Van Wert volleyball news The Van Wert Cougars were back in action on Monday night on their home court for the third match of the season, this one a non-league match-up with Delphos St. John’s. Van Wert defeated the Blue Jays in four games by scores of 25-22, 25-12, 21-25 and 26-17. The Cougar junior […]
POSTED: 08/27/13 at 6:08 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert girls’ tennis news KENTON — The Van Wert Lady Cougar tennis team defeated Kenton in an away Western Buckeye League match 3-2 on Monday. Sophomore Ali Moreland lost to fellow sophomore Claire Oates at No. 1 singles 6-2, 6-4, while Sydney Dull defeated Breanna Alexander 6-4, 6-0, at No. 2 singles and Claire […]
POSTED: 08/27/13 at 6:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert golf news The Cougar golf team defended its home turf on Monday, shooting a season low 169 against the visiting Kenton Wildcats, who fired a 176. Van Wert was led by senior Lucas Etzler, who shot 40 to tie Anthony McKee of Kenton for medalist honors. The rest of the Cougar scores were […]
POSTED: 08/27/13 at 5:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Bob Stevens Memorial Tennis Tournament made a comeback this summer after about a 10-year hiatus. Thanks to the generous sponsorships from First Federal Savings & Loan and Lee Kinstle GM Sales and Service and the entry fees from over 40 players, this year’s tournament was very successful, raising more than $1,000 for the American Cancer Society. The […]
POSTED: 08/27/13 at 5:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Fatal accident news CELINA – A Rockford man was killed and another injured in a one-vehicle accident in Mercer County that occurred early Sunday morning. Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey reported his office received a 9-1-1 call at 3:31 a.m. Sunday reporting a crash on U.S. 33, west of Lombard Road in Dublin Township. According […]
POSTED: 08/26/13 at 10:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Democrat candidate for governor Ed FitzGerald, who spoke to a small group of area residents and media in Fountain Park on Sunday, knows he’s in for a fight in taking on incumbent Governor John Kasich, but added that he’s used to being the underdog. “Chances are I’m going to be outspent by […]
POSTED: 08/26/13 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent staff Area firefighters had the chance to learn about grain bin rescue techniques during a free seminar sponsored by Mercer Landmark and Scott Equity, in conjunction with the Van Wert County Farm Bureau, held Saturday at Vantage Career Center. Volunteer firefighters from a number of area communities were taught basic confined space […]
POSTED: 08/26/13 at 6:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Fair news The Gospel Pavilion has a full schedule of daily entertainment for the 2013 Van Wert County Fair. The pavilion was improved from last year, with a full concrete floor, an improved performance stage and the addition of weather and sun blocking sides added. This will make for very comfortable viewing […]
POSTED: 08/26/13 at 6:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
Hot Air Festival news On Thursday evening, September 5, tethered balloon rides will be given to persons with special needs in the Van Wert County and surrounding areas. Tony Sandlin, a very special pilot and a very special person whose balloon is handicap-accessible, will be conducting these rides. This event will take place at around […]
POSTED: 08/26/13 at 5:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gasoline price news Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 5.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.53 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.57 […]
POSTED: 08/26/13 at 5:51 am. FILED UNDER: News