Crestview’s four basketball seniors were honored before Monday night’s home game against Van Wert (see related story). Pictured from left to right are: Paige Motycka, Lyvia Black, Ally McCoy and Alyssa Gent. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 01/23/18 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
We learned a lot in 2017. We learned that it isn’t just the media that is in cahoots with the Democrats, it is also the upper echelons of the intelligence agencies. We learned that a special prosecutor can be appointed without an actual crime being alleged. And we learned that freedom of speech for conservatives […]
POSTED: 01/22/18 at 9:38 am. FILED UNDER: Opinions
VW independent/submitted information Twenty-three members of TWIG II braved the weather and met on Monday, January 8, in the Van Wert County Hospital’s Conference Room A. They were greeted by Shirley Lichty. After the invocation by Connie Hart, a soup and salad luncheon was provided by the hospital. Sharon Witten introduced the speaker, Dawn Rhoades, R.N., director […]
POSTED: 01/22/18 at 9:27 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert High School gymnasium was awash with robots Saturday as hundreds of tech-crazy kids, teachers, and parents participated in the fourth annual Northwest Ohio Regional Robotics Competition A total of 28 teams — more than 200 kids — from mostly Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana, participated in the event, which was […]
POSTED: 01/22/18 at 9:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Approximately 140 children learned that the hospital is not such a scary place after all during Van Wert County Hospital’s Teddy Bear Clinic held Saturday morning. Approximately 40 volunteers helped provide information and hands-on demonstrations — on Teddy Bears, of course — of a number of procedures children might have to undergo […]
POSTED: 01/22/18 at 9:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County 4-H will be hosting a start-up meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, February 12, at the Ohio State University Extension Office for youths interested in meat judging and livestock judging teams for the 4-H contests. Interested youths are encouraged to bring a parent and calendar and explore the possibilities of […]
POSTED: 01/22/18 at 9:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor ANTWERP — A strong all around game put the finishing touches on a successful weekend for the Lincolnview Lancers. On the heels of a big win over Allen East on Friday, Lincolnview (8-5) held the host Antwerp Archers to single digits in three of four quarters and used balanced scoring to […]
POSTED: 01/22/18 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports BRYAN — Nate Place capped off a big weekend by scoring 24 points and the Van Wert Cougars picked up their second victory in as many nights with an impressive 64-40 non-conference road win against Bryan on Saturday. Place, who scored 22 against Shawnee on Friday, scored eight (including two treys) […]
POSTED: 01/21/18 at 11:59 pm. 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 22 […]
POSTED: 01/21/18 at 11:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports DELPHOS — Lexi Gregory’s 17 points, including four triples, led Crestview past Delphos St. John’s 51-46 in girls’ non-conference basketball action at Robert Arzen Gymnasium on Saturday night. The Lady Knights led 16-11 after one quarter and 28-25 at halftime. Both teams scored in single digits in the third quarter, but […]
POSTED: 01/21/18 at 11:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports