VW independent staff/submitted information OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital’s Imaging Department has installed a new state-of-the-art Computed Tomography (CT) Unit to enhance diagnostic capabilities. The GE Revolution Ascend CT scanner was installed at Van Wert Hospital on Friday, December 20, as part of a $1 million investment to upgrade the service for patients. It produces high […]
POSTED: 12/21/24 at 12:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports Balanced scoring and an impressive third quarter were big keys to Van Wert’s third victory of the season, as the Cougars downed Celina 50-35 at the Cougar’s Den on Friday. It was the second straight victory for the Cougars (3-4, 1-1 WBL), who started two freshman (Xavier Kelly and Zach Crummey), two […]
POSTED: 12/21/24 at 12:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Crestview 63 Columbus Grove 41 CONVOY — Wren Sheets turned in a double-double to lead Crestview to a 63-41 victory over Columbus Grove on Friday night. The 6-6 senior scored 18 points, including 12 in the first half, and pulled down 12 rebounds for the Knights, who won their third straight game […]
POSTED: 12/21/24 at 12:09 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are final scores of area high school basketball games played on Friday, December 20. MAC Fort Recovery 53 Parkway 48 Marion Local 57 New Knoxville 35 Minster 66 St. Henry 34 Versailles 50 New Bremen 41 NWC Allen East 61 Delphos Jefferson 38 Crestview 63 Columbus Grove 41 Spencerville 62 Lima […]
POSTED: 12/20/24 at 10:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Allison Annette Hoblet, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, left us unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the age of 45. She was born on June 15, 1979, in Van Wert, to Thomas Hoblet and Paula (Jones) Sinning. A 1997 graduate of Crestview High School, Allison was known for her gentle and kind […]
POSTED: 12/20/24 at 9:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Sue Lynn (Neiford) Price, 81, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 19, 2024. She was born October 11, 1943, in Van Wert, to Homer and Mary (Johnson) Neiford. Sue married Jim Price, who survives in Van Wert. She retired from Aeroquip in Van Wert after 32 years of service. Sue […]
POSTED: 12/20/24 at 9:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Rodger D. Hoffman, 71, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, under the care of VITAShealthcare In-Home Hospice. For two and half years, Rodger was under the care of The James Cancer and Solove Research Center. He was grateful for the treatments he received from the many doctors and nurses he came […]
POSTED: 12/20/24 at 2:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Thursday December 19, 2024 6:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Elm Sugar Road in Tully Township to check an open line 911 call. 7:17 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Mentzer Drive in the Village of Convoy for a subject who was dehydrated. 10:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to […]
POSTED: 12/20/24 at 1:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information Many churches throughout the area have special services planned to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Most of those services will be held on Tuesday, December 24. Here is a list of services as submitted by local churches. First Baptist Church, 13887 Jennings Rd, Van Wert will be exploring the theme […]
POSTED: 12/20/24 at 6:57 am. FILED UNDER: Church
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It appears the Lincolnview Local Schools will switch the district’s affiliation from the Western Buckeye Educational Service Center to the Mercer County Educational Service Center. A vote will be taken during a special board meeting scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday, December 30, at the Neubrecht Lecture Hall. The special meeting was set […]
POSTED: 12/20/24 at 6:40 am. FILED UNDER: News