VW independent/submitted information Chad Kraner, a teacher from Lincolnview Local Schools, has been selected as a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) summer scholar from a national applicant pool to attend one of 32 seminars and institutes supported by the NEH. The endowment is a federal agency that, each summer, supports enrichment opportunities at colleges, […]
POSTED: 05/10/18 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
Jonathon Lee scores a run for the Van Wert in the first inning of Wednesday’s Division II sectional semifinal game against Wauseon. Lee scored another run in the fifth inning and the Cougars went on to defeat the Indians 10-0 in six innings. Hayden Maples and Lawson Blackmore each had three hits, and Blackmore and […]
POSTED: 05/10/18 at 12:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information/Van Wert independent sports The OSU Alumni Club of Van Wert & Paulding Counties will host Ohio State basketball legend Jerry Lucas on Tuesday, May 22 at Willow Bend Country Club in Van Wert. Lucas played for the Buckeyes from 1959-1962 and was a three-time consensus All-American, before playing professional basketball for 11 years for […]
POSTED: 05/10/18 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Downtown development organization Main Street Van Wert celebrated its successes and honored several people with awards during its annual Main Street Live! dinner event held Tuesday evening at Wassenberg Art Center. Pianist Charlie Grel entertained attendees during dinner, which was provided by several downtown restaurants, including 133 Bistro, Black Angus on Main, […]
POSTED: 05/09/18 at 8:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Convoy Business Association welcomed a new business, McCoy Automotive, this week. Quality services business owner Taylor McCoy provides includes dent repair, rust repair, mechanical work, bedliner spray for pickups, rocker liners, painting, patch panels, and rebuilds, quality work. Those interested can call for an appointment at 567.259.7895.Shown are (from the left) Jason Burns, McCoy, Max Oberly, […]
VW independent/submitted information The Fitness Team of the YWCA of Van Wert County has special events for all ages and price points planned in May. The first event, in partnership with the Van Wert City Parks Department, a new class called Build30 in the Park. This 30-minute full body workout will use kettlebells to “swing” […]
POSTED: 05/09/18 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming has announced two road closures this coming weekend. The first closure will on South Jefferson Street, from Main Street to Central Avenue for the Relay for Life event in Fountain Park. That closure will last between 10 a.m. and midnight this Friday, May 11. The second closure […]
POSTED: 05/09/18 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Caitlin O’Hagan makes a throw during Tuesday’s 7-6 Division III sectional semifinal win over Coldwater on Tuesday. The win came in dramatic fashion, when Avery McCoy scored the winning run on an error with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning. McCoy finished the game with two triples, Codi Miller was 4-4 with […]
POSTED: 05/09/18 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview’s Riley Saylor slides home during Tuesday’s Division IV sectional baseball game against Allen East. Saylor, who finished with two singles, was safe and the Knights won 10-0 in five innings. Derek Stout led Crestview with two doubles and three RBI, and Kole Small earned the win on the mound by holding the Mustangs to […]
POSTED: 05/09/18 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information After making the decision to start a junior golf program at Willow Bend Country Club in Van Wert, it didn’t take long for Randy Agler to find what he was looking for. “I went online to look at some current programs for us to use as a model,” said Agler, the club’s pro […]
POSTED: 05/09/18 at 6:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports