Van Wert independent sports Here is the WSKD/WERT broadcast schedule for the opening weekend of the 2018 high school football season. WKSD 99.7FM August 24: Paulding at Wayne Trace WERT 1220AM/104.3FM August 24: Bryan at Van Wert Ohio State and University of Toledo football broadcasts will be added to the schedule next week.
POSTED: 08/20/18 at 6:14 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Ronnie D. Huffine, 62, of Van Wert, died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, August 17, 2018, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born November 16, 1955, in Adams County, Indiana, the son of Leon and Louise (Stetler) Huffine, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include a brother, James (Pam) Huffine of Convoy; […]
POSTED: 08/19/18 at 2:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The 2018 edition of Wren Homecoming got underway Friday night when the annual Wiffleball Tournament got underway at Wrenway Park in downtown Wren. Wren Mayor Monica Davis (bottom left) threw out the first pitch this year, while World War II veteran Ivan Voltz (top center) sang “The Star-Spangled Banner”. The Birdville Bandit was on hand […]
POSTED: 08/18/18 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Area residents missed a great show on Friday night as singer Jimmi K was joined by a band and a troupe of Vegas dancers for a performance that showcased the songs of Sinatra, Bennet, Tom Jones, and many more at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. Fortunately, those who weren’t there Friday can […]
POSTED: 08/18/18 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information This year Van Wert Civic Theatre celebrates 60 years of dazzling live theatre at its 170-seat venue on South Race Street in Van Wert. The year-long Diamond Anniversary celebration will continue the tradition of all-volunteer casts and crews producing high-quality, award-winning theatre for audiences at a very economical price. The public is […]
POSTED: 08/18/18 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert City School District bus drivers went through intense “Active Threat on a Bus” training on Wednesday. Knowing that danger can strike anywhere, anytime, bus drivers convened at Van Wert High School from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to listen to presentations by the Van Wert City Police Department and Van Wert County […]
POSTED: 08/18/18 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Lincolnview Local Schools would like remind Lancer community and alumni that everyone is invited to attend the grand opening of the new Lincolnview Local Schools Community Center today at 4:30 p.m. The dedication ceremony will begin in the high school gymnasium with a grand tour of the Community Center to follow. […]
POSTED: 08/18/18 at 7:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Eric Hurless of the financial services firm Edward Jones recently won the firm’s coveted Ted Jones Prospecting Award, which recognizes financial advisors who achieve high levels of success early in their careers. Hurless was one of only 1,215 of the firm’s more than 16,000 financial advisors to receive the award. Jim Weddle, the firm’s […]
POSTED: 08/18/18 at 6:40 am. FILED UNDER: Business
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY – Van Wert’s reserves outscored Crestview’s reserves 33-0 in the second half as the Cougars defeated the Knights 45-18 in a Jamboree (exhibition) game in Convoy on Friday night. After forcing Crestview into a quick three and out to open the game, Van Wert marched 71 yards on five plays […]
POSTED: 08/18/18 at 6:17 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview easily topped three Northwest Conference opponents during an NWC quad held at Hickory Sticks Golf Club on Friday. Lincolnview finished with a team score of 160, followed by Paulding (177), Delphos Jefferson (186) and Crestview (203). Lincolnview’s Reece Farmer captured match medalist honors by shooting a 36. Ryan Moody finished […]
POSTED: 08/18/18 at 6:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports