SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor COLUMBUS — Megan Braun closed her high school athletic career by brining a state championship back to Van Wert. Braun edged Eastwood’s Katelyn Meyer of Eastwood by a mere quarter of an inch (17-10.25 to 17-10.00) to win the Division II long jump state championship at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in […]
POSTED: 06/03/18 at 9:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS — All four teams representing Northwest Ohio fell in Saturday’s OHSAA state baseball championship games at Huntington Park in Columbus. Top ranked Wapakoneta (25-2) lost to Dayton Chaminade-Julienne 3-1 in the Division II title game. The Redskins led 1-0 entering the seventh inning, but the Eagles (24-5) plated three runs […]
POSTED: 06/03/18 at 9:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports AKRON — Perennial powers Keystone and Hillsdale won state softball championships on Saturday, Warren Champion capped off an undefeated season with a title, and Massillon Perry needed just five innings to win a title. Division I Massillon Perry 11 West Chester Lakota West 1 (five innings) Division II Keystone 3 Beloit […]
POSTED: 06/03/18 at 9:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert 9 Lima Central Catholic 3 Hayden Maples had two hits, three RBI and scored two runs to propel the Cougars past Lima Central Catholic 9-3 on Saturday. Maples also pitched six innings and held the Thunderbirds to just four hits while striking out eight. Van Wert will host Delphos […]
POSTED: 06/03/18 at 9:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert County Leadership Class’s “Our Story. Our Opportunity.” county branding project culminated on Friday with the presentation of results and a video highlighting the county during a breakfast presentation held at Willow Bend Country Club. The presentation ended months of surveys and focus meetings designed to get county residents’ opinions […]
POSTED: 06/02/18 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
The 2018 Van Wert County Leadership Class created the video above to market the county to people outside the area.
POSTED: 06/02/18 at 8:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Peony Festival got underway Friday under cloudy skies (above) as Festival Committee President Vicki Schulte cuts a peony-themed ribbon to open the event while members of her committee and Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce board members look on. Although a small rain shower occurred in late afternoon, that didn’t stop thousands […]
POSTED: 06/02/18 at 8:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Motorists who do not yield for vehicles with the right-of-way cause far too many crashes each year. Crashes caused by this violation, known as failure to yield, were a primary cause in nearly one in five crashes in Ohio. In total, 51,976 crashes on Ohio’s roadways occurred when the at-fault driver failed […]
POSTED: 06/02/18 at 7:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Phil Dirt and the Dozers delighted a large crowd at Fountain Park on Friday night. Among the songs performed by the classic rock and roll band – Save the Last Dance for Me, which was made popular by the Drifters in 1960. Video by Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 06/02/18 at 7:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County is teaming up with Van Wert City Schools to give local children the opportunity to spend their summer at a fun, rewarding, safe summer day camp. YMCA camp programs offer youths fun and unique experiences with an opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover […]
POSTED: 06/02/18 at 7:49 am. FILED UNDER: News