SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor On a blistering hot and humid Saturday, the Lincolnview boys cross country team captured first place at the Van Wert County Hospital Invitational at the Van Wert Reservoir. Crestview placed 6th, and Van Wert 11th out of the 17-team field. Lincolnview’s boys were led by two top-10 finishers in Karter Tow, […]
POSTED: 09/25/17 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to send nominations for the Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student-Athlete of the week to: sports@thevwindependent.com. Nominations must be received by 12 p.m. each Tuesday. One name will be picked each week, and the winner will receive a T-shirt from Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy, […]
POSTED: 09/25/17 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports (Please note: schedule subject to change) Monday, September 25 Golf: Van Wert at Elida 4:30 p.m. Girls golf: Lincolnview at Celina 4:30 p.m. Tennis: Van Wert at Greenville 4:30 p.m. Girls soccer: Elida at Van Wert 5 p.m. Girls soccer: Allen East at Lincolnview 5 p.m. Girls soccer: Crestview at Lima […]
POSTED: 09/25/17 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert Mustangs stopped Crestview on this play during Sunday afternoon’s 5th and 6th grade game at Eggerss Stadium. Crestview went on to win 12-0. Video by Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/25/17 at 6:28 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview ripped off a big running play against the Van Wert Mustangs (5th and 6th grade football) on Sunday afternoon. Crestview won the game 12-0. Video by Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/25/17 at 6:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Saturday was a soccer doubleheader day at Van Wert High School, and the end result was a Cougar sweep. Van Wert 1 Lincolnview 0 Hayley Kuhlman’s second half corner kick was the difference in 1-0 Van Wert victory over Lincolnview. Both teams are back in action at 5 p.m. today – […]
POSTED: 09/25/17 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Kenneth L. Speelman, 78, of Scott, passed away at 5:58 a.m. Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. He was born March 29, 1939, in Scott, a son of Leonard and Celia (Wilder) Speelman, who both preceded him in death. On October 7, 1960, he married the former Janet D. Painter, […]
POSTED: 09/24/17 at 10:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Michael B. Smith, 50, of Ohio City, passed away at 3:55 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2017, shortly after arrival at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert and following a long battle with cancer. He was born April 2, 1967, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Bill and Carol (Hammond) Smith, who both preceded […]
POSTED: 09/24/17 at 10:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Cheryl L. (Teeple) Grubenhoff, 66, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, September 22, 2017, in Van Wert. She was born October 28, 1950, in Indiana, to the late Paul and Ethel (Booher) Teeple. On October 25, 1985, she married Gary Grubenhoff, who preceded her in death on January 11, 1990. Cheryl was a graduate of Van Wert High […]
POSTED: 09/23/17 at 6:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information First Presbyterian Church of Van Wert announces that Cheryl Gigler has been hired as the new Chancel Choir director. Gigler, a soprano, is a graduate of Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. Her advanced vocal studies include work with Lili Chookasian of the Metropolitan Opera, Armen Boyagian, and Edwin MacArthur, as well […]
POSTED: 09/23/17 at 7:47 am. FILED UNDER: Church