SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — With the start of the 2024-2025 school year just days away, the Crestview Local Schools Board of Education tended to some last minute details during Monday night’s meeting. After hearing brief reports on the upcoming school year by Crestview High School Principal Mimi Myers, Crestview Middle School Principal Trent Kreischer, […]
POSTED: 08/13/24 at 9:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Farm Credit Mid-America and the Van Wert County Fair have announced the return of Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer. This friendly competition, presented by Farm Credit Mid-America and sponsored by Rural 1st, helps junior fairs raise food donations for local food banks across Ohio. Between August 27-September 2, local community members are invited to […]
POSTED: 08/13/24 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The 4-H Exchange Club’s own Alex Short (front left) and Shooter Springer of the Ohio Challengers had an idea. They took the 4-H shaved ice stand to Convoy Days with the help of 4-H Exchange club advisor and Alex’s mom Joy Short. Alex wanted to raise more money for the Jr. Fair Hog barn restoration. […]
POSTED: 08/13/24 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information CONVOY — Here are 2024-2025 K-12 Crestview Local Schools bus routes, which were approved by the school board Monday night. Bus Routes may be subject to change at any time during the school year with the approval of Superintendent Kathy Mollenkopf. Route #1 (Driver: Carey Minnich, Bus #8) AM Route Leave Crestview. North on Elm. […]
POSTED: 08/13/24 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Tennis Van Wert 4 Lehman Catholic 1 The Lady Cougars notched their first win of the season with a 4-1 home win over Lehman Catholic on Tuesday. Mandy Burenga won at first singles, posting a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Charlotte Spaide, while Sophie Gearhart defeated Brooklyn Fortkamp at second singles, 6-0, 6-1. […]
POSTED: 08/13/24 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Sports questions and/or comments are needed for the Monday Mailbag, which will return to the VW independent Sports page on Monday, August 19. Questions and/or comments about local, collegiate and professional sports should be sent to sports@thevwindependent.com. Please indicate if you would like to have your name and location used or if you would like to […]
POSTED: 08/13/24 at 9:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Archie B. Shrum, 88, of Van Wert, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 13, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born March 30, 1936, in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, the son of Orville and Bessie (Beason) Shrum. On August 18, 1956, he married the former Jacquelyn S. Geisman. She preceded him in […]
POSTED: 08/13/24 at 10:59 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Carol E. Leathers, 88, of Van Wert, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024. She was born on February 21, 1936, in Van Wert, to Poe and Grace (Smith) Doner, who both preceded her in death. On October 9, 1965, Carol married the love of her life, John Leathers, who passed away on May […]
POSTED: 08/13/24 at 10:52 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday August 12, 2024 6:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Richey Road in Pleasant Township to check a disabled vehicle in the roadway. 7:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 7:40 a.m. – […]
POSTED: 08/13/24 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information Edward Jones Financial Advisor Eric Hurless of Van Wert has received the Agriculture Focused Financial Planning designation, or AFFP. Achieving this designation required in-depth study in the following areas: Process and Fundamenntals of Financial Planning Agriculture Economics Concepts Communication Farming, Family, and Operations Land and Leverage Legacy Income Strategies “With this course of study, I’ve been able to […]
POSTED: 08/13/24 at 6:34 am. FILED UNDER: Business