Cougars, Lancers meet in ACME tourney

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — Saturday’s showcase ACME sectional baseball game at the Crestview Sports Complex didn’t disappoint. In a hard fought contest, the Lincolnview Lancers edged the Van Wert Cougars 2-1. The two teams previously met twice during the regular season. Van Wert won a June 9 matchup 4-0 at Russell Fisher Athletic […]

PUCO provides safe summer driving tips

Submitted information COLUMBUS — During the summer season, Ohio’s highways are heavily relied upon by travelers visiting family and friends. Ohio ranks fifth in the most highly traveled states in the country. As an increasing number of motorists share the road with commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) offers these […]

Ohio gasoline prices again fall last week

Submitted information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 5.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.09 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 2.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.22 per […]

Using shadows to enhance compositions

Have you thought much about the use or role that shadows play in your composition? Well, consider the following observations. Generally, you’ll want to shoot before 10 am or after 4 pm because the shadows will be longer and a more prominent part of the composition. Here’s the reasoning.  Think of snow drifts or sand dunes shot at […]

Crestview to host four ACME games today

Submitted information Friday’s ACME sectional baseball games at the Crestview Sports Complex were postponed by rain. Here is today’s schedule: Semifinals: Delphos Jefferson vs. Lincolnview 11 a.m. Semifinals: St. Mary’s Memorial vs. Spencerville 1:15 p.m. Sectional title game: Van Wert vs. Delphos Jefferson/Lincolnview winner 3:30 p.m. Sectional title game: Crestview vs. St. Mary’s Memorial/Spencerville winner […]

Youngsters can play flag football

Submitted information The Van Wert Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its NFL Flag Football Program. This program provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact continuous action while learning lessons in team work. This year, two age categories will be offered: 5-7 and 8-10 year olds with […]

Convoy church welcomes new pastor

Submitted information CONVOY — Convoy United Methodist Church welcomes Pastor Bill and Kimberly Thomas and family to Convoy. The Thomases are coming from Grace United Methodist Church in Gallipolis. Pastor Thomas is from Beaver, Pennsylvania, receiving his undergrad degree in engineering from Purdue University and earning a Master of Divinity degree at United Theological Seminary, […]

RR event donation

Van Wert dentist Dr. Kevin Laing donated $100 to the Van Wert County Historical Society to be used for the Railroad Heritage Weekend, which will be July 29-30 at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Shown are (from the left) Bill Stanley, Dr. Laing, and Chuck White. (photo submitted)

Man’s love of tractors fuels OFFD event

KATE O’CONNELL/independent feature writer For those who prefer using a wrench over rebooting a computer when it comes to fixing a tractor, there’s a new opportunity at Old Fashioned Farmers Days. D’Wight Sheets, president of the Old Fashioned Farmers Association, said the addition of the Tractor Part Swap Meet is another reason for someone to […]

Lima Pops performs

The Lima Pops Symphony Orchestra continued its long tradition of performing in Van Wert for the Independence Day holiday with a Friday night concert that had to be moved indoors to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio because of threatening storms. The concert included patriotic music, as well as Broadway and movie tunes […]