Van Wert County Fair information Despite a small afternoon shower at the fairgrounds, Tug a Truck welcomed 19 local area Tuggers to the grandstand for a first annual unofficial kick-off. In the 5,500-pound class, Bob Zizelman of Rockford took third, Dan Baxter of Convoy earned a second place finish, and Matt Sites of Spencerville took […]
POSTED: 08/27/14 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW United Way information The United Way of Van Wert County has set the dates for the 16th annual Day of Caring for September 26 and 27. For those not familiar with the United Way Day of Caring, it’s an opportunity for the Van Wert community to rally together to “Give. Advocate. Volunteer.” by participating […]
POSTED: 08/27/14 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Robotics Team received some much-needed support for the upcoming season. StateWide Ford graciously donated $500 towards the team. Coaches Bob Spath and Zane McElroy said they are very thankful for the support the community gave them last year during the World Championship run and hope to make another memorable run this season. “Last […]
POSTED: 08/27/14 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County 9-1-1 information The first call at 9:35 a.m. December 14, 2012, came from a secretary in the school’s office. Seconds later, the emergency dispatchers took another call from Sandy Hook Elementary School — this one from a custodian. Dispatchers didn’t need to ask why. They could hear the gunshots over the phone. Barely […]
POSTED: 08/27/14 at 7:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Marsh Foundation and Big Brothers Big Sisters need volunteers to be a “Big” for the Supper Club Program. There are several youths at The Marsh Foundation looking forward to spending some time with a special friend a couple of times a month, beginning in late October. Without enough volunteers, some of these youngsters […]
POSTED: 08/27/14 at 6:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County Democratic information Come check out the Van Wert County Democratic Party’s booth in the Commercial Building at the fair. Tickets will be available at the booth for the fall banquet, scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803, 111 N. Shannon St. Guest speaker will be Van Wert native […]
POSTED: 08/27/14 at 6:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert volleyball information The Van Wert Cougars took on Kalida in their fourth match of the season, as well as the Cougars’ home opener. Van Wert continued its winning streak with a four-game victory over Kalida by scores of 19-25, 25-19, 25-13 and 25-15. The Cougars are now 4-0 on the season and will […]
POSTED: 08/27/14 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview volleyball information OTTOVILLE — The Lincolnview Lady Lancer volleyball team defeated Ottoville in five games in a non-conference match played Tuesday at Ottoville. Game scores were 25-22, 22-25, 19-25, 25-23 and 15-11. Lincolnview’s varsity volleyball team is now 3-1 overall. Top hitters for the Lancers were Katie McClure (33/39 with 24 kills), Ashton Bowersock […]
POSTED: 08/27/14 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview volleyball information The Crestview Lady Knights battled Coldwater on Tuesday, defeating the Lady Cavaliers in three straight games: 25-22, 25-23 and 25-17. This brings the Lady Knights’ record to 3-0. Leading the way for the Knights: Serving — Megan Hartman, 24/25 with 3 aces; Brady Guest, 12/12 with 1 ace; Claire Zaleski, 10/10; Tianna Rager and […]
POSTED: 08/27/14 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview cross country information GROVER HILL — The Lincolnview varsity cross country teams competed in the Wayne Trace Invitational on Tuesday night in Grover Hill. The Lancer boys won the meet, scoring just 34 points and placing six runners in the top 14 of the race. Bayley Tow won the race in a time of 16:37 […]
POSTED: 08/27/14 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports