Van Wert independent sports FORT RECOVERY — Caden Ringwald scored 29 points and Chayten Overholt added 23, but it wasn’t enough as Lincolnview fell to Fort Recovery 73-68 in overtime on Saturday night. Lincolnview has lost three straight to opponents with a combined record of 25-7. The Lancers were behind for much of the game, […]
POSTED: 01/08/18 at 12:08 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 p.m. with tipoff at 7:30 that evening. Please note the schedule is subject to change. Monday, January 8 […]
POSTED: 01/08/18 at 12:05 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information NEW HAVEN – The Van Wert Cougars finished 9th out of 15 schools at the Bill Kerbel Invitational at New Haven High School on Satuday. The Cougars were led by tournament champions Gabe Steyer (132) and Isaiah Bretz (138). Ryan Pratt (152) placed fourth for the Cougars. Here are Van Wert wrestlers and […]
POSTED: 01/08/18 at 12:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports/submitted information Van Wert’s bowling teams earned a varsity split, with the boys losing to Celina and the girls defeating Ottawa-Glandorf at Olympic Lanes on Saturday. Celina 2819 Van Wert 2701 (boys) The Cougars lost a tough match against Celina 2819-2701. High scores of the day were Derek Fanning (232,185), Nathan Bidlack […]
POSTED: 01/08/18 at 12:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports FORT RECOVERY — The host Lady Indians defeated Van Wert 49-32 in girls’ non-conference basketball action on Saturday afternoon. The middle two quarters were the difference. Leading 14-13 after one quarter, Fort Recovery outscored the Lady Cougars 15-9 in the second period to take a 29-22 halftime lead, then the Lady […]
POSTED: 01/08/18 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Marilyn J. Doner, 75, of Van Wert, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 7:43 a.m. Sunday, January 7, 2018, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born November 30, 1942, in Havre, Montana, the daughter of Joseph R. and Bonnie J. (McGill) Bachini, who both preceded her in death. […]
POSTED: 01/07/18 at 6:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
T. James O’Neill, 79, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2018, at his residence in rural Middle Point. He was born October 3, 1938, in Putnam County, the son of James W. O’Neill and Ann E. (Adams) Townsend, who both preceded him in death. On November 18, 1961, he married the former Janet […]
POSTED: 01/07/18 at 1:15 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1 has released a summary of winter operations within the eight-county district, which includes Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and Wyandot counties. The summary shows an increase in cost and materials used this winter, compared to 2016-17, as well as the […]
POSTED: 01/06/18 at 9:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Ohio Department of Health continues to alert the public about the importance of influenza vaccination as flu-associated hospitalizations continue to increase across the state as kids head back to school from winter break. Week 52 had 925 new flu-associated hospitalizations, which increased from 554 during Week 51. That is compared to […]
POSTED: 01/06/18 at 9:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — As the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots rise, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to beware of phony calls and letters saying they’ve won millions of dollars. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has received several reports of the scams this week. “We just warn people to be careful,” Attorney […]
POSTED: 01/06/18 at 9:07 am. FILED UNDER: News