Van Wert independent sports DEFIANCE — Saturday’s opening round matchups are set for the ACME baseball state tournament at Defiance High School. 12 p.m. – Perrysburg vs. Archbold 2:30 p.m. – Van Wert vs. Versailles 5 p.m. – Coldwater vs. Bryan 7:30 p.m. – Bellefontaine vs. Defiance The winner of Perrysburg/Archbold will play the winner […]
POSTED: 07/18/18 at 5:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Major League Baseball’s All-Star game was played last night, so it seems like a good time to talk about various All-Star Games. MLB’s All-Star Game It was an exciting game, and the American League All-Stars defeated their National League counterparts 8-6 in 10 innings. Count me as one of the people […]
POSTED: 07/18/18 at 5:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The 2018 Farmette travel softball league recently concluded with the Middle Point Blue team winning the tournament. Middle Point Blue were also runner-up during league play. Pictured are (front row): Sophia Devecchio, Eme Renner, Cassidy Rank, Addyson Long, Delana Rank and Harper Reindel. Second row: Riley Brown, Ila Hughes, Beth Hughes, Jayden Bragg, Ella Elling […]
POSTED: 07/18/18 at 5:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Joshua Michael “Burky” Burkheimer, 39, of Van Wert, was called home to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at his residence. Josh was born April 27, 1979, in Van Wert, to Patricia (McCune) Burkheimer, who survives in Van Wert, and Cloyd M. “Stoney” Burkheimer Jr., who preceded him in death. A 1998 graduate […]
POSTED: 07/17/18 at 7:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information OHIO CITY — The Ohio City Park Board is excited to announce its 51st Lambert Days celebration this coming weekend, including the selection of this year’s parade grand marshal, Deb Strickler. Activities also include communitywide garage sales occurring throughout the village and Liberty Township. The festival will start off with a steak […]
POSTED: 07/17/18 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently donated $750 to the Middle Point Fire Department for the purchase a TFT New Force Low Profile Ball Intake Valve. The monies are distributed by the Ohio Elks Association in the form of a Community Service grant. The Ohio Elks Association […]
POSTED: 07/17/18 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information WREN — As part of Wren Homecoming festivities, Wrenway Park Wiffleball Warehouse announces sign-up for the 27th annual tournament will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 1, at the Wren Restaurant. The first 15 paid teams ($100 entry fee), along with the automatic entry for 2017 champion Eager Beavers, will fill […]
VW independent/submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Middle Point Lions Club will hold its annual Ice Cream Social and Benefit Auction on Friday, July 27, in the Middle Point Community Building. Food items will be available at 5 p.m. The sandwich menu includes barbecue pork, shredded chicken, sloppy joes, hot dogs, and Coney dogs, as […]
POSTED: 07/17/18 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information According to Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming, city workers will begin replacing the storm sewer on Rosalie Drive starting today and will continue construction, weather permitting, until the project is completed.
POSTED: 07/17/18 at 7:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports A reminder that Van Wert’s annual volleyball camp will be held July 23-26, from 5-7 p.m. each day at Van Wert High School. The camp is open to all girls entering grades 5-8, and the cost is $40. The camp will be run by Van Wert High School coaches and volleyball […]
POSTED: 07/17/18 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports