DAVE MOSIER/independent editor CONVOY — When U.S. Representative Bob Latta toured Van Wert County villages last month, he was particularly interested in the story of how the Village Ministry Center in Convoy was created. The story is about a group of churches banding together to make its community a better place to live. One of […]
POSTED: 09/16/13 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gasoline price news Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 11.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.38 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 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.54 […]
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US Bank helped kick off the United Way of Van Wert County’s annual campaign with a donation from the US Bank Foundation. Each year, the US Bank Foundation provides cash contributions to nonprofit organizations in the grant priority areas of education, economic opportunity, and artistic and cultural enrichment. In 2012, the U.S. Bank Foundation provided […]
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Hot Air Festival news The following is a list of winners for the Raffles held at the 2013 Hot air Festival. Mega Raffle: The Wine and Cheese Tasting Party donated by Collins Fine Foods won by Susan Saam. The Niswonger Performing Arts Center concert series tickets for two donated by the NPAC and the Hot […]
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Van Wert cross country news OTTAWA — The Van Wert boys continued their winning ways with a victory over regional powers Pemberville Eastwood and Bryan during the Ottawa-Glandorf Invitational cross country meet on Saturday. The boys left Ottawa Memorial Park, site of this year’s OHSAA District, adding 22 more wins to their record, moving them […]
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Crestview volleyball news The Lady Knights volleyball team hosted Kalida and Antwerp in a non-conference tri-match on Saturday, and Crestview came out on top in both matches to bring its overall record to 8-1, while the Knights are 2-0 on Northwest Conference play. Game scores against Kalida were 25-22 and 25-17, while the Knights won […]
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Lincolnview cross country news OTTAWA — The Lincolnview Lancer cross country teams traveled to the Ottawa-Glandorf invitational on Saturday. The boys’ team placed second with 85 points, just five points behind Pettisville. The Lancers were led by a fourth place finish by Bayley Tow, who ran the course in a time of 16:45. He was followed by […]
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Van Wert golf news CELINA — Saturday morning was a beautiful day for golf and 16 teams enjoyed the competition and hospitality of the Mercer County Elks Golf Course and the family of the late Jordan. The tournament honors the former Marion Local golfer, who was killed in an auto accident in 2007. A unique […]
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Lincolnview girls’ soccer news The Lincolnview girls’ soccer team lost to Coldwater, 3-0, in a match played Saturday. Coldwater goals were scored by Holly Rindler, Rachel Luthman and Maddie Schoenherr, while Lady Cavalier goalkeeper Alanna Severt had five saves. Lincolnview goalkeepers Julia Thatcher (6) and Jordan Ludwig (5) had 11 saves between them. Coldwater had […]
POSTED: 09/16/13 at 6:15 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview Junior High CC news OTTAWA — The Lincolnview Junior High boys’ cross country team took first out 17 teams, while the Lancer girls were second out of 13 teams in the Ottawa-Glandorf Blue/Gold Invitational cross country tournament held over the weekend. Leading the way for the Lady Lancers was Brayden Langdon (13:21) and Alena […]
POSTED: 09/16/13 at 6:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports