VW independent staff/submitted information DELPHOS — The Amore Fati Foundation, a newly established non-profit organization, has announced plans to create the first ever teen community center in Delphos. The center, located at The Stao, 335 S. Main Street, will provide essential support and resources for teens to succeed in their personal and academic lives. The […]
POSTED: 02/03/23 at 11:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information PAULDING — The next Western Buckeye ESC governing board meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, in the ESC Conference Room, 900 Fairground Drive, Paulding.
POSTED: 02/03/23 at 11:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
FORT JENNINGS — Virgil B. Gerdeman, 93, of Fort Jennings, passed away at 5:18 p.m. Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born November 26, 1929, in Fort Jennings to Victor and Hilda (Morman) Gerdeman, who both preceded him in death. He married Mary L. Grote October 27, […]
POSTED: 02/03/23 at 11:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor LIMA — 13 straight wins and counting for No. 4 Crestview. Behind a combined 42 by Wren Sheets, Nate Lichtle and Mitch Temple, the Knights extended their winning streak with an impressive 58-40 win over Lima Central Catholic on Friday. Lichtle, who set a school record with 10 treys against Hicksville on […]
POSTED: 02/03/23 at 11:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert shook off a slow start and went on to celebrate Senior Night with a resounding 66-37 win over Kenton on Friday. Before the game, the team’s six seniors were among those honored – Nate Phillips, AJ Proffitt, Luke Wessell, Carson Smith, Garett Gunter and Aidan Pratt. “They’re ultra competitive and […]
POSTED: 02/03/23 at 11:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports DELPHOS — Lincolnview was unable to recover from a slow start and the Lancers fell to Delphos Jefferson 63-25 on Friday. The Wildcats set the pace with a 16-2 first quarter lead, then increased it to 31-9 at halftime. Trent Teman scored nine points in the first quarter, then added six more […]
POSTED: 02/03/23 at 11:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports CONVOY — Crestview High School has found its new head football coach. Pending board approval, Cole Harting will take over for James Lautzenheiser, who led the team for two seasons. Harting has served as offensive coordinator for Van Wert and played a big role in the team’s recent success. Over the last […]
POSTED: 02/03/23 at 11:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Thursday February 2, 2023 1:31 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point and Van Wert EMS to a residence on Boroff Road in Ridge Township for a subject bleeding. 7:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Hoaglin Road in Hoaglin Township to assist a subject locked out of their vehicle. 7:42 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to an […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Thursday’s Vantage Career Center Board of Education meeting was largely comprised of reports from administrators and others. Community Relations Coordinator Miriam Owens started off by noting some upcoming important events, including sophomore visit day (today). 854 area high school sophomores are attending two labs of their choosing while learning more about Vantage. […]
POSTED: 02/03/23 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine’s Volunteer Fire Service Task Force recently delivered its 31-page report containing the group’s recommendations to improve volunteer fire service in Ohio. “This report emphasizes Ohio’s leadership in protecting our state’s citizens,” DeWine said. “The Task Force has given us a road map to continue improving the critical service […]
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