Dale Reidenbach, 64, of Convoy, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023. He was born in Van Wert to William and Annabelle (Steinbacher) Reidenbach Jr., who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Marilyn; brothers, William lll, Ronnie, and Gary; a nephew, Daniel (Amber), and great-nieces Jasmine and Emma. Dale started working […]
POSTED: 09/19/23 at 12:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday September 18, 2023 12:11 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject having complications with a medical condition. 2:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township on a complaint of reckless driving. 8:28 a.m. – […]
POSTED: 09/19/23 at 8:24 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — A pair of presentations highlighted Monday’s monthly meeting of the Crestview Local Schools Board of Education. Board members heard from Program Services Director Amy Eikholt about the district’s ESL (English as a Second Language) and ELL (English Language Learners) programs. She explained that a language usage survey is the first […]
POSTED: 09/19/23 at 3:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The kickoff event to the upcoming Vantage Day of Caring has been deemed a big success. During this past weekend, 5,534 food items and $1,023 were collected at the “Stuff the Truck” event at Walmart and Chief Supermarket. Many volunteers lent a helping hand, including Vantage Career Center criminal justice students, […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information Domestic Violence Awareness Month officially begins October 1, however the YWCA of Van Wert County will start its campaign on Saturday, September 23, with several events throughout the county. The second annual Domestic Violence Awareness soccer match between two schools from Van Wert County will kick things off with the Lincolnview […]
POSTED: 09/19/23 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 62 President John Wiley recently presented a check for $250 to the Van Wert 4H Club to help them with their light show this year at Van Wert Fairgrounds, and to replace some of the items that were stolen earlier this year. Photo submitted
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VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Civic Theatre is proud to unveil exciting upgrades to its facility, made possible through generous grants from the Van Wert County Foundation. At the 2023-2024 season opener, audiences will be greeted by brand-new stage curtains, graciously funded by the Flickinger Fund, and fresh lower lobby carpeting, made possible […]
POSTED: 09/19/23 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The next monthly meeting of the Van Wert County General Health District Board of Health will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 26, at the Van Wert County Health Department Conference Room, 1179 Westwood Dr., Suite 300, Van Wert.
POSTED: 09/19/23 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around welcome wishes, undefeated teams, a prediction, Nick Chubb, and Colorado. Welcome Welcome back to the Northwest Conference Lima Central Catholic. After leaving the conference and spending 10 years as an independent, the Thunderbirds are rejoining the conference next August. Also, welcome to Fort Loramie […]
POSTED: 09/19/23 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Volleyball Crestview 3 Fort Recovery 0 CONVOY — Led by Cali Gregory, No. 3 Crestview had no trouble against Fort Recovery, winning in straight sets 25-18, 25-18, 25-22 on Monday. Gregory had 16 kills and 16 assists, while Kaci Gregory had 14 digs, six kills and was 19-19 serving with two aces. […]
POSTED: 09/19/23 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports