The 1-2 punch of Lincolnview’s Keira Breese (12, above), and Emerson Walker (20, below) proved to be too much, as the Lancers defeated Lima Central Catholic 64-40 on Thursday. Check the recap below for more details. Photos courtesy of Hanna Young
POSTED: 12/13/24 at 8:13 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Rotary Club recently held its annual auction fundraiser which benefits a local project in Van Wert County. This year, the club selected Eggerss Stadium as the beneficiary of the proceeds from the event. The event was held in late October at the fairgrounds and was deemed a success […]
POSTED: 12/12/24 at 10:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information AAA projects 119.3 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over the year-end holiday period from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1. This year’s domestic travel projection narrowly surpasses the previous record set in 2019 by 64,000 travelers. AAA expects an additional three million travelers this holiday […]
POSTED: 12/12/24 at 10:07 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Van Wert Salvation Army is still in need of bell ringers the last 10 1/2 days for the 2024 season. “As sickness hits our volunteers, including Major Henry, we have had several empty stands with no ringers,” Major Deborah Weigner said. “Please consider helping us fill these empty spots.” Anyone who can […]
POSTED: 12/12/24 at 10:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Ohio Department of Development and Area Agency on Aging 3 want to remind older Ohioans that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines for a household of up to seven members and 60 percent of state […]
POSTED: 12/12/24 at 10:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Van Wert High School Vocal Music department’s Christmas Choir Concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Monday, December 16, not at 8:15 p.m. as originally listed. The annual concert, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center and will feature the Freshmen Choir, […]
POSTED: 12/12/24 at 10:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Crestview 48 Spencerville 37 CONVOY — Crestview improved to 5-1 (2-0 NWC) with a 48-37 win over Spencerville on Thursday. The Lady Knights held a 9-7 lead after one quarter, then increased the advantage to 27-19 at halftime, with Crestview’s Kaci Gregory accounting for seven of her 15 points in the second […]
POSTED: 12/12/24 at 10:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information Van Wert moved to 2-0 in WBL dual matches with an easy 64-15 win over Bath at the Cougar’s Den on Thursday. Individual results are listed below. 120 – Ryan Wallace (VW) won by forfeit 6-0 VW 126 – Carter Deppe (B) won by forfeit 6-6 132 – Renson Spear (VW) […]
POSTED: 12/12/24 at 10:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Wednesday December 11, 2024 5:04 a,m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Eastview Drive in the Village of Middle Point for a subject with high blood pressure. 6:56 a.m. – Deputies along with Ohio City Fire and EMS responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Ohio 118 in Liberty […]
POSTED: 12/12/24 at 9:43 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The State Fire Marshal’s Office continues to investigate an early December explosion and house fire in the Convoy area. The blast and subsequent fire occurred at approximately 5 a.m. December 4, at a house in the 3200 block of Wolfcale Rd. According to State Fire Marshal Public Information Officer Jarrod Clay, the […]
POSTED: 12/11/24 at 10:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News