SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor DAYTON — Many people regarded defending Division IV state champion Richmond Heights as the best boys basketball team in Ohio, regardless of division. The No. 1 ranked Spartans had won 48 straight games entering Sunday’s state championship game, a streak that included some notable wins over powerful Division I and II teams. […]
POSTED: 03/19/23 at 9:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Severe weather can occur at any time of the year and Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week allows Ohioans the opportunity to learn the best ways to be prepared and stay safe during inclement weather. “Severe weather can impact Ohio at any time of year, so it’s important that residents […]
POSTED: 03/17/23 at 10:45 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County will be hosting their annual Good Friday Prayer Breakfast on from 7-8 a.m. April 7,Willow Bend Country Club in Van Wert. Breakfast will be provided by Willow Bend and the 2023 program speakers will be staff and students from LifeWise Academy.
POSTED: 03/17/23 at 10:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor DAYTON — Crestview trailed by a point at halftime of Friday’s Division IV state semifinal game against Berlin Hiland, but it didn’t seem to bother the Knights very much. The No. 5 Knights (25-3) came out from the break and used a 26-7 third quarter scoring blitz and went on to defeat […]
POSTED: 03/17/23 at 10:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Crestview Knights turned a big third quarter into a Division IV state semifinal win over traditional power Berlin-Hiland at the University of Dayton Arena on Friday. Photographer Bob Barnes was on hand to capture these images and more.
POSTED: 03/17/23 at 10:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor COLUMBUS — Unemployment in Van Wert County in January was lower than the statewide average, according to figures released this week by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services on Tuesday. The county’s jobless rate was 3.3 percent, tied for eighth lowest in Ohio with Warren and Putnam counties. ODJFS said […]
POSTED: 03/16/23 at 8:25 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The annual YWCA of Van Wert County’s annual geranium sale is in full swing and orders are being accepted until 12 p.m. April 28. These hardy geraniums would make the perfect Mother’s Day gift and are the perfect way to spruce up flower beds, provide some color to a patio or […]
POSTED: 03/16/23 at 8:25 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Vantage Career Center’s new Drone Training Academy is now enrolling for FAA Part 107 classes, with the first class beginning June of 2023 and the second held at the end of July. The introductory aviation training program will allow adult students the opportunity to gain basic hands-on UAS flight experience, following […]
POSTED: 03/16/23 at 8:24 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The regular monthly meeting of the Van Wert City Schools Board of Education, scheduled for Wednesday, March 22, been moved one week to to Wednesday, March 29. The meeting was rescheduled due to a calendar conflict. The meeting will be held at 5 p.m. in the First Federal Lecture Hall at the Niswonger […]
POSTED: 03/16/23 at 8:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — During a meeting held on Thursday, the Ohio Power Siting Board authorized Grover Hill Wind, LLC to construct an eight mile long 138 kilovolt (kV) transmission line for the Grover Hill Wind Farm in Blue Creek and Latty townships in Paulding County. The line will connect the Grover Hill Wind Farm […]
POSTED: 03/16/23 at 8:14 pm. FILED UNDER: News