SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-5th District) traveled throughout the Fifth District this week as part of a “district work week,” with stops in Paulding and Henry counties on Monday, Van Wert and Mercer counties on Tuesday, then going east with various stops going into Lorain County the remainder of the week. The […]
POSTED: 02/20/25 at 10:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview head coach Mark Gregory draws up a play in a timeout during Thursday’s Division VI district semifinal game against Allen East. The play worked and the Lady Knights, who jumped out to a 17-0 lead, held off the Mustangs for a 36-31 victory. A full game story and pictures can be found on the […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information Parents in the Lincolnview Local School District with a child who will be five years of age on or before August 1, 2025, may register their child for kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year March 3-7. To register visit the Lincolnview Local Schools website, lincolnview.k12.oh.us, click on the Parent tab in […]
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The Business Development Corporation of Van Wert County (BDC) has announced a generous donation and partnership with Ohio Health to amplify business attraction and retention, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements as part of the Accelerate Van Wert 3.0 campaign. BDC Capital Campaign Manager John White expressed gratitute for the donation and said it will directly impact […]
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In compliance with Ohio Revised Code and district policy, the Board of Education of Crestview Local Schools will permit open enrollment of students from any Ohio district for the 2025‐2026 school year. Applications will be accepted beginning April 1, on a first‐come, first‐serve basis, according to the time and date the application is received by […]
POSTED: 02/20/25 at 10:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has selected Lincolnview High School seniors Ella Davis and Ashlyn Price as Students of the Month for January. Students are nominated by their high schools to receive this award. Each Student of the Month receives a monetary donation along with a certificate from the […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports It was truly a case of survive and advance for top-seeded Crestview on Thursday night, as the Lady Knights defeated No. 3 seed Allen East 36-31 in the Division VI district semifinals at Van Wert High School. The victory puts Crestview in the district championship game against Columbus Grove. Early on, it […]
POSTED: 02/20/25 at 10:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview’s Kaci Gregory (above) goes to the hoop for two points against Allen East and teammate Ellie Kline (belows) drives to the basket during Thursday night’s Division VI district semifinal game at Van Wert. The Lady Knights won the game 36-31 (see story above) and will play Columbus Grove for the district championship on Saturday. […]
POSTED: 02/20/25 at 10:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Van Wert’s boys’ bowling team is state bound. The Cougars advanced to the OHSAA state tournament by finishing third at the Division II district at Community Lanes in Minster on Thursday. Tristan Blackmore and Hayden Davis made the All-District team with third and ninth place finishes. Blackmore rolled a 266-200-188-654 series, while […]
POSTED: 02/20/25 at 10:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Wednesday February 19, 2025 12:13 a.m. – Dispatched Spencerville EMS to a residence on Louth Road in Jennings Township for a subject who fell. 1:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Green Street in the Village of Willshire to contact a resident for the Van Wert City Police Department. 3:27 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 02/20/25 at 8:16 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement