DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Today officially opens the 159th edition of the Van Wert County Fair, and there will be plenty of activities and events for area residents throughout the coming week. Today’s program includes an opening ceremony this morning at 8, as well as a flag-raising ceremony at 6:45 this evening. Baked goods, potted plants […]
POSTED: 09/02/15 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
United Way of VW County information The Van Wert County community is encouraged to come together to “Give. Advocate. Volunteer.” during the 17th annual United Way Day of Caring to be held on Friday, September 25. The 2015 Day of Caring will include an American Red Cross blood drive, a Salvation Army Food Pantry food […]
POSTED: 09/02/15 at 6:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio State Highway Patrol information September is Safe Driving Awareness Month, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking motorists to commit to only driving while buckled, focused and sober. In addition, motorists help keep roadways safe when they take their time, drive defensively and know all traffic safety laws. “By devoting their full attention […]
POSTED: 09/02/15 at 6:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County Health Dept. information Bonduelle USA Inc. of Brockport, New York, is recalling 9,335 cases of frozen corn because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy […]
POSTED: 09/02/15 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview cross country information HAVILAND — The Lincolnview Lancer Cross Country teams competed in the Wayne Trace Invitational on Tuesday night. The Lancer boys took home the first place trophy, scoring 79 points, while the Lady Lancers took home the runner-up trophy, scoring 74 points. Top seven finishers for the boys were Karter Tow (12th), […]
POSTED: 09/02/15 at 6:27 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert girls’ tennis information The Van Wert varsity girls’ tennis team lost to an undefeated Wapakoneta squad by a score of 5-0 on Tuesday. The loss drops the Lady Cougars to 3-4 on the season and 2-3 in the Western Buckeye League, while the Lady Redskins improved to 10-0 and 5-0 in the WBL. […]
POSTED: 09/02/15 at 6:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview girls’ golf information The Lincolnview girls’ golf team hosted the Bluffton Lady Pirates and came up on the short end of a 192-204 score. Lincolnview freshman Alivia Koenig shot a 39 to take medalist honors, while Kayleigh Coughlin of Bluffton and Macala Ashbaugh of Lincolnview each had a 47 for runner-up medalist honors. Rounding […]
POSTED: 09/02/15 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview volleyball information CONVOY — The Crestview Lady Knight volleyball team hosted Coldwater in a non-league match on Tuesday, losing to the Lady Cavaliers in straight sets, 11-25, 13-25 and 17-25. Individual stats are as follows: Serving – Haley Helm 7/7; Claire Zaleski, 6/6. Hitting – Helm, 7 kills; Zaleski, 4 kills; Brady Guest, 6 […]
POSTED: 09/02/15 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert volleyball information The Van Wert varsity volleyball team lost to Kalida in four sets by scores of 26-24, 23-25, 17-25 and 23-25 on Tuesday evening. For Van Wert, Landrie Koontz and Peyton Fleming were both 16 for 17 serving and Karli Turnwald led the team with four aces. Megan Spray was 67-of-68 setting, […]
POSTED: 09/02/15 at 6:24 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview football information CONVOY — Presale tickets for Friday night’s Crestview home football game with Hicksville will be on sale in the high school athletic office on Wednesday and Thursday, from 7:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. There will be no presale on Friday. Ticket prices are $4 for students and $5 for adults. All tickets at the […]
POSTED: 09/02/15 at 6:23 am. FILED UNDER: Sports