Work began this past week on the new tennis courts being constructed behind the Van Wert High School-Middle School Complex. Project organizers hope to have the courts completed by sometime in October so they can be used in the spring. The courts will be open to the public, as well as used by school tennis […]
POSTED: 09/03/11 at 4:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/ODOT information LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1 has listed road construction projects in the district for the coming week. Area projects include the following: Van Wert County U.S. 30, from Middle Point-Wetzel Road to Fifth Street in Delphos is reduced to one lane through the work zone for the […]
POSTED: 09/03/11 at 2:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports LIMA — It was the “big play” — including a big interception for a touchdown late in the game that led to Van Wert’s downfall, 35-14, in its Western Buckeye League opener Friday against Shawnee. The Indians used the sweep to score touchdown runs of 49, 60 and 67 yards in the […]
POSTED: 09/02/11 at 11:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — The Crestview Knights were victimized by Lima Central Catholic’s overpowering offense and stifling defense, as the Knights lost 58-7 during their home and season opener on Friday. With the win, the Thunderbirds go to 2-0 overall and 1-0 in the Northwest Conference. Crestview is now 0-1 in league play […]
POSTED: 09/02/11 at 11:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Western Buckeye League Shawnee 35, Van Wert 14 Bath 49, Defiance 35 Ottawa-Glandorf 34, Celina 28 Wapakoneta 29, Elida 18 Kenton 40, St. Marys 7 Northwest Conference LCC 58, Crestview 7 Delphos Jefferson 48, Paulding 0 Ada 55, Spencerville 21 Bluffton 35, Carey 28 Columbus Grove 69, Allen East 7 Midwest Athletic Conference Tinora 41, […]
POSTED: 09/02/11 at 10:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Nathan Profit and Lauren Buchanan were chosen as this year’s Junior Fair king and queen, while 4-H members received special awards as part of Thursday’s activities at the 2011 Van Wert County Fair. No one was likely surprised at Profit’s being king, since he was the only candidate for the position. Buchanan, […]
POSTED: 09/02/11 at 5:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/Chamber information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced Thursday that it has selected Susan L. Munroe as its new president/CEO. She will begin work at the Chamber on Tuesday, September 6. “The Chamber Board was very impressed with Susan’s vision for the Chamber and her strategy for building […]
POSTED: 09/02/11 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Vantage Board of Education approved two of three bids for houses either renovated or built by Vantage students and also toured a portion of the school’s construction project and heard an update on its progress. Board members approved bids for the Carpentry Class house at 1275 Madison Blvd. and a Buildings and […]
POSTED: 09/02/11 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Contemporary Christian Band FFH (Far From Home) will perform in front of the grandstand on Sunday afternoon. After releasing six independent projects, FFH was signed with Essential Records and has since released seven studio albums, as well as a “greatest hits” album. The group originally was formed as Four For Harmony, an a cappella […]
POSTED: 09/02/11 at 1:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
COLUMBUS — With an estimated 1.3 million Ohioans traveling this Labor Day weekend, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) reminds motorists: “Every Move You Make, Keep It Safe.” According to ODOT safety experts, more than 2,400 Ohio drivers were involved in crashes during the 2010 holiday weekend, with nearly 30 percent of the crashes occurring […]
POSTED: 09/02/11 at 1:15 am. FILED UNDER: News