Submitted information COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik last week announced the launch of the new Welcome Home Ohio program, which invests $150 million to help improve access to housing across the state. “Quality housing contributes significantly to quality of life and is the […]
POSTED: 01/15/24 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center recently held their annual organizational meeting. Billy Poe was elected board president and Derek Miller was elected vice-president. Meetings will continue to be held at 5:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month in the ESC conference room. Pictured (front row, left to right) are Poe and Miller; […]
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The Crestview Knights made the most of their trip to the Hoosier Gym on Saturday by defeating Cincinnati Purcell Marian 78-71 on Saturday. The Knightstown, Indiana venue was the filming site of the 1986 classic movie “Hoosiers,” and it now hosts high school games throughout the season. Photos courtesy of Wyatt Richardson
POSTED: 01/15/24 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Crestview 78 Cincinnati Purcell Marian 71 KNIGHTSTOWN (IN) – At the iconic Hoosier Gym, Wren Sheets proved to be unstoppable and Crestview outscored Cincinnati Purcell Marian 78-71 on Saturday. Sheets finished with 29 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter and a game ending slam dunk, as the Knights improved to 9-5. […]
POSTED: 01/15/24 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Despite being short on wrestlers for the day, Crestview finished fourth out of 12 teams at the Crestview Wrestling Duals on Saturday. “We walked in shorthanded due to some injuries and illness and the boys gave it all they had with the lineup we had left,” Crestview head coach Jake Sawmiller said. […]
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VW independent sports Here are this week’s high school basketball broadcast schedules for 99.7 WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games will air live. Coverage will begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Monday, January 15 WKSD – Lima Central Catholic at Wayne Trace (girls, 5:30 p.m.)WKSD – Hicksville at Wayne Trace (boys, 20 minutes after […]
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VW independent sports Here are final scores of area boys basketball games played on Saturday, January 13. Archbold 57 Hicksville 36Bluffton 75 Fort Jennings 58Coldwater 43 Celina 33Crestview 78 Cincinnati Purcell Marian 71Findlay 49 Ottawa-Glandorf 47Jackson Center 37 New Knoxville 16Kalida 39 Tinora 35Leipsic 69 Holgate 55Liberty-Benton 65 Allen East 47Liberty Center 43 Paulding 39Lima […]
POSTED: 01/14/24 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The Vantage Career Center Board of Education has a new leader. During Thursday’s organizational meeting, Tim Fitzpatrick (Fort Jennings) was chosen as board president. He’s stepping in for longtime president Pat Baumle (Wayne Trace), who opted to step away from the position, but will remain on the board. Lonnie Nedderman (Crestview) was […]
POSTED: 01/13/24 at 12:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information January is School Board Recognition Month, and Van Wert City Schools is celebrating its board members for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students. “The dedication, commitment, and vision of our school board members shape the future of our schools and students,” Superintendent Mark Bagley said. “Their commitment to Van […]
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VW independent The Van Wert Police Department and Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office are poised to purchase body cameras for the first time. Both departments were awarded state grant money to outfit officers and deputies with body cameras. A full story will appear on the VW independent News page next week.
POSTED: 01/13/24 at 12:00 am. FILED UNDER: News