SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It’s a story that didn’t start very well, but it has a happy ending. It’s the story of Pasta, a dog that came to the Van Wert County Humane Society in late 2022 via the dog warden. She had been picked up near Van Del in Middle Point. Her owners had given […]
POSTED: 02/22/23 at 4:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Service Club has initiated its annual search for area youths who best exemplify self-reliance. Presentations and informational materials were provided to Van Wert, Lincolnview, Crestview and Vantage Career Center in support of the program. The R.K. Thompson Self-Reliance Award is designed to provide recognition and cash awards for high school […]
POSTED: 02/22/23 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County is proud to announce their 2023 Scholarship for Young Women finalists: Mackenzie Jones, the daughter of Laura Jones and Major Jim Jones. She attends Van Wert High School. Megan Mosier, Megan is the daughter of Jamie and Gregg Mosier. She attends Crestview High School. Sofia Houg, the […]
POSTED: 02/22/23 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information CONVOY — Crestview Local Schools will hold kindergarten registration March 6-10. Parents or guardians residing in the Crestview school district who have a child five years of age on or before August 1, 2023, may register their child for kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year. Parents/guardians who are requesting open enrollment […]
POSTED: 02/22/23 at 4:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Career Connections of Van Wert County recently received grants that will assist the organization in its effort to provide free economic education, financial skills, and career readiness programming countywide to students in grade 2,4,5,6, and 8 and one class of seniors at Van Wert High School. The Van Wert County Foundation chose to […]
POSTED: 02/22/23 at 4:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview’s Cal Evans (2) tries to navigate through Delphos St. John’s defenders during Tuesday’s Division IV sectional semifinal game at Van Wert High School. Unfortunately for the No. 12 seed Lancers, the Blue Jays barged out to a 27-3 first half lead and went on to enjoy a 61-39 win, ending Lincolnview’s season at 2-21. […]
POSTED: 02/22/23 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Raymond “Boz” Stemen, 94, of Ohio City, passed away Sunday evening, February 19, 2023, at the Meadows of Delphos. He was born August 7, 1928, in Ohio City the son of Stanley C. Stemen and Anna B. (Sutton) Stemen, who both preceded him in death. He married Mary Louise (King) Stemen July 3, 1948, and […]
POSTED: 02/21/23 at 10:10 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday February 20, 2023 5:47 a.m. – Deputies along with Spencerville EMS responded to a residence on Ohio 81 in Jennings Township to investigate a report of a deceased subject. 11:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to a report of a large amount of smoke that could be seen from U.S. 30. The fire was located […]
POSTED: 02/21/23 at 10:01 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — The proposed 2024-2025 school calendar was the main focus of Monday’s Crestview Local Schools Board of Education meeting. The proposed calendar only allows for two days off around the Van Wert County Fair – Labor Day Monday, which is the traditional final day of the fair, and the day after. […]
POSTED: 02/21/23 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County has announced an upcoming policy change involving youths 13 and under. Beginning Monday, February 27, all youth 13 and under must exit the W. Main St. facility no later than 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. “We love seeing Van Wert County youth be able to […]
POSTED: 02/21/23 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: News