VW independent staff/submitted information Vantage Career Center recently opened its doors to over 850 sophomores from 13 associate school districts for its annual Sophomore Day. The event, provided students with a firsthand look at Vantage student life, career opportunities, and the potential pathways available through career-technical education. During Sophomore Day, each student had the opportunity […]
POSTED: 02/11/25 at 9:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — Proposed upgrades to Crestview’s athletic facilities will not require the use of taxpayer money. The Crestview Local Schools Board of Education held a work session Monday night to discuss the facilities project, and the board invited representatives from Garmann Miller architectural firm to the meeting. According to Superintendent Kathy Mollenkopf, […]
POSTED: 02/11/25 at 9:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff CONVOY — The Crestview Local Schools Board of Education will begin second round interviews of superintendent candidates during a special session at 5 p.m. today in the board office. The board will immediately go into executive session for interviews. No action will be taken after the closed door meeting. According to Board […]
POSTED: 02/11/25 at 9:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Construction is underway on a $3.15 million pharmacy expansion at OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. The renovation will allow the hospital to grow its essential services and enhance patient care. The project will relocate and expand the hospital’s pharmacy to 2,500 square feet, nearly double the size of the hospital’s current pharmacy. […]
POSTED: 02/11/25 at 9:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Wrestling Van Wert 53 Kenton 23 Van Wert wrestlers wrapped their regular season with a convincing 53-23 victory over the Kenton Wildcats in a WBL match-up in the Cougar’s Den on Tuesday. With the victory, the Cougars finished 4-5 in the WBL. Individual results are as follows: 126 – Tristan Hoehn (VW) […]
POSTED: 02/11/25 at 8:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Kaci Gregory (above) put up a shot during Tuesday’s Division VI sectional semifinal against Antwerp, while Kennedy Crider (below) dives for a loose ball against the Archers. No. 1 seed Crestview won the game handily, 57-23 (see recap above) and will host No. 7 seed Delphos Jefferson for the sectional championship at 2 p.m. Saturday. […]
POSTED: 02/11/25 at 8:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information LIMA — Critter Control, billed as the nation’s largest nuisance wildlife removal company, has opened a franchise location in Lima. Owned and operated by Ohio native Jason Noon, the new location will serve west central Ohio, including Allen, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Logan, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Shelby, Van […]
POSTED: 02/11/25 at 11:53 am. FILED UNDER: Business
By Quincy Thompson Exciting things are always happening at Van Wert LIVE, and this week, we are thrilled to introduce the newest member of our team, Madison Bronson. Madison has joined us as the Front of House Manager, bringing her energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to making every guest’s experience unforgettable at the Niswonger Performing Arts […]
POSTED: 02/11/25 at 9:10 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Monday February 10, 2025 9:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Doner Road in Jackson Township to deliver papers for the Van Wert Police Department . 10:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Walcott Street in the Village of Willshire to standby as a peace officer. 11:48 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 02/11/25 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Plans have been set to remove three traffic lights in downtown Van Wert. During Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming shared the details and said the first traffic signal to go will be the one at the intersection of E. Main St. and Cherry St. His […]
POSTED: 02/10/25 at 11:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News