Van Wert rallied past Wayne Trace and Lincolnview to capture the first ever Cancer Classic at Crestview on Saturday. The Lady Cougars scored pair of runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to defeat Wayne Trace 7-6, then Van Wert came back from an 11-6 deficit to claim the title with a 12-11 victory […]
POSTED: 04/09/18 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — Crestview took advantage of several Kalida mistakes to race out to a 5-0 lead, then the Knights held off the visiting Wildcats 6-4 in non-conference baseball action on Saturday. With the bases loaded via an error and a pair of walks in the bottom of the second frame, successive […]
POSTED: 04/09/18 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports/submitted information CONVOY — Crestview High School’s boys & girls track & field teams hosted Kalida and Continental in a tri-meet on Saturday. The boys team finished tied for second place and the girls team finished in second place. Below are the results: Top individual performers (Lady Knights): 2nd Place (4x800m) Harting, […]
POSTED: 04/09/18 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Who will be the first Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week of the 2018 spring sports season? The winner will be revealed Friday at www.thevwindependent.com sports. Area coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to send in nominations for this week’s award. Nominations must be submitted via […]
POSTED: 04/09/18 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Ronald L. “Murdoch” Schriver, 69, of Van Wert, died early Friday morning, April 6, 2018, at his residence. He was born October 3, 1948, in Van Wert, the son of Robert and Naomi Jean (Radabaugh) Schriver, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Tanya Elaine Shinnaberry and she also died early Friday […]
POSTED: 04/08/18 at 5:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Spencerville High School senior Madison Pugh now wears the crown of Queen Jubilee XLIII following her selection at Friday night’s Peony Festival Pageant, which was held in the Marsh Foundation Auditorium. Pugh, the daughter of Eric and Jennifer Pugh, said she was very pleased to win, but also added that being in […]
POSTED: 04/07/18 at 9:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Crestview and Lincolnview local schools are partnering with Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas Riggenbach’s office to add full-time school resource officers (SRO) at their respective schools. Starting this Monday, April 9, Deputy Mike Biberstine will serve as Lincolnview’s SRO full-time, while Deputy John Gabriel will be a full-time SRO at Crestview. Prior […]
POSTED: 04/07/18 at 8:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Optimist Club is bringing back the Avenue of Flags program, a patriotic community service, this year. The positive feedback the club received from the 2017 Avenue of Flags program was incredible, and club members are grateful for those who participated last year. The club also wants to extend an “early […]
POSTED: 04/07/18 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Just a reminder to all Van Wert County World War II veterans (December 7, 1941-December 31, 1946), Korea veterans (June 27, 1950-January 31, 1955), and any Vietnam veterans unable to attend the last two Vietnam dinners, the Van Wert County Veterans Service Office wants to honor them. On Wednesday, April 25, the […]
POSTED: 04/07/18 at 8:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports It was a softball game that featured cold conditions, high winds, a hint of snow, a sizable Lincolnview lead, a big Continental comeback and a game winning rally by the Lady Lancers. When all was said and done, Lincolnview defeated visiting Continental 19-18 on Friday. Lincolnview enjoyed an 18-6 lead after […]
POSTED: 04/07/18 at 5:24 am. FILED UNDER: Sports