Van Wert independent sports BLUFFTON – Neither Crestview or Bluffton generated much offense during Friday’s rain-soaked Northwest Conference contest, but an extra point from Knight kicker Kameron Grubaugh was the difference as Crestview edged the Pirates 7-6. The Knights had a total of 150 yards of offense, all but seven of those on the ground, […]
POSTED: 09/21/13 at 5:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert golf news SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — What proved to be a tough Western Buckeye League season for the Van Wert golf team ended Friday with an eighth-place finish in the WBL tournament at Shawnee Country Club. Bath, who matched the 2012 Van Wert’s 9-0 undefeated record, won the tournament, with Celina second and Kenton […]
POSTED: 09/21/13 at 5:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Chad A. Shindeldecker, 50, of Ormond Beach, Fla., died Tuesday evening, September 17, 2013, at his residence. He was born February 28, 1963, in Celina, the son of Frank Shindeldecker Jr., who survives in Ohio City, and Patricia A. (Marsee) Shindeldecker Froning, who survives in St. Marys. Other survivors include his stepfather, Bob Froning of […]
POSTED: 09/20/13 at 6:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A study of The Enlightenment, a cultural movement of the 17th and 18th centuries that pitted scientific study against religious beliefs, led to a visit Thursday with five students from countries where Islam is a major religious force. VWHS sophomores in the project-based World Literature Team class learned more about Middle Eastern […]
POSTED: 09/20/13 at 8:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Thanks to offered assistance from the Van Wert County Board of Commissioners, a situation that threatened to pit the Crisis Care Line organization against the YWCA in a battle for domestic violence program funding, could significantly enhance domestic violence services in the county. During a meeting with YWCA Executive Director Tammy Branham […]
POSTED: 09/20/13 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Christian group The Isaacs joined ventriloquist and comedian Taylor Mason in a fundraising concert at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio for Lifesong for Orphans, a non-profit organization that provides international adoption services, as well as mentoring for children in foster care and a sustainable food program overseas. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 09/20/13 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
American Cancer Society news Residents of Van Wert County have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in a historic study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer are needed to participate in the […]
POSTED: 09/20/13 at 6:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert volleyball news The Van Wert Lady Cougar volleyball team took on the Elida Lady Bulldogs in its fourth Western Buckeye League match of the season, winning the match in three games by scores of 25-16, 25-11 and 25-22. The Cougars are now 8-2 on the season and 3-1 in the WBL. Statistical leaders […]
POSTED: 09/20/13 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview volleyball news The Crestview volleyball team, coming off a tough loss to Lima Central Catholic, defeated cross-county rival Lincolnview in straight games, 25-15, 25-21 and 25-12. With the win, the Lady Knights improve to 9-2 overall and are 3-0 in Northwest Conference action. Leading the way for the Crestview varsity team are the following: […]
POSTED: 09/20/13 at 6:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Gasoline price news CHICAGO, Ill. — Everybody’s asking: “How low can they go?” “While past performance is never an absolute indicator of future price positions, a review of recent history gives us good reason to expect prices to fall between now and Halloween by between 20 to 25 cents per gallon,” says Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum […]
POSTED: 09/20/13 at 5:59 am. FILED UNDER: News