Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS – Two schools separated by just 13 miles will play for the Division IV baseball state championship. Midwest Athletic Conference member and No. 8 Minster (24-7) advanced to the title game, by upsetting top ranked Toronto 3-0 on Friday. The Wildcats will face Russia (24-6) at 4 p.m. Saturday at […]
POSTED: 06/02/17 at 4:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS — The 2017 Ohio High School Athletic Association Track and Field State Tournament began this morning at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium at Ohio State University. Two Van Wert County runners finished their respective seasons today. In Division III, Lincolnview High School’s Ryan Rager closed out his high school career by […]
POSTED: 06/02/17 at 10:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS GROVE — The Lancers bounced back from an 8-2 ACME loss to Lima Central Catholic, with Thursday’s 4-0 win at Columbus Grove. Jaden Youtsey and Chayten Overholt combined to toss a one-hitter for Lincolnview. Youtsey went four innings, and struck out seven while walking just one. Overholt pitched the remaining […]
POSTED: 06/02/17 at 8:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The 2017 Peony Festival begins today with a variety of activities and events scheduled, including, for the first time, a beer tent. With legislation approved recently by Van Wert City Council, the Peony Festival Committee was able to obtain a temporary liquor permit to sell liquor on public property in the downtown […]
POSTED: 06/02/17 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Vantage Career Center Board of Education approved a contract with the Vantage Teachers Organization, as well as contracts for a number of Ohio Technical Center employees, during a relatively brief June meeting on Thursday. The board unanimously approved a new VTO three-year contract that will run from July 1 of this […]
POSTED: 06/02/17 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Wilkinson’s Printing and Signs will be sponsoring a Business Day at the Camp Clay Aqua Park this summer. Local businesses purchase the day for the Van Wert community; access includes swimming, a floating playground, zipline, paddleboats, a half-acre beach, and the 3,600-square-foot splash pad. New features include water cannons at the splash pad and a log […]
POSTED: 06/02/17 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information American Red Cross disaster responders from across west central Ohio continue to provide relief and comfort to citizens of Van Wert and Paulding counties as they recover from last week’s flooding. The Red Cross has provided more than 70 flood clean-up kits (including: bleach, mops, gloves, trash bags, rakes, and shovels) to homeowners […]
POSTED: 06/02/17 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information HAVILAND — The 93rd annual Blue Creek Alumni Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Wayne Trace High School. Doors will open at 4:30 that afternoon. The classes of 1967, 1957, 1947, and 1937 will be recognized. Cost of the meal is $14 per person, and reservations should be […]
POSTED: 06/02/17 at 6:10 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Submitted information The Van Wert High School Class of 1957 is in the process of planning its 60th class reunion for July 21-22. On Friday, July 21, classmates are invited to meet at Convoy Sports Center any time from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. for coffee, doughnuts, and chatting. Class members can then meet from […]
POSTED: 06/02/17 at 6:08 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Debra S. Duncan, 58, of Hudson, Indiana, and formerly of Convoy, passed away at 1:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at her residence, surrounded by her family after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. She has always been a tough, stubborn, little fighter, which definitely flourished over this past year. She was born July 23, […]
POSTED: 06/01/17 at 12:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries