VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Crestview Lady Knights are among the 16 teams that qualified for the OHSAA regional volleyball tournament. Crestview will play Mohawk in the second match of the night, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 2, at Elida. The first match of the night will pit Ayersville against Tiffin Calvert. The winners […]
POSTED: 10/30/23 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor COLUMBUS — If you purchased tickets for an opening round Ohio High School Athletic Association playoff football game this past Friday, no doubt you took note of the price of admission. Tickets for first round games were $9 for students and $12 for adults if purchased online. For those who paid cash […]
POSTED: 10/30/23 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information With Election Day just over a week away, Tuesday, November 7, voters in the Lincolnview Local Schools district are being asked to renew a five-year, 2.5 mill permanent improve levy, commonly referred to as a “PI levy.” The levy dates back to 1974, when Lincolnview school voters approved a five year, […]
POSTED: 10/30/23 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff This weekend is when we “fall back” one hour to Eastern Standard Time. The time change will officially occur at 2 a.m. Sunday, November 5. For many people, it means an extra hour of sleep. Except for Arizona, Hawaii and several U.S. territories, daylight saving time begins each year on the second […]
POSTED: 10/30/23 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview has announced its elementary art show winners from the recent Apple Festival at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. The winners from left to right: Hazel (second place); Hayden (third place); Lucas (most outstanding) and Megan (most outstanding). The students are under the instruction of Melissa Stork. Photo submitted
POSTED: 10/30/23 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association released the football regional quarterfinal playoff pairings Sunday afternoon, with the better seeded teams set to host second-round games at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 3. Van Wert and Crestview are among the teams moving on in the playoffs. Both teams will play […]
POSTED: 10/29/23 at 2:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Dennis Jay Knittle, affectionately known as Denny, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the age of 78, surrounded by his loving wife Shelley at OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. Born on March 22, 1945, to Horace and Cecile (Ireland) Knittle in Van Wert, Denny was a true son of Ohio. On September 24, […]
POSTED: 10/29/23 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Laura Ann (Crowe) Cross, 62, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. She was born May 31, 1961, in Van Wert, to Donald and Patricia (Butler) Crowe, who both preceded her in death. Laura graduated from Heritage Christian High School and attended IUPUI. She was dedicated to her 42-year career at […]
POSTED: 10/28/23 at 7:57 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Van Wert Cougars took the field at Eggerss Stadium for Friday’s playoff opener against River Valley. The Cougars rolled to a 48-30 win to advance to the regional quarterfinals. The Crestview Knights also won their playoff opener, 42-14 against Tiffin Calvert. Game stories can be found on the Sports page. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 10/28/23 at 12:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A November 6 informational meeting concerning Commercial Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) in Van Wert County has been postponed by County Auditor Jami Bradford due to legislative changes. “We are patiently awaiting on the outcome of House Bill 187 and the potential changes that may come from these legislative changes,” Bradford said in […]
POSTED: 10/28/23 at 12:16 am. FILED UNDER: News