SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — The Crestview Local Schools Board of Education has taken another step toward a project designed to improve the district’s athletic facilities. During Monday night’s monthly meeting, the board voted to hire Wapakoneta-based Peterson Construction Company as the Construction Manager at-Risk for the pending facilities renovation project. “The goal by using the […]
POSTED: 10/13/25 at 9:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Terrell Ray Oetzel, an internationally respected real estate appraiser and beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025. He was 85. Terry learned his work ethic from his parents, Ransom Stewart and Anna Margaret Yahl Oetzel, and joined his dad at age 7 working on farms in Ohio. His passion shifted […]
POSTED: 10/13/25 at 9:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Street paving is progressing well, according to Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming. Fleming updated Van Wert City Council Monday night and said paving work on Cherry St. should be complete today. Crews from The Shelley Company will then shift their attention to Second St., Biltmore Ave., Green St., Gay St., and […]
POSTED: 10/13/25 at 9:24 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information 42 outstanding Vantage Career Center seniors were recently inducted as members of the Vantage chapter of the National Technical Honor Society during a special candlelight ceremony held at the school. Vantage students who achieved a 3.75 grade point average or better, while maintaining a 95 percent attendance rate, both their junior and senior […]
POSTED: 10/13/25 at 9:20 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Average gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 21.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.76/ per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio. Prices in Ohio are 11.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 38.4 cents per gallon lower than […]
POSTED: 10/13/25 at 9:19 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost believes it’s time to switch to a different form of execution in the Buckeye State. Yost recently addressed members of the House Judiciary Committee and said Ohio’s capital punishment system is long-broken and costly, and added it reflects “a dishonorable abdication of responsibility” that […]
POSTED: 10/13/25 at 9:19 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview’s Mathew Dealey fired a 78 on the opening day of the OHSAA Golf State Championships at NorthStar Golf Club in Sunbury. He’s currently tied for 10th place and will resume play in Round 2 at 10:50 this morning. Dealey is Crestview’s first ever state golf qualifier. Photo submitted
POSTED: 10/13/25 at 9:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around an unusual stat, a record field goal, a big turnaround, a losing streak no more, a two point try, and James Franklin. Friday night stat Van Wert raced out to a 31-0 lead over Ottawa-Glandorf and the Cougars went on to win Friday night’s […]
POSTED: 10/13/25 at 9:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information Reserved seat/season tickets for boys’ JV/varsity basketball games for those who had seats in 2024-25 will be sold in the Neubrecht Lecture Hall (first door to the left after entering main high school entrance) on the following dates: All seats/tickets are $68. Please have your check made out prior to attending […]
POSTED: 10/13/25 at 9:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert School at the Goedde is honored to invite all veterans in the community to its second annual “Breakfast with a Vet” at 9 a.m. this Wednesday, October 15. Held in the Goedde gymnasium, the event will offer a warm, complimentary breakfast for the nation’s heroes, served alongside students […]
POSTED: 10/13/25 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: News