DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The Lincolnview Lady Lancers led for three quarters against Antwerp, but couldn’t hold on, losing 39-34 to the Lady Archers in a non-conference game played Tuesday at Lincolnview. The Lancers took a 14-10 lead in the first quarter, but then had to watch Antwerp whittle that advantage down over the next two […]
POSTED: 01/19/11 at 11:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SANDRA GROOMS/independent sports AYERSVILLE – The Van Wert High School boys’ and girls’ swim teams traveled to Ayersville High School to compete in a dual meet. Both Cougar teams defeated Ayersville, the girls by a score of 86-70 and the boys, 105-48. Individual Van Wert swimmers placing first overall included Adam Saylor (200-yard and 100-yard […]
POSTED: 01/19/11 at 10:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Planes, Trains, Automobiles & Music? After taking a week off, it’s good to be back home again. Last week, I was in New York City attending the Association of Performing Arts Presenters Conference. My expected stay took a little detour and my wife and I ended up with the extended stay version. Planning on coming back to Van Wert last […]
POSTED: 01/19/11 at 10:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/contributor content Boy Scout Troop 35 recently honored Ben Price, 18, of Van Wert, during an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Sunday, December 19, at First Presbyterian Church. Price is the son of John and Kari Price of Denver, Colo., and Diane and Pat Ryan of Van Wert. To receive the rank […]
POSTED: 01/19/11 at 10:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Optimist Club of Van Wert is encouraging area students to contemplate the phrase “How My Education is the Key to a Successful Future” as part of the Optimist International Essay Contest for 2011. The Essay Contest entry deadline is February 11, 2011. The Optimist Club will judge the local students’ essays, and determine the […]
POSTED: 01/19/11 at 10:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
On Friday, December 10, 150 sixth-, seventh- and eighth graders from Van Wert Middle School were given an afternoon out of class to attend a movie at Van Wert Cinemas. The movie and time out of class was their reward for earning a Gold or Red Renaissance card for the first trimester of the 2010-2011 […]
POSTED: 01/19/11 at 10:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
CONVOY – The Crestview Guidance Department will be holding a meeting regarding post-secondary and dual enrollment with Wright state on Monday, February 28. Parents and students that are interested are invited to attend. The post-secondary meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. in the media center and the dual enrollment meeting will be at 7 p.m. […]
POSTED: 01/19/11 at 10:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A project that has been in the planning stages for more than two decades could come to fruition if some additional money can be found for the project. Van Wert County Common Pleas Judge Charles D. Steele and architect Bruce Miller of Minster-based Garmann/Miller Associates met with Commissioners Gary Adams, Clair Dudgeon […]
POSTED: 01/19/11 at 10:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports Hit with an offensive blitzkrieg by co-Western Buckeye League leader Lima Bath in the first half, the Van Wert Cougars responded with their own offensive weapon – senior Corey Clifton – in the second half for a 66-59 Western Buckeye League victory that left the Cougars alone atop the league standings. Bath […]
POSTED: 01/16/11 at 9:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor CELINA – Just four days after being sworn in by Governor John Kasich, the directors of three state agencies were in Celina to underscore the governor’s commitment to deal with the algae bloom problem on Grand Lake St. Marys. Ohio Director of Agriculture James Zehringer had the shortest trip, since he lives […]
POSTED: 01/16/11 at 9:12 am. FILED UNDER: News