Surrounded by family members, Crestview’s Wesyn Ludwig recently signed a letter of intent to continue his studies and his football career Trine University in Indiana. During his senior season for the Knights, Ludwig was named 1st team All-NWC offensive lineman and honorable mention at linebacker. Photo submitted
POSTED: 04/21/23 at 9:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Just in time for Earth Day, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and his environmental enforcement team unveiled a $1.1 million initiative to help communities statewide crack down on polluters who use their backyard – or someone else’s property – as an enormous garbage can. “Shine a Light on Dumpers” […]
POSTED: 04/21/23 at 9:24 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The next meeting of the Van Wert City Schools Board of Education will take place in a different location. The board will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, in the conference room at the Goedde Building, 205 W. Crawford St., instead of the First Federal Lecture Hall at the Niswonger Performing […]
POSTED: 04/21/23 at 9:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently made a donation of $200 to the Van Wert Optimist Club after prom parties at Crestview, Lincolnview and Van Wert. The Optimist Club puts on an after prom for the county schools each year. This year they are planning a game night themed […]
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Rita Marie Hoersten, 94, of Ottoville, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at the Meadows of Kalida. She was born May 31, 1928, in Delphos to Ross H. and Valera D. (Wahmhoft) Tigner, who both preceded her in death. She married Clarence W. Hoersten September 8, 1948 and he preceded her in death April 20, […]
POSTED: 04/21/23 at 7:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Thursday April 20, 2023 12:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the city of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police. 8:30 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a community control violation. Deputies observed the wanted subject in the residence. They were initially […]
POSTED: 04/21/23 at 9:10 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — The Crestview Local Schools Board of Education didn’t have to go far to find a new elementary principal. Current Director of Curriculum Lindsay Breese has been chosen to fill the role, and was given a two-year administrative contract (August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2025) during Thursday night’s school board […]
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Submitted information Vantage Career Center’s Commercial Driver’s License (Class A CDL) Training Coordinator and Vantage alumni Hartsel Bryant hopes to fill local economic needs through the Adult Class A CDL program running this summer. Bryant, a 1983 Vantage engine auto mechanics graduate of Paulding, has been an instructor for the Vantage CDL program for five […]
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Crestview Elementary recently named its Students of the Month, sponsored by Van Wert Cinemas. Students making the Knight Leader Board each receive a free 30 day pass to the movie theater for their entire family. Van Wert Cinemas March Students of the Month are (above): Avery Fetters, Riley Dickson, Alexis Heth, Finley Case, and Beau […]
POSTED: 04/21/23 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Baseball Lincolnview 8 Columbus Grove 0 COLUMBUS GROVE — Dane Ebel did it all for Lincolnview on Thursday. On the mound, he pitched a complete game and allowed just three hits while striking out 11 and walking two and at the plate, Ebel went 2-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored, […]
POSTED: 04/21/23 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports