VW independent staff/submitted information PAULDING — The Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees is proud to announce the selection of Randy Price as CEO, effective April 3. Price has most recently been a regional vice president for Cooperative Building Solutions, based in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to his current position, he served as CEO […]
POSTED: 03/03/23 at 11:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The United Way of Van Wert County recently presented Lincolnview and Crestview student council members with donations to the agencies of their choice from Rivals United. During Rivals United Week, students were encouraged to conduct their own activities at school. New this year, The United Way agreed to donate 50 percent of the proceeds from […]
POSTED: 03/03/23 at 11:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The United Way of Van Wert County recently granted Van Wert Middle School a check for $1,750. The money was given on behalf of the New Initiative Funds which allows organizations that are tax exempt to apply in order to help with a one-time need or project in Van Wert County. […]
POSTED: 03/03/23 at 11:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor ELIDA — Simply put, Friday night’s Division IV district championship game at the Elida Fieldhouse was one for the ages. No. 1 seed Crestview rallied from a 14-point third quarter deficit then outlasted No. 3 seed Ottoville to win the Division IV district championship 63-61 in two overtimes. A driving layup by […]
POSTED: 03/03/23 at 11:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Larry Ray Cotterman, 79, of Van Wert, passed away at 8:21 a.m. Friday, March 03, 2023, at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 22, 1943, in Paulding, to the late Raymond S. and Annabet M (Shainer) Cotterman. He was married to Delores (Kline) Scott who preceded him in […]
POSTED: 03/03/23 at 3:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Elda S. Trim, 101, of Van Wert, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home. She was born on January 18, 1922, in Liberty Township, Van Wert County the daughter of Daniel Franklin Fauble and Rosina Alvina Schmid, who both preceded her in death. She married Robert Eugene Trim in 1947 […]
POSTED: 03/03/23 at 2:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Thursday March 2, 2023 12:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Slane Road in Hoaglin Township on a complaint of a suspicious vehicle. 7:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Tully Street in the Village of Convoy on a complaint of trespassing. 8:05 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of Third Street […]
POSTED: 03/03/23 at 9:10 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY – The National Weather Service has determined it was indeed a weak tornado that caused damage in Convoy on Monday. The EF0 had peak winds of 70 miles per hour and was on the ground for about two minutes, going just over a half mile. It’s maximum width was 75 yards. […]
POSTED: 03/02/23 at 11:12 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Cougars celebrate after AJ Profitt hit a game winning trey at the buzzer during Thursday’s Division II district semifinal matchup at Liberty-Benton High School. A full game story can be found on the Sports page. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 03/02/23 at 11:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert High School health teacher Andrea Mead has been selected as the Ohio Lottery’s Partner in Education Teacher of the Month. She was nominated by Van Wert High School Principal Bob Priest. “Mrs. Mead does a wonderful job utilizing the content of her class so that students understand how what […]
POSTED: 03/02/23 at 11:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News