VW independent/submitted information The Fall Democratic banquet will be held at Elks Lodge 1197 in Van Wert on Thursday, September 27. Hors d’oeuvres will be served at 5:30 p.m., with dinner to follow at 6 that evening. Candidates for all local offices will speak. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased from Jason Burns at 414.749.4181 […]
POSTED: 08/27/18 at 7:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor DELPHOS — Van Wert and Lincolnview were among the nine cross country teams that competed in the Delphos St. John’s Invitational on Saturday. The Lady Lancers (Division III preseason No. 16) finished second behind No. 8 Columbus Grove, while the Lady Cougars finished sixth. Van Wert junior Caylee Philips was the […]
POSTED: 08/27/18 at 5:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — The Crestview Lady Knights opened their volleyball season in style on Saturday, by topping Archbold 25-13, 26-24, then defeating Stryker 25-6, 25-19. In the match against Archbold, Laney Jones was 9-9 serving, Lexi Gregory was 9-10, Bailey Gregory was 8-9 with a pair of aces, Lauryn Black was 7-8 […]
POSTED: 08/27/18 at 5:20 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports ANTWERP — Lincolnview rallied from a 2-1 deficit to clinch win No. 1 of the young volleyball season on Saturday. The Lady Lancers won the first set against Antwerp 25-16, but the Lady Archers won the next two sets 25-19, 25-14. Lincolnview responded with a 25-21 victory in game four, then […]
POSTED: 08/27/18 at 5:19 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor The second installment of the VW independent’s Monday Mailbag centers around the Van Wert Cougars, Eggerrs Stadium, the Ohio State situation and Parkway High School. Q: Is there going to be a quarterback controversy in Van Wert? Name withheld upon request A: I’m guessing you question comes after Friday’s victory over […]
POSTED: 08/27/18 at 5:18 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 2018-2019 school year? The winner will be revealed Friday morning at www.thevwindependent.com sports. The weekly award is open to any high school varsity athlete participating in football, golf, cross country, volleyball, tennis and […]
POSTED: 08/27/18 at 5:17 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are this weekend’s football broadcast schedules for radio stations WKSD 99.7FM and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. Friday, August 31 WKSD: Crestview at Hicksville 6:20 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff WERT: Van Wert at Wapakoneta 6:30 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff Saturday, September 1 WKSD: Oregon State at Ohio State 10:30 a.m. pregame, […]
POSTED: 08/27/18 at 5:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
IT’S TIME FOR FOOTBALL! — Both Van Wert and Crestview’s football teams were in action at home on Friday to open the 2018 football season. Above, Crestview fans cheer on the Knights, who were 59-35 winners over the Parkway Panthers in their opener. The Cougars also won, 34-7, over the Bryan Golden Bears in the […]
POSTED: 08/25/18 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Agricultural Society recognized Cooper Family Foundation for its donation to help renovate the Poultry and Swine barns on the Fairgrounds. Shown are (from the left) Brian Etzler-Fair Board president; Kacy Wagner-Cooper Family Foundation Committee member/HR manager for Van Wert, Quincy Thompson, fair marketing manager; Mike Poling, Fair Board director. photo provided
POSTED: 08/25/18 at 7:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) said he cannot support Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh because Kavanaugh would threaten the rights of Ohioans. Brown came to his decision after carefully reviewing Kavanaugh’s record and meeting with the nominee face-to-face. “After thoroughly reviewing his record, meeting with him face-to-face, and listening […]
POSTED: 08/25/18 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: News