SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Freshman pitcher Gavin Carter tossed a complete game one-hitter, and the Lincolnview Lancers posted a 9-0 Northwest Conference win over the visiting Allen East Mustangs on Monday. In addition to giving up just one hit, Carter struck out eight and walked just two. “Gavin pitched very well, worked ahead in his […]
POSTED: 05/02/17 at 6:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY – The Lady Knights played long ball, on the way to Monday’s five inning 13-2 Northwest Conference softball win over Ada. Crestview’s Kristen Etzler blasted a three-run home run, and Hannah Binnion belted a two-run homer that ended the game. Cora Millay had a triple, and Sydney Bowen had a […]
POSTED: 05/02/17 at 6:17 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
POSTED: 05/02/17 at 6:14 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports LIMA – Van Wert won two of three singles matches, and both doubles matches, to defeat Lima Central Catholic 4-1 on Monday. Gabe Rollins and Ryan Keber posted shutout victories, with Rollins defeating Ben Kanpka 6-0, 6-0 at second singles, and Keber winning his third singles match by an identical score […]
POSTED: 05/02/17 at 6:13 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Julia Ann Rodenbeck, cherished mother, sister, stepdaughter, aunt, and cousin, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017. She was 57 years old. Julia is survived by her son, Jesse Lee Rodenbeck; one sister, Kathelena Burns (husband Daniel, son Matthew); her stepmother, Pamela Murnane; stepbrothers Lucas and Chandler Conley; an uncle, Daniel Benya (wife Charlotte); grandmother, Spasija […]
POSTED: 05/01/17 at 3:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information Since 1953, the Van Wert County Community Concert Series has been enriching lives. Unverferth Family Dentistry and Roger and Kay Okuley present the new and outrageously culture filled 2017-2018 Enrich Community Concert Series. This series, with deep roots in Van Wert heritage, is infused with lively performances that bring virtuosic musicianship and […]
POSTED: 05/01/17 at 7:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports (Please note: games/events subject to change) Monday May 1 Tennis: Van Wert at Lima Central Catholic 4:30 p.m. Baseball: Ada at Crestview 5 p.m. Baseball: Allen East at Lincolnview 5 p.m. Softball: Ada at Crestview 5 p.m. Softball: Allen East at Lincolnview 5 p.m. Tuesday May 2 Tennis: Bath at Van […]
POSTED: 05/01/17 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert High School juniors and seniors, and their guests, danced the night away to a Beauty and the Beast-themed 2017 Prom in the Van Wert Middle School gymnasium. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 05/01/17 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports Spring sports tournament time is just around the corner, and first round pairings were announced yesterday by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. In Division II sectional semifinal softball action, the ninth-seeded Van Wert Lady Cougars will host number 10 seed Elida May 9, at 5 p.m., with the winner traveling […]
POSTED: 05/01/17 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their “American Pickers” team are excited to return to Ohio and plan to film episodes of the hit series throughout the region in June of this year. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. The hit show follows Mike […]
POSTED: 05/01/17 at 7:23 am. FILED UNDER: News