SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — Like many area high school football teams, Crestview is dealing with some notable graduation losses. For the Knights, all five starting offensive linemen from the 2023 season received their diplomas in the spring, leading second year head coach Cole Harting and his staff to find replacements. However, as the Knights […]
POSTED: 08/20/24 at 9:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview’s Brooklyn Bryne (7) attempts a kill while Van Wert’s Kenlie Rickard (22) goes up for a block during Tuesday’s non-conference match at Lincolnview High School on Tuesday. The Lancers won the match in straight sets, 25-12, 25-8, 25-8. Below, Van Wert’s Amaya Dowdy (5) and Lincolnview’s Makynlee Dickinson get ready to serve. Both teams […]
POSTED: 08/20/24 at 9:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Volleyball Crestview 3 Paulding 0 CONVOY — The Crestview Lady Knights opened their 2024 volleyball season with a straight set win over Paulding, 25-13, 25-10, 25-8. Kaci Gregory led the way with 11 kills and eight digs, while Emily Lichtle had a team high 26 assists. At the service line, Adelyn Figley […]
POSTED: 08/20/24 at 9:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information VENEDOCIA — Salem Presbyterian Church of Venedocia will be celebrating a longtime community event with its 107th Gymanfa Ganu at 7 p.m. Sunday, September 3. The Gymanfa Ganu (pronounced “Ga-mahn’-fa Ga’-nee”) is a Welsh festival of song and is a tradition celebrated around the world. The village of Venedocia has strong Welsh roots, […]
POSTED: 08/20/24 at 12:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Church
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — This morning, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Governor Mike DeWine tested positive for COVID-19. He started experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms yesterday, including sneezing and a runny nose. His symptoms worsened slightly during the night, but the Governor is working remotely from home today. Planning to get together with family over […]
POSTED: 08/20/24 at 9:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
By Quincy Thompson When the lights dim and the curtain rises at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, it’s not just local residents who fill the 1,200 seats. In fact, our beloved venue attracts audiences from far and wide, making it a true regional destination for arts and entertainment. A Regional Hub for Entertainment On any […]
POSTED: 08/20/24 at 8:54 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Monday August 19, 2024 12:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Pratt Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police. 7:28 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Kear Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject who was disoriented. 10:16 a.m. – […]
POSTED: 08/20/24 at 8:29 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor His name is synonymous with the term “Cougar Pride.” Bill Clifton spent the majority of his 40-year career at Van Wert High School before retiring last year and on Monday, a day before the start of classes, Clifton was aptly honored by the district. That honor was literally kept under wraps and […]
POSTED: 08/19/24 at 9:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
A weekend chase that began in Fort Wayne ended in Paulding County and led to an arrest. The Fort Wayne Police Department received a call about a suspicious vehicle parked in a private parking lot at around 7 a.m. Sunday. A responding officer found a man sleeping in a car and as the officer was […]
POSTED: 08/19/24 at 9:02 pm. 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, August 27, from 12-2 p.m. or until the food is gone. This mobile food drive will be a drive-thru only event. […]
POSTED: 08/19/24 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News