SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor For the majority of the 800 or so teams around the state, the 2022-2023 boys high school basketball tipped off 17 weeks ago. Now, just four teams are left in each division and champions will be crowned on Sunday. With that in mind, here are some fun facts about the present tournament […]
POSTED: 03/16/23 at 8:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Wednesday March 15, 2023 5:24 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Shawnee Drive in the City of Van Wert for a subject who fell. 5:39 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Balliet Road in Harrison Township for a subject who fell. 11:45 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of […]
POSTED: 03/16/23 at 8:13 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Lincolnview is inching closer to its planned elementary addition and renovation project. During Wednesday night’s school board meeting, Superintendent Jeff Snyder said the district is advertising for Phase II of the project and said a pre-bid meeting will be held with prospective contractors on Thursday March 23. Bids will be due by […]
POSTED: 03/16/23 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert Live has announced the long-anticipated Feel Good Friday featured artists for 2023. Completely underwritten by The Van Wert County Foundation, this power-packed roster features diverse musical talents that span generations of hits as well as some unexpected mash-ups. There are ten free Friday night concerts from June 2 to […]
POSTED: 03/16/23 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information CONVOY — Crestview Knight Vision along with the high school chorus, jazz band, and middle school swing choir will be presenting their dinner theater “Where’s Waldo” at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1 in the Crestview auditeria with a full meal. The dinner theater at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2 will include desserts and […]
POSTED: 03/16/23 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Over 70 second grade students from Parkway – rock stars In-training – recently took to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center stage for learning and lively fun. The Van Wert Live Team presented a behind the scenes experience that transformed the students into rock stars for the day. Tour guides Gary Taylor, […]
POSTED: 03/16/23 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Board of Health will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, in the Community Room of Vantage Career Center, 818 N. Franklin St., Van Wert.
POSTED: 03/16/23 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Frederick M. Strawser, 76, of Coldwater, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. He was born February 17, 1947, to Marion and Wilma (Heffley) Strawser in Cloverdale. Fred married Linda K. Boroff March 22, 1965,in Decatur, Indiana, and she survives. Fred had been employed with BF Goodrich Tire for […]
POSTED: 03/15/23 at 7:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff A teenage boy has been charged in connection with a late February bomb threat at Van Wert Middle School. According to Van Wert Police Lt. Steven Boroff, the boy, 14, is charged with one count of inducing panic, a first degree misdemeanor. The charge was filed after an investigation by the Van […]
POSTED: 03/15/23 at 1:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Janet Fraters, 78, passed away on the morning of Monday, March 12, 2023, at St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima. She was born October 23, 1944, in Norfolk, Virginia, and was raised by her mother, Winnie (Phillips) Morgan, who preceded her in death. Janet was a fierce, strong independent woman who raised her five children as […]
POSTED: 03/15/23 at 1:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries