Submitted information Christmas celebrations are in full swing at St. Paul’s Church, located on 6077 German Church Rd. in Ohio City. The annual Children’s Christmas program will be held at 10 a.m. during the December 8 church service. The inaugural nativity showcase featuring nativity sets from members of the church’s families and the new outdoor nativity scene […]
POSTED: 12/02/24 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: Church
VW independent staff/submitted information PAULDING — The Paulding County History Museum has named the winners of its recent Festival of Trees, along with the dates and theme for next year’s event. The annual Festival of Trees ran from November 8-16 and was a big success, with nearly 2,900 people attending. The Bargain Bin won the […]
POSTED: 12/01/24 at 10:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Basketball fans from Lincolnview and Van Wert are invited to attend the YWCA Human Trafficking Awareness Game on Saturday, January 4. This marks the seventh consecutive year the two teams have joined forces to raise awareness about human trafficking and support the vital services provided by the YWCA. An exciting day […]
POSTED: 12/01/24 at 10:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 700 block of George St. late Sunday morning. The call came in at approximately 11:15 a.m. and upon arrival, firefighters saw heavy smoke coming from the basement of the two-story home. The fire came up onto the first floor of the structure. […]
POSTED: 12/01/24 at 10:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information CONVOY — Here is the updated schedule for this weekend’s Christmas in the Village in downtown Convoy. Friday December 6 Dining at Cheers & Gears Bar & Grille, Gibson’s Barnyard BBQ, Knight Pizza. Enjoy shopping from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Secret Garden Floral & Gifts, Phunky Pheasant, Harting Homesteaders, […]
POSTED: 12/01/24 at 10:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news CONVOY — The Crestview Local Schools Board of Education will hold a work session at 5:30 p.m. today (Monday, December 2), for facilities planning. The meeting will be held in the multipurpose room. The meeting will be for discussion only and no action will be taken.
POSTED: 12/01/24 at 10:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This special edition of Random Thoughts centers solely around Ohio State football. A sign? My wife said she knew it was going to be a long day when the ball blew off the tee just before the opening kickoff of the Ohio State/Michigan game. As it turns out, her premonition was correct. […]
POSTED: 12/01/24 at 9:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports MILLER CITY — Plagued by 18 turnovers, Crestview fell to Miller City 41-35 in non-conference boys basketball action on Saturday. It was the second game in as many nights for Crestview and the season opener for the Wildcats. “The story of the night for night was turnovers for us,” Crestview head coach […]
POSTED: 12/01/24 at 9:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS – Following the state semifinals Friday night, the pairings are now set for the 53rd annual Ohio High School Athletic Association football state championships. Seven title games will be played December 5-7 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, beginning with the Division II game on Thursday night. OHSAA […]
POSTED: 12/01/24 at 9:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are this week’s high school basketball broadcast schedules for 99.7FM WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games will air live. Games are subject to change. WKSD Tuesday, December 3: Lincolnview at Paulding (girls) Friday, December 6: Shawnee at Crestview (boys) Saturday, December 7: Pettisville at Paulding (boys) WERT Tuesday, December 3: Delphos […]
POSTED: 12/01/24 at 9:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports