Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — Presale tickets for Friday’s Division IV district championship game between Crestview and Hicksville will be available in the Crestview athletic office today, tomorrow and Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m, and Thursday from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. in the high school office. The game will tip off at […]
POSTED: 03/07/18 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor At least on paper, it’s the biggest challenge of the season for Van Wert. Fresh off a sectional championship at Findlay High School, the Cougars will face undefeated and Associated Press poll champion Wauseon in the Division II district semifinals at Ohio Northern University. Wednesday’s game will be the second one […]
POSTED: 03/06/18 at 10:28 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information Even though the weather was not hospitable, the second Van Wert County Ministerial Association Countywide Prayer service was well attended. Once again, the focus was to bring God’s intervention and blessing to the area as churches and individuals came together in oneness of heart to seek the face of God. The promise […]
POSTED: 03/06/18 at 9:03 am. FILED UNDER: Church
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert High School Music Department will host the OMEA District Band and Choir Contest this Friday and Saturday, March 9-10. Bands and choirs will come from across the region to perform for judges and receive ratings. Overall, 19 bands and 15 choirs, comprised of more than 1,600 students, will perform. […]
POSTED: 03/06/18 at 8:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information LIMA — Putting up a mailbox, installing a driveway, or cleaning out a ditch are all normal activities property owners routinely undertake. But if done improperly and without the permission of the Ohio Department of Transportation, serious legal ramifications could result. “We are urging property owners to contact us before they do […]
POSTED: 03/06/18 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information CINCINNATI — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto for producing and selling toxic chemical compounds known as PCBs for decades, while knowing of the hazards they posed. The lawsuit seeks compensation and damages for Ohio, including funding for a statewide plan to investigate and remove PCBs from the […]
POSTED: 03/06/18 at 8:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Civil Service Commission will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday March 8, to certify test results from the latest police lieutenant and sergeant promotional exams.
POSTED: 03/06/18 at 8:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
Allan Miles (Dellinger) 89, of Grove City, and formerly of Willshire, died Monday, March 5, 2018, at the Brookdale Pinnacle in Grove City. He was born February 23, 1929, in Willshire, the son of the Rev. Lawrence and Esther (Winkler) Dellinger, who both preceded him in death. He is survived by cousins Ernest (Judy) Dellinger […]
POSTED: 03/06/18 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Lincolnview’s cheerleaders competed at the OASSA State Cheerleading Competition on Sunday, March 4, and the Lancers were crowned Division V Building/Mount State Champions. The Lancers last brought home gold in 2004. The team returned home late Sunday night with a lights and sirens escort from the Middle Point Fire Department. Pictured above, front row (left […]
POSTED: 03/06/18 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here is the latest tournament basketball broadcast schedule for radio stations WKSD 99.7FM and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games will stream live at www.thevwindependent.com. Tuesday, March 6 Division IV boys district semifinal at Elida 5:20 p.m. – Crestview vs. Ottoville (WKSD) 7:30 p.m. – Wayne Trace vs. Hicksville (WKSD) Wednesday, March 7 […]
POSTED: 03/06/18 at 7:17 am. FILED UNDER: Sports