DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The Van Wert Cougars found out why Fort Wayne Carroll is well-regarded among Indiana basketball teams in a 48-30 loss Saturday in the Cougars’ Den. The Chargers got out to a 19-3 first-quarter lead and were up by 15 points, 25-10, at the half. The Cougars got on track a bit in […]
POSTED: 02/06/17 at 9:41 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — CK is short for the Crestview Knights. It could also stand for the Cardiac Kids. Crestview held off the Hicksville Aces 50-46 in Saturday’s boys’ basketball non-conference matchup at Ray Etzler Gymnasium. The Knights improved to 12-4 overall, with 9 of the 16 games being decided in the final seconds. Leading […]
POSTED: 02/06/17 at 9:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports TIFFIN — On Saturday the Van Wert YMCA Marlins traveled to Tiffin to participate in the Tiffin Invitational. The Marlins had a very successful meet with many top 10 finishes. Top 10 finishes include: Ian Rex, 13 and over — 200 freestyle, seventh; 500 freestyle, fourth; 100 backstroke, eighth. Rory Youngpeter, 9-10 […]
POSTED: 02/06/17 at 9:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Sectional tournament matchups are set for girls’ high school basketball teams around the area and the state. In Division II semifinal action, the Van Wert Lady Cougars will play Defiance at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, at Spencerville High School. The winner will advance to the sectional finals on Saturday, February […]
POSTED: 02/06/17 at 9:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information PAYNE — The Payne Ball Association will be hosting its 2017 registration over the last week of February. Signups will be held on the following dates at the Payne Elementary Cafeteria: Monday, February 20, from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, February 25, from 8-11 a.m. Sunday, February 26, from 5-7 p.m. For more information, contact […]
POSTED: 02/06/17 at 9:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The 2015 financial health indicators report on Van Wert recently released by Ohio Auditor of State David Yost underscores concerns city officials have about Van Wert’s General Fund finances. The state-generated report identifies a municipality’s fiscal practices and budgetary conditions that, if uncorrected, could result in the community being placed on fiscal […]
POSTED: 02/06/17 at 9:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Four fire departments and the American Red Cross Van Wert Disaster Team responded Sunday afternoon to a house fire in Paulding County. The fire caused major damage to the home. Scott, Paulding, Grover Hill, and Payne fire departments were on the scene for hours dealing with the aftermath of the fire, while the Red Cross assisted […]
POSTED: 02/06/17 at 9:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.05 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average, which has fallen 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.26 per […]
POSTED: 02/06/17 at 9:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
2017 Lincolnview Homecoming King and Queen Austin Elick and Breann Dougal are shown with their court during homecoming activities on Saturday. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 02/06/17 at 9:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representative Craig Riedel (R-Defiance) announced that he will be holding his first district office hours as the state representative of the 82nd House District. “Coffee with Craig” will be held from 9-11 a.m. Friday, February 10, at Cabin Fever Coffee, 312 Clinton St. in Defiance. “As your state representative, it […]
POSTED: 02/06/17 at 9:03 am. FILED UNDER: News