VW independent staff CELINA — The Wright State University Lake Campus will host a high school scholastic bowl on Monday, February 26. Over 150 students from 24 area schools are expected to attend. Competition rounds will take place in various classrooms across campus with the championship round taking place in James F. Dicke Hall. Crestview, […]
POSTED: 02/21/24 at 4:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Three people suffered serious injuries when these two vehicles collided at the intersection of Ohio 116 and State Road in Ridge Township. The accident occurred at approximately 9:10 p.m. Monday, when one vehicle ran the stop sign and struck the other on the driver’s side. Middle Point EMS transported the three victims to OhioHealth Van […]
POSTED: 02/20/24 at 9:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
Monday February 19, 2024 12:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police. 2:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Tully Street in the Village of Convoy to check a 911 call. 6:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to a […]
POSTED: 02/20/24 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information The United Way of Van Wert County has announced that Crestview and Lincolnview Schools combined to raise over $32,000 – $32,603 to be precise – during Rivals United Week. Rivals United started as a friendly competition between the student bodies at Crestview and Lincolnview to see who could raise the most […]
POSTED: 02/20/24 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Average gasoline prices in Ohio are climbing and have risen 14.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.29 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio. Prices in Ohio are 18.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 6.7 cents per […]
POSTED: 02/20/24 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Director Matt Damschroder has announced that beginning March 1, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recertification interviews will be in place in all 88 counties. For the past year, 23 counties have been operating under a federal waiver that allowed them to […]
POSTED: 02/20/24 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information West Ohio Food Bank, a United Way of Van Wert County agency, will be distributing shelf stable food and produce at Trinity Friends Church, 605 N. Franklin St., Van Wert on Tuesday, February 27, from 12-2 p.m. or until the food is gone. This mobile food drive will be a drive-thru only event. […]
POSTED: 02/20/24 at 4:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Lincolnview Local Schools Board of Education’s regular monthly meeting will be held at 6 p.m. tonight in the Neubrecht Lecture Hall. The Crestview Local Schools Board of Education’s regular monthly meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, February 22, in the multipurpose room. Both meetings are open to the public.
POSTED: 02/20/24 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The latest installment of Random Thoughts includes congratulations, expansion, the state tournament, the Diebler family, best wishes and thoughts on a pep band. Congratulations Congratulations go out to Lincolnview wrestler Cody Ricker, who earned his 100th career win during the NWC tournament at Ada on Saturday. 100 career wins in wrestling is […]
POSTED: 02/20/24 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information On Sunday, February 11, the First Presbyterian Church of Van Wert along with the Jr. Church children participated in the “Souper Bowl of Caring” tackle hunger challenge. The Souper Bowl of Caring is a signature annual event. Each year thousands of individuals and groups from all fifty states participate in Souper Bowl of […]
POSTED: 02/19/24 at 8:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Church