Submitted information CONVOY — The Crestview cross country program concluded its season after the boys’ team earned the Division IV state title and two girls competed at the state level. Head coach Randy Grandstaff recognized the teams’ accomplishments throughout the season at their awards presentation. Special awards (picture No. 1): Levi Hoblet (Most Improved), Lincoln […]
POSTED: 11/14/25 at 10:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Crestview soccer program recently held its postseason awards ceremony to recognize athletes for their hard work throughout the season. Coach Cindy Lamb and her staff presented Northwest Conference achievements and special awards during the event. NWC Scholar Athletes (above, row 1): Ella Lamb, Emily Foudy, Dakota Thornell, Cylee Grubb. Row 2: Tori Singer, Madi […]
POSTED: 11/14/25 at 10:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Crestview golf program recently held its awards night to recognize the team’s success throughout the season. Coaches Jeremy Best and Mitchell Rickard presented players with awards and special recognition. Special award winners were Jacob Schumm (Coach’s Award); Mathew Dealey (Most Valuable Player, State Qualifier. 11th place, NWC Player of the Year, first Team NWC, […]
POSTED: 11/14/25 at 10:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Phyllis Elaine Dougal, 97, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at her residence in Van Wert. Phyllis was born on May 26, 1928, in Van Wert, the daughter of Irvin Eugene Friedly and Pearl Zada (Vian) Friedly, who both preceded her in death. Phyllis married Paul G. Dougal on May 23, 1947, and he preceded […]
POSTED: 11/14/25 at 3:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Tucker L. Laux has been selected the 2025 Trooper of the Year at the Van Wert Post. The selection of Trooper Laux, 30, is in recognition of outstanding service during 2025. Fellow officers stationed at the Van Wert Post, chose Trooper Laux based on his leadership abilities, professional […]
POSTED: 11/14/25 at 1:14 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Thursday, November 13, 2025 7:35 a.m. – Deputies assisted the Van Wert Police Department on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert. 8:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Middle Point Wetzel Road in Jackson Township to issue a kill slip for a deceased deer. 9:46 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS […]
POSTED: 11/14/25 at 7:50 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Transportation, Ohio State Highway Patrol, and Ohio Traffic Safety Office are asking motorists to make safe driving a top priority this holiday season to ensure Ohio hits its goal of four straight years of declining traffic fatalities. While there had been a rise in traffic deaths […]
POSTED: 11/13/25 at 9:48 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Author Tonalee Shinabery-King will be at the Secret Garden in Convoy from 12-2 p.m. Saturday with her debut children’s book More than a Mushroom Hunt. In the book, children are encouraged to pull on their red rubber boots and go along on a sensory-rich quest through the woods with a girl […]
POSTED: 11/13/25 at 9:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Come celebrate the holiday season with Vantage Career Center’s Culinary Arts students as they showcase their skills at this year’s holiday lunch. Join students from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, December 11, at the Cup & Saucer and enjoy a warm, festive buffet filled with seasonal favorites, including: Reservations are required — this event fills quickly. Call 419.238.5411 […]
POSTED: 11/13/25 at 9:46 pm. FILED UNDER: News
To the Editor, I would like to take this time to thank our Lancer community for helping to make my final program as Veterans Day Coordinator a success. It was a privilege to have so many Veterans and their family members present for our program and catered meal by Burtch’s Barn to Table. I am grateful to […]
POSTED: 11/13/25 at 9:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor