SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — It was a class that faced challenges and uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but a class that rose to the occasion and set the bar for future success. The Crestview High School Class of 2024 gathered for the school’s 64th annual baccalaureate and commencement ceremony at Ray Etzler Gymnasium […]
POSTED: 05/27/24 at 9:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
57 Crestview High School seniors received their diplomas on Saturday, then celebrated with the traditional cap toss at the end of the ceremony. Bob Barnes/VW independent
POSTED: 05/27/24 at 9:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Van Wert City Council’s Judiciary and Annexation Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, prior to council’s regular meeting, to discuss “tiny homes.” Hall Block and MaryJo Hammond will present information to the committee. During a meeting in April, the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals asked for some guidance and […]
POSTED: 05/27/24 at 9:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Van Wert, Lincolnview and Crestview will all have representation at this week’s Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Track and Field State Tournament. Runners from all three schools competed against tough regional competition and moved on to Dayton. The top four regional placers automatically move on to the state tournament, which will be […]
POSTED: 05/27/24 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports The Ohio High School Athletic Association softball state tournament begins Thursday morning at historic Firestone Stadium in Akron, when four schools in each of four divisions will compete for a state championship. Three schools will make their first state tournament appearance in the softball state tournament (Monroeville, South Webster and Bryan), while […]
POSTED: 05/27/24 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Frances Jeraldean Smith, 68, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at her sister’s residence in Paulding. She was born on December 13, 1955 in Van Wert, the daughter of Max Smith and Annis Pearl (McHugh) Smith, who both preceded her in death. Frances is survived by her brother, Kevin G. (Kathy) Smith of Antwerp; […]
POSTED: 05/26/24 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Jack J. Gerber, 79, of Paulding, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with stomach cancer. He was born October 5, 1944, in Payne and was raised by his parents, Jesse and Mary (Souder) Gerber, on their farm in Haviland. Jack was […]
POSTED: 05/26/24 at 7:01 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It’s a fitting description and it’s now on full display. The Hometown Heroes Program is a tribute created for the community to honor Van Wert residents and their family members who are serving, veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces, and retired firefighters, paramedics and police officers. Two-foot by […]
POSTED: 05/24/24 at 9:29 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 Office has announced that the right lane of U.S. 30 eastbound at Stripe Road and at Converse Roselm Road will be closed on Tuesday, May 28 for bridge inspections. As a precaution, Stripe Road and Converse Roselm Road overpasses over U.S. 30 have been closed for […]
POSTED: 05/24/24 at 9:28 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information PAULDING — John Paulding Historical Museum will join the national Purple Heart Trail with a proclamation and presentation at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1. The public is invited to attend the ceremony at the museum at 600 Fairground Drive in Paulding. Purple Heart recipients or their family members are especially welcome. Following the […]
POSTED: 05/24/24 at 9:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News