive event in the fall. Following in a close second were students in Mr. Kraner’s sixth grade class. Students participated in […]
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VW independent staff CONVOY — A Crestview Local Schools Board of Education work session, scheduled for February 15, has been rescheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, February 27, in the front office conference room.
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VW independent sports A slow start came back to haunt Lincolnview in a 45-39 home loss to Allen East on Monday night. The Lancers were outscored 17-5 by the Mustangs in the opening quarter. Lincolnview managed to trim the deficit to 28-19 at halftime and 34-29 after three quarters. Austin Bockrath paced Lincolnview with 14 […]
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VW independent sports Here are this week’s high school basketball broadcast schedules for 99.7 WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. WKSD Wednesday, February 15: Crestview vs. Fayette (girls, 6 p.m. tipoff)Wednesday, February 15: Wayne Trace vs. Parkway (girls, 7:30 p.m. tipoff)Thursday, February 16: Miller City at Paulding (boys)Friday, February 17: Ottoville at Wayne Trace (boys)Saturday, February 18: […]
POSTED: 02/14/23 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Friday February 10, 2023 7:01 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for an unconscious subject. 9:00 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area on Westwood Drive in the city of Van Wert to assist with a service dog that was loose. 11:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to the […]
POSTED: 02/13/23 at 9:27 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Crestview’s annual Educator Hall of Fame Ceremony was held between the junior varsity and varsity boys’ basketball games on Saturday. This year’s inductees are (front): Carole Simmons-Macklin; middle row – Nancy Speelman, Joseph Plas and Mary Jean Lautzenheiser, who’s children, Tammy Nihiser and Dr. Tom Lautzenheiser, accepted the award. Also pictured (back row, left to […]
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VW independent staff A Forest, Ohio man was charged with two counts of aggravated menacing and one count of menacing after a weekend incident at Mi Ranchito Mexican Grill. Joshua Deamicis, 47, was arrested Saturday night after law enforcement officers were dispatched to the N. Washington St. restaurant for an intoxicated man threatening people with […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information A reminder that the due date for first half Van Wert County property tax collections is Wednesday, February 22. The Treasurer’s Office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Van Wert County Treasurer Jeff McIntosh said the office […]
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The Puppy Pals Tour came to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Sunday, with a stunt dog and comedic dog show that entertained a nearly sold out crowd. The “America’s Got Talent” performers energized the audience and received wild applause from fans of all ages. Photos submitted
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VW independent sports Arlington 72 Lincolnview 59 KNIGHTSTOWN (IN) — Lincolnview had three players finish in double figures but the Lancers fell to Arlington 72-59 at the Hoosier Gym on Saturday. The gym is one of the filming locations used in the 1986 movie Hoosiers. Kohen Cox led Lincolnview with 16 points, Austin Bockrath had […]
POSTED: 02/13/23 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports