SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This pre-Thanksgiving Monday Mailbag includes questions about Celina football, heavy favorites, and Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh. Q: Are you surprised with Celina continuing their playoff run? What are your initial thoughts on the game? Scott Miller, Celina A: Hi Scott. Yes, I’m pleasantly surprised with the Bulldogs and their deep playoff […]
POSTED: 11/20/23 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the pairings and sites for this Friday night’s football state semifinal games. Last Tuesday, the OHSAA announced how the regions would be paired in the state semifinals, which is based on the geography of the schools involved. Friday’s state semifinal games include […]
POSTED: 11/20/23 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Terry L. Chapman, 69, of Van Wert, passed away Saturday evening, November 18, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 20, 1954, in Tampa, Florida, the son of John and Mary Lou (Morey) Chapman, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Joyce Ann Tripplet on […]
POSTED: 11/19/23 at 8:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Vernon Ray Adams, a devoted husband, father, and cherished member of the community, passed away in his home, with his family on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in Van Wert, at the age of 88. Born on April 6, 1935, in Wetzel to Grant and Alta (Baker) Adams, Vernon lived a life filled with love, laughter, […]
POSTED: 11/19/23 at 6:33 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The question of allowing athletic practices or games on two federal holidays was answered during this week’s Lincolnview Local Schools Board of Education. Athletic Director Greg Leeth requested an exemption for January 15 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) and February 19 (Presidents’ Day). According to current school policy, if school is not […]
POSTED: 11/17/23 at 10:29 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff TOLEDO — A priest who served at several northwest Ohio churches, including St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert, has been sentenced to life in prison for sex trafficking. Michael Zacharias, 56, learned his fate Friday in U.S. District Court in Toledo. A federal jury previously found Zacharias guilty […]
POSTED: 11/17/23 at 10:28 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Police Department tended to this two-vehicle crash on S. Shannon St., near Westwood Drive Friday morning. A 17-year-old boy was southbound on S. Shannon St. and allegedly tried to pass three cars at a high rate of speed. He collided with a van that was also traveling south. The driver of the […]
POSTED: 11/17/23 at 10:28 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Ohio Department of Development and Area Agency on Aging 3 is reminding Ohioans that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175 percebt of the federal poverty guidelines pay their heating bills. Ohioans can visit energyhelp.ohio.gov […]
POSTED: 11/17/23 at 10:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The holiday season looks different for many people around the community, including local senior citizens. The intent of the “Senior Snowflake” program is to help brighten the spirits of in need senior citizens during the holiday season. The Van Wert Council on Aging would like to help as many senior citizens […]
POSTED: 11/17/23 at 10:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Several area high school football teams are state bound after claiming regional championships on Friday. In Division III Region 12, No. 6 seed Celina (12-2) upset No. 1 seed Hamilton Badin (13-1) 37-25. The Bulldogs will face Columbus Bishop Watterson (13-1) in the Division III state semifinals in Xenia on Friday. Columbus […]
POSTED: 11/17/23 at 10:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports