VW wrestlers split matches this week

Van Wert independent sports/submitted information It’s been a busy week for Van Wert wrestlers, as the team took to the mats on Wednesday and Thursday. The Cougars traveled to Kenton for a Western Buckeye League match against the Wildcats, and Van Wert brought back a 36-25 victory on Thursday night. 152- Ryan Pratt (VW) pinned […]

Lady Lancers lose to Delphos Jefferson

Van Wert independent sports DELPHOS — The second quarter proved to be costly for Lincolnview, as the Lady Lancers were outscored 17-8 and went on to fall to Delphos Jefferson 61-53 on Thursday night. The Lady Wildcats led 14-10 after one quarter and 31-18 at halftime. Lincolnview (6-10, 1-4 NWC) outscored Delphos Jefferson 14-10 in […]

11 people appear in Common Pleas Court

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A total of 11 people appeared recently for criminal hearings in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Last Thursday, Dwayne Samuel Watts, 31, of Ottawa, changed his plea to guilty to one count each of aggravated possession of drugs and possession of cocaine, both felonies of the fifth degree. Watts then requested, […]

Riedel files for re-election to House seat

Submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representative Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) has announced that he will be seeking re-election to the 82nd Ohio House District in 2018. The 82nd District consists of Defiance, Paulding, and Van Wert counties, as well as the northwest portion of Auglaize County. Rep. Riedel recently filed his paperwork with the Defiance […]

Elks donate food

The Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Golf Committee recently held a free burger night for lodge members. The price of admission was a food or household item to be donated to The Salvation Army in Van Wert for its food bank. The lodge donated more than 430 food items to […]

MP Lions to have sandwich supper event

VW independent/submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Middle Point Lions Club is sponsoring its annual sandwich supper before the Lincolnview boys’ basketball game versus Crestview on Friday, February 2. Sandwiches will be served in the Lincolnview School cafeteria from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Menu includes pork barbecue sandwiches, shredded chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, cookies, and brownies. […]

Hoops preview: VW, C’view, L’view

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor All three county schools are riding winning streaks entering the weekend. Van Wert and Lincolnview ended losing streaks with victories, while the Crestview Knights extended their winning streak to six. All three schools are in action Friday and Saturday. Below is a brief preview of the games. Van Wert at Kenton, […]

VW swimmers compete at Defiance

Submitted information DEFIANCE — The Van Wert Lady Cougars swim team brought home two victories as they took on the Defiance Bulldogs and St. Marys Roughriders in a mini-invitational at the Defiance YMCA on Tuesday. The Lady Cougars defeated Defiance 87-82 and St. Marys, 101-54. The boys’ swim team fell to St. Marys (99-49) and […]

C’view selling tix for LCC, Celina games

Submitted information Pre-sale tickets for Crestview’s varsity boys’ home basketball game with Lima Central Catholic on Friday night and game at Celina on Saturday will be on sale Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. in the Crestview athletic office. Ticket prices for Friday’s game are $5 for adults and $4 for students.

Adjustments needed to use ‘raw’ files

Previously, I discussed some of the advantages of shooting in the raw photographic format. This time let’s consider some adjustments you’ll need to make when using raw. Since raw files have more uncompressed information, they can be 2-3 times larger than JPEG files. As a result, your camera chip and storage drive will need to be able to […]