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Van Wert swim team information DEFIANCE — The Van Wert High School boys and girls swimming teams traveled to Defiance Ayersville to compete in a dual meet. Both Cougar teams were victorious over the Ayersville Pilots: the girls won 120-40 and boys 92-57. Van Wert boys and girls earned first place finishes in every event […]

POSTED: 01/21/16 at 8:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

Van Wert wrestling information KENTON — Van Wert High School varsity wrestlers traveled to Kenton and won their Western Buckeye League match against the Wildcats 36-23. Winning their weight classes were Isaiah Bretz (126 pounds), Andy Hammond (132 pounds), Josh Dorsch (138 pounds), Eric Workman (182 pounds), Brody Couts (220 pounds), and Kaleb Cantrell (285 […]

POSTED: 01/21/16 at 8:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

By Rex Dolby Both Van Wert Area Photography Club members and their guests left with a smile when their Question and Answer meeting concluded Jan. 14.  Members of the community who had such questions as: What does this button do?  How do I set the camera for different situations? What are some tips on taking a good picture? […]

POSTED: 01/20/16 at 3:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News

By Haley Helm Both the boys and girls basketball seasons are well underway, and both have been successful so far. This weekend, the boys travel to Lincolnview for a key NWC  matchup on Friday night. Not only are the Lancers the Knights’ biggest rival in sports, they have yet to pick up a loss this […]

POSTED: 01/20/16 at 3:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News

  Matt Langdon’s sixth grade Language Arts class has been writing fairy tales in their classroom and had the opportunity to share them with the kindergarten classes. (Photo submitted.)                

POSTED: 01/20/16 at 3:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines

By Hope Wallace Walk with the chocolate day draws nearer. We will be pairing chocolate and wine for the 2016 Main Street Chocolate Walk on Feb. 5, 4:30–8:30 p.m. We are the last stop on this choco-trail and will be featuring a wine-down spot for you to relax and warm up. Live music on our […]

POSTED: 01/20/16 at 3:15 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?

POSTED: 01/20/16 at 2:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines

Felt Development LLC to Ideal Suburban Homes Inc., inlot 4377, Van Wert. Ideal Suburban Homes Inc. to Robert A. Chavarria, inlot 4377, Van Wert. Larry L. Tribolet and Shelbyan N. Tribolet to Larry L. Tribolet Living Trust and shelbyan N. Tribolet Living Trust, portion of section 31, Jackson Township. CMS Holdings & Rentals LLC, Joshua […]

POSTED: 01/20/16 at 1:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor KALIDA The Van Wert Cougar boys made it three in a row with a 55-39 non-conference victory over the Kalida Wildcats on Tuesday. The Cougars had one of its more balanced offensive efforts of the season, with four players nearly in double figures, led by Josh Braun’s 14 points. Jacoby Kelly added […]

POSTED: 01/20/16 at 8:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer Go ahead and call Craig Wayne Boyd an underdog. He doesn’t mind a bit. In fact, he wears that title with pride. “That’s been the story of my life,” Boyd said, in the middle of a break from a radio interview and sound check for yet another upcoming performance. “I was […]

POSTED: 01/20/16 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: News