Van Wert independent sports EDGERTON — The Lancer Cross Country teams traveled to Edgerton on Saturday for the Edgerton Cross Country Invitational. The boys’ team took home the runner-up trophy, edging out Pettisville by a single point, 103-104. Liberty Center won the meet with 55 points. Two of the Lancer boys took home individual honors. Bayley Tow […]
POSTED: 10/03/11 at 1:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports The Van Wert Cougars were back in action today on their home court for the Van Wert Invitational. The Cougars started the day off against Elida in a hard-fought, three-game match that ended going to Elida, 23-25, 25-22 and 14-25. The second match of the day was against the New Bremen […]
POSTED: 10/03/11 at 1:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The YMCA of Van Wert County will now have ZUMBA added to the current class line-up of total body blast, cycling, cardiopump, sculpt, SilverSplash, SilverSneakers and yoga. ZUMBA will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:15-6 p.m., beginning October 4. Holly Vaughn, who is certified in ZUMBA (basic 1 and 2) and ZUMBA Gold, […]
POSTED: 10/03/11 at 1:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Moose Lodge 1320 recently donated $500 to the Van Wert Youth Football program. Shown are Jerry Mason of the Moose lodge, VWYF Treasurer Stacey Baer and VWYF players Kaden Baer, Korey Oechsle and Killian Sudduth. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 10/03/11 at 1:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Lincolnview vs. Spencerville “Volley for the Cure” volleyball match will be held Thursday, October 6, starting at 6 p.m. There will be a raffle, 50/50 and a bake sale held as part of the fundraising event.
POSTED: 10/03/11 at 1:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police October 1, 7:25 p.m. — A local resident reported the theft of items from a vehicle parked in the 1000 block of Westchester Court. October 1, 10:37 p.m. — Rodney C. Pulfer, 29, of Convoy, was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) as a result of a traffic stop in […]
POSTED: 10/03/11 at 12:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
James P. Agler, 69, of Van Wert, died at 3:47 a.m. Sunday, October 2, 2011, at Sr. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born August 15, 1942, in Ohio City, the son of the late Lloyd E. and Ethel L. (Miller) Agler. On October 24, 1964, he married Mary J. (Murphy) Agler, who survives […]
POSTED: 10/02/11 at 11:29 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Celina Bulldogs capitalized on Van Wert miscues to ruin the Cougars’ Homecoming with a 28-18 Western Buckeye League victory at Eggerss Stadium on Friday. Van Wert outgained the Bulldogs and had more first downs, but Celina spent most of the game in Cougar territory, scoring 21 points in the first quarter […]
POSTED: 10/01/11 at 6:23 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports DELPHOS — The Crestview Knights had a big third quarter, and that was the difference as the Knights defeated Delphos Jefferson 33-13 in a Northwest Conference contest played at Jefferson. With the win, Crestview is now tied with Ada for second place in the NWC at 3-1, while the Knights are […]
POSTED: 10/01/11 at 6:17 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Federation of Teachers President Chuck Rollins (left) and Van Wert City Board of Education President Mike Morrow hold a banner presented to the school district in honor of its earning a State Report Card rating of “Excellent with Distinction” during Friday night’s football game with Celina at Eggerss Stadium. With them are a […]
POSTED: 10/01/11 at 5:37 am. FILED UNDER: News