Saturday February 25, 2023 5:18 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Sponseller Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject with chest pain. 12:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Leeson Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 2:01 p.m. […]
POSTED: 02/27/23 at 2:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday February 24, 2023 6:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Willshire Eastern Road in Willshire Township for a tree across the roadway. 7:59 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of Central Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a stray dog. 8:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence […]
POSTED: 02/27/23 at 11:10 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor No new information is available about three notable events that happened within 15 miles of each other within the span of six days last week. The first was three train cars that derailed near the intersection of Bank St. and South Bredeick St in Delphos shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday, February 19. […]
POSTED: 02/27/23 at 4:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Elementary School and Van Wert Middle School held a fundraiser Saturday at Olympic Lanes to help raise money for their students with special needs. The proceeds will be used to help incorporate life skills into their programs and money will allow them to take students on community outings, buy groceries for cooking opportunities, […]
POSTED: 02/27/23 at 4:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Community members, interested adult and high school students, parents, alumni, and associate school district staff will be able to explore Vantage Career Center programs at the annual Open House and “Taste of Vantage” scheduled for 5-7:30 p.m. today. Vantage’s 18 high school career technical labs will be open and students will be […]
POSTED: 02/27/23 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A pair of school board meetings will take place in Van Wert County tonight. The Crestview Local Schools Board of Education will hold a work session at 5:30 p.m. in the board room. No action will be taken at the meeting. The Lincolnview Local Schools Board of Education will meet in special […]
POSTED: 02/27/23 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information LIMA — The University of Northwestern Ohio is hosting the Ohio Future Farmers of America Association’s State finals in Agricultural Power Diagnostics Contest on Friday, March 3. The top 10 high school teams from the state of Ohio will be competing for more than $75,000 in scholarships in the 400 Building on UNOH’s […]
POSTED: 02/27/23 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor DEFIANCE — It wasn’t easy, but Crestview is regional bound for the third consecutive season. The top-seeded Lady Knights found themselves trailing by two entering the final period but rallied to defeat No. 2 seed Ayersville 46-36 in the Division IV district championship game at Defiance High School on Saturday. The Pilots […]
POSTED: 02/27/23 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Division II at Defiance DEFIANCE — Joaquin Estrada (106) and Xavier Leal (120) each placed third at the Division II sectionals at Defiance High School on Saturday and both will advance to district competition at Norwalk. In addition, Matthew Dunno (113) finished fifth and will serve as an alternate. Estrada pinned Jerimiah […]
POSTED: 02/27/23 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the regional tournament pairings for girls basketball. Crestview is one of 16 teams playing in Division IV. The Lady Knights will face Toledo Christian at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Elida Fieldhouse. Other area teams are listed in bold. Division I Region 1 […]
POSTED: 02/27/23 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports