VW independent/submitted information Gasoline prices in Van Wert, at their lowest, decreased seven cents over last week, according to prices today, although prices varied eight cents from lowest to the highest. Murphy’s USA was again the lowest at $2.259 per gallon, while the Brookside Marathon station and Short Stop Sunoco stations were highest at $2.339 […]
POSTED: 12/18/17 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information CONVOY — Just a reminder that Crestview eighth grade students are celebrating the holiday season by hosting a community meal at Redeemer Lutheran Church this Tuesday, December 19. Students will be in charge of planning, cooking, hosting, and cleaning up for this event. Each Christmas the middle school students focus on a community service […]
POSTED: 12/18/17 at 8:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-2 to approve the Restoring Internet Freedom Order. “I firmly believe in and support net neutrality principles, such as no blocking, no throttling, and no paid prioritization that are important elements of a free and open Internet. At the […]
POSTED: 12/18/17 at 8:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview High School’s 1962 baseball state championship team was honored Saturday night between the junior varsity and varsity basketball games against Wayne Trace. The Lancers, coached by Lee White, went 14-2-1 that season, and defeated two time defending state champion Liberty Union 4-0 in the Class A title game. Pictured are nine team members who […]
POSTED: 12/18/17 at 6:28 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Big scoring runs in the second and third quarters, along with nearly a dozen three-pointers by the Lancers were key factors in Lincolnview’s 67-49 non-conference win over visiting Wayne Trace on Saturday. It was the fourth consecutive win for Lincolnview (4-1), and the first loss for Wayne Trace (4-1). Wayne Trace […]
POSTED: 12/18/17 at 6:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports EDGERTON — The Crestview Knights won their third consecutive boys’ basketball game with a 62-39 non-conference victory at Edgerton on Saturday. Crestview led 14-8 at the end of one quarter, then outscored the Bulldogs 13-2 in the second period to enjoy a 27-10 halftime advantage. The Knights (3-1) then won the […]
POSTED: 12/18/17 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert’s Caylee Phillips drives to the basket during Saturday’s game against Minster. The Lady Cougars lost to the undefeated Wildcats, 60-33. Phillips led Van Wert with 11 points, including eight in the fourth quarter. The Lady Cougars (1-6) will host Wayne Trace on Saturday. Photo by Jerry Mason for the Van Wert independent
POSTED: 12/18/17 at 6:24 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here is this week’s high school basketball broadcast schedule for radio stations WKSD 99.7FM and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games also stream live at www.thevwindependent.com. Unless otherwise noted, coverage will begin at approximately 7, with tipoff at 7:30 p.m. Monday, December 18 Lincolnview at Wayne Trace (girls, WSKD) Thursday, December 21 Bluffton […]
POSTED: 12/18/17 at 6:23 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information LIMA — The Van Wert girls’ varsity bowling team defeated Parkway Panthers 2146-1816 at 20th Century Lanes in Lima on Saturday. Top bowlers for the Lady Cougars were Cloy Spry, 168, 178; Briana Kesler, 168; Allison Hauter 159. Van Wert improved to 3-1 on the season.
POSTED: 12/18/17 at 6:22 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
William E. “Bill” Spoor III, 63, of Van Wert, died Saturday evening, December 16, 2017, at home. He was born April 27, 1954, the son of William E. Spoor II and Charlene (Sinning) Spoor, who both preceded him in death. He was married to Christina A. (Jenkins) Spoor for nearly 40 years and she died […]
POSTED: 12/17/17 at 8:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries