SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The Vantage Career Center Board of Education has taken a step toward transforming the former Thomas Edison Adult Center across the street from the career center into the Vantage Academy of Medical Careers. The facility is currently home to Vantage’s medical programs but will be renovated to house expanded and additional high […]
POSTED: 09/05/24 at 9:12 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Students enrolled in Vantage Career Center’s construction equipment technology program have started removing a deteriorated ramp at American Legion Post 178 on W. Main St. in Van Wert. The students plan to replace it with a new concrete ramp and hand rails. Photos courtesy of Larry Mengerink
POSTED: 09/05/24 at 9:10 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Volleyball Crestview 3 Wayne Trace 0 CONVOY — After a weeklong break, Crestview returned to action on Thursday and the Lady Knights defeated Wayne Trace in straight sets, 25-18, 25-18, 25-15. Emily Lichtle had 35 assists in the win, Adelyn Figley had 19 kills and Ellie Kline had a team-high 12 digs. […]
POSTED: 09/05/24 at 9:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff Van Wert County Common Pleas Court Judge Martin Burchfield presided over various criminal hearings between Thursday, August 29, and Wednesday, September 4. Bond violation Shawn Thomas, 39, of Van Wert, admitted to violating his bond by failing a drug screen, failing to report to probation and failing to follow through with his […]
POSTED: 09/05/24 at 1:24 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Wednesday September 4, 2024 4:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Glenmore Road in Liberty Township for an automobile alarm. 8:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Ridge Township for a stray dog. 11:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in the City of […]
POSTED: 09/05/24 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information FINDLAY — Flag City Honor Flight is preparing for its 28th mission on Tuesday, September 10, to take 87 veterans, primarily from the Vietnam War era, to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials built in their honor. This flight is sponsored by Marathon Petroleum. As part of the sponsorship, employees will serve […]
POSTED: 09/04/24 at 9:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information College Night will be held at the Lincolnview Community Center from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 18. It’s a cooperative project of counselors from Lincolnview Local Schools, Crestview Local Schools, Van Wert City Schools, Wayne Trace Local Schools and Vantage Career Center that assists high school juniors, seniors and their parents in […]
POSTED: 09/04/24 at 9:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has announced the awarding of a $4,000 Legacy Award Scholarship by the Elks National Foundation to Sarah Verville. The Legacy Award Scholarships are awarded by the Elks National Foundation and are only available to children and grandchildren of Elk members. Verville graduated from Van […]
POSTED: 09/04/24 at 9:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports It’s difficult to believe but after Friday night, 30 percent of the new high school football season will be complete. It’s also the final weekend of non-conference games for teams in the NWC and GMC. MAC teams will begin conference play Friday night. My record took quite a hit last week. A […]
POSTED: 09/04/24 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Girls golf Delphos Jefferson 209 Lincolnview 228 DELPHOS — Delphos Jefferson’s Brylee Geary was the match medalist and the Wildcats defeated Lincolnview 209-228 on Wednesday. Geary shot a 48, including a birdie on the second hole. Zada Gragg carded a 51, followed by Malin Casemier (53) and Avery Eickholt (57). Lincolnview was […]
POSTED: 09/04/24 at 9:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports