VW independent staff/submitted information With the holiday season in full swing, students and staff are seeing how much teachers go out of their way to make their classrooms extraordinary. Ginny Marbaugh, a middle school teacher at Van Wert School at the Goedde, spent the last two weeks turning her classroom, along with the hallway leading […]
POSTED: 12/16/23 at 12:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information At Vantage Career Center, the spirit of giving takes center stage every year as the Interact Club embarks on a mission to spread joy and happiness through their Toss-A-Toy event. This year, the club not only surpassed their previous fundraising efforts, but set a new record by raising an astounding $8,000. […]
POSTED: 12/16/23 at 12:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information LIMA – Judge John R. Willamowski was chosen to serve again as the Presiding Judge of the Ohio Third District Court of Appeals in 2024 by Judges Mark C. Miller, William R. Zimmerman, and Juergen A. Waldick, who will serve as Administrative Judge. Judge Willamowski will preside over oral arguments, decide procedural motions, […]
POSTED: 12/16/23 at 12:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — Late free throws were the difference as Spencerville stunned previously undefeated Crestview 52-49 in the NWC opener for both teams on Friday. Two foul shots by Carter Orr, then a pair by Evan Osting with 15 seconds left sealed the win by the Bearcats (2-2, 1-0 NWC). As a team, […]
POSTED: 12/15/23 at 11:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CELINA — A 28 point fourth quarter wasn’t enough as Van Wert fell to Celina 65-61 in the Western Buckeye League opener at Dean White Court at the Celina Field House on Friday. After a run to the state semifinals in football, it was the opening game for the Bulldogs. The Cougars […]
POSTED: 12/15/23 at 11:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff LEIPSIC — An early deficit was too much for Lincolnview to overcome as the Lancers fell to Leipsic 82-61 in the NWC opener on Friday. The Vikings led 24-15 after one quarter, then extended the lead to 44-20 at halftime. Lincolnview enjoyed a 24-18 third quarter scoring advantage but trailed 63-44 entering […]
POSTED: 12/15/23 at 11:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are final scores of area boys high school basketball games played on Friday, December 15. MAC Coldwater 55 St. Henry 50 (OT)Delphos St. John’s 70 New Knoxville 33Parkway 33 Fort Recovery 30Versailles 48 New Bremen 36 NWC Bluffton 76 Delphos Jefferson 58Columbus Grove 53 Ada 31Leipsic 82 Lincolnview 61Spencerville 52 Crestview […]
POSTED: 12/15/23 at 11:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information Crime Stoppers will pay cash for information if it will help the Van Wert City Police Department solve this investigation. At 7 a.m. Thursday, December 14, this unidentified male was involved in the theft of merchandise from the Van Wert Walmart store. The Van Wert Police Department would like to speak […]
POSTED: 12/15/23 at 1:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers, News
VW independent staff/submitted information More than 20 teams from around the state will gather at Van Wert High School on Saturday, December 16, to compete in the eighth annual Van Wert High School Robotics Competition. This is the first of the six robotics competitions held around Ohio for the 2023-2024 season. Beginning at 10:45 a.m. […]
POSTED: 12/15/23 at 1:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Jason Freewalt, a seventh grade social studies teacher and coach at Shawnee Middle School in Lima has released his first book, “The Oracle of Chronos,” which is available exclusively on Amazon in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle eBook formats. “The Oracle of Chronos” is a captivating tale intertwining history, personal growth, and […]
POSTED: 12/15/23 at 10:26 am. FILED UNDER: News