SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers around the Crestview Knights, an additional division, public vs. parochial, and Columbus vs. Dayton. Congrats It wasn’t the ending they wanted but nonetheless, congratulations to the Crestview Knights on an outstanding boys basketball season. They were one of two Division IV teams playing on the […]
POSTED: 03/21/23 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information West Ohio Food Bank, a United Way of Van Wert County agency, will be distributing shelf stable food and produce at Trinity Friends Church, 605 N. Franklin St., Van Wert, Tuesday, March 28, from 12-2 p.m. or until food is gone. This mobile food drive will be a drive-thru only event. […]
POSTED: 03/21/23 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information West Central Ohio Youth for Christ is pleased to present its second annual “Be the Story” fundraising banquet at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Calvary Evangelical Church, 10686 Van Wert-Decatur Road, Van Wert. The purpose of the event is to share dynamic new developments happening in the ministry that are impacting the […]
POSTED: 03/20/23 at 12:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Church
Submitted information Trinity Friends Church will host “Christ in the Passover: An Interactive Experience” on Maundy Thursday, April 6, in the Family Life Center Auditorium, 605 N. Franklin St., Van Wert. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the event will begin at 6:30 p.m. This powerful interactive experience, led by Greg Williams of […]
POSTED: 03/20/23 at 12:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Church
Sunday March 19, 2023 12:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Reidenbach Road in Ridge Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol on a traffic stop with a subject being disorderly. 3:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bockey Road in Washington Township to investigate a report of an attempted burglary. The […]
POSTED: 03/20/23 at 8:35 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday March 18, 2023 0254 a.m. – Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Ohio 49 in Harrison Township. Johnani E. Harris, 24, of Payne was issued a traffic citation for driving without a valid operator license and a summons to appear on a charge of possession of marijuana. 3:37 a.m. – Deputies along with Middle Point […]
POSTED: 03/20/23 at 8:34 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday March 17, 2023 9:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 11:38 a.m. – Deputies along with Middle Point Fire responded to a report of a utility pole fire on Converse Roselm Road in Washington Township. 11:42 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a subject […]
POSTED: 03/20/23 at 8:33 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor DAYTON — One game does not define the season. The 2022-2023 season didn’t end as hoped for Crestview, but it was a memorable and very special season nonetheless. The Knights, ranked No. 5 in the final Associated Press poll, fell to No. 1 Richmond Heights in the Division IV state championship game […]
POSTED: 03/19/23 at 9:49 pm. FILED UNDER: News
A Saturday morning snow squall led to some fender benders (and a little worse) in and around Van Wert. Roads became very slippery and visibility in some spots was extremely limited. Among the accidents: U.S. 30 westbound near the Middle Point exit (above), S. Washington St. and Ervin Rd. (bottom left) and Leeson Ave. and […]
POSTED: 03/19/23 at 9:48 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Calling local young artists in kindergarten through 12th grade – it’s time to break out the paint, crayon, colored pencil, charcoal, stickers and paper for the Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District poster contest. The contest is open to all Van Wert County students. The creation may not be traced […]
POSTED: 03/19/23 at 9:48 pm. FILED UNDER: News