DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert County Board of Commissioners received some good news in connection with the county’s contract for natural gas on Tuesday. Bill Bradish, account manager for Palmer Energy, the energy-consulting firm that manages the County Commissioners Association of Ohio’s natural gas purchasing program, reported Tuesday on the latest developments in the […]
POSTED: 09/24/14 at 7:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
A total of 200 antique and classic automobiles motored into Van Wert the past two days and toured a number of local sites, including Central Mutual Insurance’s Fire Museum, Brumback Library, and the Van Wert County Historical Museum. They also had lunch at Willow Bend Country Club. Here, a number of cars are parked at […]
POSTED: 09/24/14 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
YMCA of VW County information The YMCA of Van Wert County has announced the upcoming basketball winter schedule. This year’s basketball leagues include the Fundamental League and Bitty Ballers League. During the fundamental league kids will participate in fun, educational basketball drills and games designed to increase their basketball skill level incorporating basic fundamentals including […]
POSTED: 09/24/14 at 6:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview volleyball information PAULDING — Crestview traveled to Paulding on Tuesday and came home with another Northwest Conference victory. Scores were 25-16, 25-7 and 25-20. The Lady Knights improve to 12-1 on the season. Crestview, which is 3-1 in the NWC, will host Spencerville Thursday in conference play. Leading the Knights were: Serving Haley Helm, 17/17, […]
POSTED: 09/24/14 at 6:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert girls’ tennis information The Van Wert girls’ tennis team lost a heartbreaker to Bluffton, 3-2, in non-conference action held Tuesday at the Van Wert County Foundation Tennis Complex. Van Wert’s No. 1 singles player Ali Moreland defeated opponent Maggie Fett by forfeit, while the Cougars’ No. 2 singles player, Hannah Stemen, lost to […]
POSTED: 09/24/14 at 6:00 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview volleyball information The Lincolnview varsity volleyball team hosted Northwest Conference foe Delphos Jefferson on Tuesday and defeated the Lady Wildcats in three games by scores of 25-3, 25-14 and 25-21. Statistical leaders for Lincolnview include the following: Serving – Baylee Neate, 22/22 with 4 aces; Alana Williams, 13/13 with 1 ace. Hitting – Katie […]
POSTED: 09/24/14 at 6:00 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert golf information LIMA — The Cougar varsity golf team traveled to Tamarac Golf Course to take on Lima Central Catholic and Elida in the final regular season match of the year. Van Wert shot 175 to split the tri-match, beating Elida 175-191 but losing to LCC 158-175. The Cougars finish the regular season […]
POSTED: 09/24/14 at 5:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview cross country information LIMA — The Crestview girls’ and boys’ cross country teams both won over Lima Central Catholic in races held at Lima’s Faurot Park on Tuesday. The girls’ team defeated LCC 24-35, with the Lady Knights placing seven runners in the top 10 places to claim the win. Ashley Bowen finished second […]
POSTED: 09/24/14 at 5:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
YWCA of VW County information The YWCA of Van Wert County will be holding a Walk for Women on Saturday, October 4, starting at 10 a.m. at the YWCA. The walk, which will go to the Van Wert County Fairgrounds and promotes awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault, will also feature speaker Tera Brantley, […]
POSTED: 09/24/14 at 5:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
With just under two weeks to go before our opening concert at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, I am getting more and more excited about the Annie Moses Band. The more I read and discover about them, the more I look forward to hearing them. When one reads “A Tribute to Grandma Moses,” one might […]
POSTED: 09/24/14 at 5:34 am. FILED UNDER: News