Submitted information CONVOY — In compliance with Ohio Revised Code and district policy, the Board of Education of Crestview Local Schools will permit open enrollment of students from any Ohio district through open enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year. Applications will be accepted beginning April 1, on a first-come, first-serve basis, according to the time […]
POSTED: 02/07/23 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation is kicking off a new nonprofit capacity-building program called: Elevate. Through this program, nonprofits can learn how to elevate various aspects of their organization to help support their greater mission. The purpose of Elevate is to increase the capacity of local non-profit organizations by elevating the […]
POSTED: 02/07/23 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff CONVOY — Monday’s special meeting of the Crestview Local Schools Baord of Education was a brief one. The board approved a pair of supplemental contracts for fall sports coaches – Cole Harting as head football coach and Cindy Lamb as head soccer coach. Harting, who has served as offensive coordinator at Van […]
POSTED: 02/07/23 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — The architect of explosive offenses at Van Wert High School is ready to embark on a new challenge. Cole Harting was officially hired as Crestview’s new head football coach during a special school board meeting held on Monday. Harting is taking over for James Lautzenheiser, who compiled a 10-11 record […]
POSTED: 02/07/23 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Crestview 51 Wayne Trace 18 CONVOY — No. 9 Crestview simply overwhelmed Wayne Trace 51-18 in the home finale at Ray Etzler Gymnasium on Monday. Along the way, Cali Gregory broke Crestview’s career three point record. The 5-10 junior hit four treys in the game, including three in the first quarter. The […]
POSTED: 02/07/23 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The latest installment of random thoughts centers around tournament draws, Martin RPI rankings, tournament sites, polls, the Hoosier Gym, the Pro Bowl, Kyrie Irving and the Super Bowl. Tournament draws As you know, boys tournament draws were held and brackets set on Sunday. The top half of the Division II Liberty-Benton district […]
POSTED: 02/07/23 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Michael Lee Fisher, of Linden, Michigan, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, after battling multiple myeloma for three years. Mike was born on April 2, 1948 in Van Wert to Marvin and Billie (Roth) Fisher. He married his high school sweetheart Brenda (Smith) on September 28, 1968. Mike graduated from Van Wert High School in […]
POSTED: 02/06/23 at 1:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Mary Lou Early, 82, of Van Wert, died at 10:25 a.m. Thursday, February 3, 2023, at VanCrest of Van Wert. She was born on July 23, 1940, in Celina, the daughter of Noel and Edith Brush, who both preceded her in death. Mary Lou was married to James W. Early, who passed away on November […]
POSTED: 02/06/23 at 11:04 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Friday February 3, 2023 4:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a motor vehicle crash. A 2012 Hyundai Elantra driven by Christopher Calvelage II was northbound on Mendon Rd. He was approaching Lincoln Highway and started to slow down and began to slide on the snow covered […]
POSTED: 02/06/23 at 10:56 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — The move is complete. A century old 4,000 square foot barn was successfully moved about one mile from a neighboring farm, D&D Poling Farms to Lincoln Ridge Farms, a process that was slow going. “We are humbled by everyone’s support and will forever be grateful to D&D Poling Farms for […]
POSTED: 02/06/23 at 4:45 am. FILED UNDER: News