YMCA promotes healthy, safer lifestyles

VW independent staff/submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County recently hosted its annual free Healthy Kids Day, an initiative that aims to inspire children and families to live healthier and safer lifestyles. The event encourages kids to get up, get moving, and have fun while learning about the importance of healthy habits. This year, […]

Farm Focus Inc. scholarships awarded

VW independent staff/submitted information The recipients of the 2023 Farm Focus Inc. scholarships have been announced as Luke Hefflefinger and Hanna Scaggs, who were awarded $1,000 each. Emma Wells and Wyatt Friedrich awarded $500 each. Heffelfinger will graduate from Lincolnview High School this Sunday and will attend the Ohio State University Agriculture Technical Institute (ATI) […]

Penix delivers in win over Woodlan

VW independent sports CONVOY — A two out walk-off single by Bryson Penix gave Crestview an exciting 5-4 victory over Woodlan on Tuesday. Penix’s hit scored Hunter Jones, who was hit by a pitch earlier in the inning, then advanced to second on a grounder by Connor Sheets. The game was scoreless after four innings, […]

Nancy J. (Waymire) Coplin

Nancy J. (Waymire) Coplin, 85, of Convoy, passed away at 11 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2023, at her residence. She was born on July 11, 1937, in Van Wert, to the late Paul D. and Grace (Allison) Waymire. She married Larry Coplin November 5, 1961, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Van Wert by Rev. […]

Nearly all OHSAA referendum items OK’d

Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio High School Athletic Association member schools passed 12 of 13 proposed revisions to the OHSAA Constitution and Bylaws, Executive Director Doug Ute announced Tuesday. The OHSAA’s annual referendum voting period ended at 4 p.m. Monday. Each member school has one vote on each item, which is cast by the high […]

It’s almost that time… As summer approaches, so does the anticipation for good vibes in the sunshine with the Feel Good Friday Concert Series. 10 Feel Good Friday concerts are completely underwritten by the Van Wert County Foundation and are free to the public. Friday nights in Fountain Park have a rich history of entertaining […]

Brent B. Adams

Brent B. Adams, 57, of Westerville, passed away at 5:51 a.m.  Saturday, May 13, 2023 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born January 29, 1966, in Van Wert, to Gregg and Barbara (Johnson) Adams. Brent was a 1984 graduate of Van Wert High School. He also graduated from Ohio Northern […]

Crestview school board honors retirees

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — The recognition of three retiring employees kicked off Monday’s meeting of the Crestview Local Schools Board of Education. A brief retirement reception was held for Title I teacher Deborah Gehres, vocal music teacher Danille Hancock and custodian Robin Miller, who was unable to attend. The three will retire at the […]

Lincolnview shares graduation info

Submitted information Lincolnview High School has announced that the school will be hold its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023 at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21, in the high school gymnasium. Parking will be available in both the high school and elementary lots, and both the high school and elementary entrances will be open […]

WOFB to offer mobile food drive

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 on Tuesday, May 23, from 12-2 p.m. or until food is gone. This mobile food drive will be a drive-thru only event. You […]