Saturday May 27, 2023 2:19 a.m. – Dispatched Ottoville Fire to an area of Converse Roselm Road in Jackson Township for a rubbish fire. 5:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township to assist a disabled motorist. 6:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm at a location […]
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Friday May 26, 2023 1:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a complaint of suspicious activity. 5:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dixon Cavett Road in Tully Township on a complaint of a subject dressed in dark clothing walking in the roadway. 10:01 a.m. […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor “Today should be a solemn day but also a day of joy.” Those were the words of American Legion Post 178 Commander Ken Myers during Monday’s annual Memorial Day ceremony at Woodland Cemetery. “Today is not about every service member or veteran, it’s about the ones that died defending the flag, this […]
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Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert was the site of Monday’s annual Memorial Day service, hosted by American Legion Post 178. Several dozen people turned out for the event. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — 60 Crestview High School seniors were awarded diplomas on Saturday, as part of the school’s 63rd annual baccalaureate and commencement ceremony held at the Ray Etzler Gymnasium. During his speech to the graduates, Crestview High School Principal Dave Bowen lauded the notable academic and athletic achievements of the Class of […]
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Smiles were abundant during Saturday’s 63rd annual baccalaureate and commencement ceremony at Crestview High School. The evening featured speakers, music and of course, the awarding of diplomas. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
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VW independent staff/submitted information ROCKFORD — The Parkway High School Class of 1968 will celebrate 55 years during a class reunion scheduled for Saturday, September 16. The reunion will be held at the building owned by the Jane (Stephenson) Suzuki family at 4301 U.S. 33, just outside Rockford. Social time will start at 2 p.m., […]
POSTED: 05/30/23 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles, News
VW independent sports Division II PIQUA — Speedy sophomore Kendra Deehring made her presence felt at the Division II regionals held at Piqua Thursday and Saturday. Meanwhile, Lincolnview freshman Brynleigh Moody notched a spot in the upcoming state tournament. Deehring was the regional champion and set a new Van Wert High School record in the […]
POSTED: 05/30/23 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers mainly around pending high school conference realignment, plus good luck wishes to area softball, baseball and track and field athletes. NWC The Northwest Conference finds itself looking for not one, but two different members, after Leipsic’s seemingly abrupt departure announcement. As you know by now, […]
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VW independent sports COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the pairings and sites for this week’s baseball regional tournaments. Regional semifinals and finals are set for Thursday and Friday across the state. Northwest Ohio is well represented at regionals, with St. Marys Memorial and Defiance (Division II), Wayne Trace (Division III) […]
POSTED: 05/30/23 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports