Congratulations to the Van Wert Elementary Word of the Week winners. This week, the following students were chosen as representatives of the word, listening: Grade 1, Eleanor; Grade 2, Jensen; Grade 3, Kenna; Grade 4, Madeline; Grade 5, Max. Each child received a free Mighty Kids Meal from McDonald’s in Van Wert and a certificate […]
POSTED: 04/17/24 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor OTTAWA – Owen Scott broke a Van Wert High School record in the 3200 meter run during Monday’s Ottawa-Glandorf Gold Medal Meet on Monday. The event was originally scheduled for Friday, but was postponed due to inclement weather. Scott, a junior, ran the 2-mile event in 9:37.79, breaking the record previously held […]
POSTED: 04/17/24 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports COLUMBUS GROVE — The Linconview Lancers competed at the highly competitive Columbus Grove Tracy Brown Invitational on Monday. The boys placed third as team and the girls finished fourth, collectively their best finish in the last five years. One of the meet highlights for Lincolnview was a new meet record set by […]
POSTED: 04/17/24 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information COLUMBUS – As the spring temperatures and housing market warm up, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing (REPL) encourages first-time homebuyers to take advantage of April being Fair Housing Month by becoming acquainted with federal and state fair housing laws. “Fair Housing Month is a great opportunity […]
POSTED: 04/16/24 at 7:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate
By Quincy Thompson This week, Niswonger Performing Arts Center presents a spectacular lineup that promises double the excitement and double the fun for all entertainment enthusiasts. Prepare to be enthralled by improv on Thursday night as the uproarious Whose Live Anyway troupe takes the Niswonger stage, followed by an unforgettable evening with legendary country music […]
POSTED: 04/16/24 at 10:03 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Submitted information The Board of Directors of First Federal of Van Wert has announced the promotions of Diana Cearns, Lisa Lawson, Terra Bonifas, and Thad Eikenbary. “We believe a key to our success are the talented people that work here.” says Brian Renner, President/CEO of First Federal. “We’re proud to announce these promotions, as these […]
POSTED: 04/16/24 at 9:52 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Monday April 15, 2024 8:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Fox Road for a motor vehicle crash on private property where a 2016 GMC Savanna driven by Ricky O. Pierce of Ohio City struck a utility pole. 9:38 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road […]
POSTED: 04/16/24 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — It was a fairly lengthy agenda but a rather short meeting of the Crestview Local Schools Board of Education on Monday. While there were other items, personnel matters made up the bulk of the agenda. Among the contracts approved by the board: three-year administrative contracts for Middle School Principal Trent […]
POSTED: 04/16/24 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — $5 million is now available to support local governments and eligible non-profit organizations impacted by the tornadoes in Logan and Auglaize counties on March 14. In early April, Governor Mike DeWine authorized that the funding be made available from the State Disaster Relief Program. The Ohio Controlling Board approved […]
POSTED: 04/16/24 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently donated $125 to the Black Swamp Area Council, Boys Scouts of America. The donation is part of the annual Friends of Scouting fund raising campaign. The Black Swamp Council, which is headquartered in Findlay, covers 13 counties. It provides two camps, […]
POSTED: 04/16/24 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: News