OSU Extension news Join the Ohio State University Extension’s Van Wert County Office for the 2013 Van Wert and Paulding County Ag Day Wednesday, February 27. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. that day for the event. Guest speakers include Dr. Steven Prochaska, associate professor, OSU Extension field specialist, explaining the “4R’s and Dissolved Reactive Phosphorous […]
POSTED: 01/25/13 at 2:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert’s Erin Morrow (24) tries to drive the lane against Celina defenders during a Western Buckeye League contest won by the Lady Bulldogs 63-41 on Thursday. (Jan Dunlap/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 01/25/13 at 2:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert Police Department solve a burglary that occurred at the Van Wert West Apartments, 816 W. Main St., Apt.17. Sometime between December 22 and December 25, someone entered the rear window of the apartment and stole a 26-inch LCD high-definition Samsung […]
POSTED: 01/25/13 at 2:15 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers
On November 15, 2012, many Ford dealers across the country participated in a “Go Further With Ford Night.” StateWide Ford Lincoln held the event locally, including a fundraiser for the YMCA Marlins swim team, the introduction of the all new 2013 Ford Fusion and a customer appreciation night. StateWide Ford Lincoln matched Ford Motor Company’s […]
POSTED: 01/25/13 at 1:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert wrestling news On Thursday, the Van Wert High School varsity wrestling team split a Western Buckeye League tri-match, winning against Celina 39-29, but losing to St. Marys 50-29 at a match held at Ottawa-Glandorf High School. Four Cougar wrestlers had wins against both Celina and St. Marys, with Terrin Contreras also winning his […]
POSTED: 01/25/13 at 1:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview girls’ basketball news The Lincolnview Lady Lancers got an early lead, but had to hold off a furious charge by Lima Central Catholic to defeat the Lady Thunderbirds 46-44 in Northwest Conference action on Thursday. The Lancers led 12-6 at the end of the first period and maintained that lead, 22-16, at the half. […]
POSTED: 01/25/13 at 1:41 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview girls’ basketball news SPENCERVILLE — After narrowly losing their second game of the season 34-30 to Ottoville (ranked No. 1 in the latest Associated Press poll), the Crestview Lady Knights have rattled off 14 wins in a row, with Spencerville being their latest victim Thursday night. The Knights defeated Bearcats 53-39 to move to […]
POSTED: 01/25/13 at 1:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
K of C sports news All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2013 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The local competition will be held Sunday, January 27, at 2 p.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church gym. Registration begins […]
POSTED: 01/25/13 at 1:15 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview freshman boys’ basketball news CONVOY — In freshman boys’ basketball action on Thursday, the Crestview Knights hosted the Spencerville Bearcats at Convoy. The Knights stormed out of the gate and never looked back, winning by the score of 37-21. With the win, Crestview moves to 5-4 overall and 3-2 in the conference. Next action for […]
POSTED: 01/25/13 at 1:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
First Federal S&L news At the January 16 annual meeting of the members of First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Van Wert, MHC, Randy D. Myers was elected to the Board of Directors. Myers replaces C. Allan Runser, who retired after 37 years of service to First Federal. The other current directors for First […]
POSTED: 01/25/13 at 12:49 am. FILED UNDER: Business