DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Ohio Department of Education released its 2018 Ohio School Report Cards on Thursday, with this year’s edition providing an overall district grade, as well as grades for six separate components: Achievement, Gap Closing, K-3 Literacy, Progress, Graduation Rate, and Prepared for Success. As has been the case the past several years, […]
POSTED: 09/14/18 at 8:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in voting to pass a package of appropriations bills on Thursday that would support military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, water infrastructure, and energy among other priorities. The conference report to accompany H.R. 5895 passed with bipartisan support. After passing the Senate on […]
POSTED: 09/14/18 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
The deadline for the 41st annual Photography exhibit is coming up quickly! Friday, September 14, is the last day to submit photos for this popular and growing exhibit! Cash awards will be presented at the opening reception on October 5 at 6 p.m. All Wassenberg exhibits and opening parties are free and open to the […]
POSTED: 09/14/18 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
The Van Wert Area Photography Club’s next photoshoot will be at the Allen County Museum & Historical Society, 620 W. Market St. in Lima, on Saturday, September 15. We will enter the parking lot off High Street and assemble there at 1:15 pm. Founded in 1908, this is the Allen County Museum’s 110th year in existence […]
POSTED: 09/14/18 at 7:06 am. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
Crestview High School junior Lexi Gregory is this week’s Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week. Gregory, who was nominated by Athletic Administrator Trent Kreischer, is a three sport athlete (volleyball, basketball and softball) who maintains a 4.0 GPA. She’s a member of Knight-Vision and has been awarded NWC scholar athlete […]
POSTED: 09/14/18 at 4:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here is a recap of Thursday’s high school volleyball, tennis, golf and soccer games. Volleyball Ottawa-Glandorf 3 Van Wert 0 The visiting Lady Titans defeated Van Wert 25-17, 25-19, 25-14 on Thursday night. It was the second consecutive loss for the Lady Cougars (7-2, 2-1 WBL). Adrianna Grothause led Van Wert […]
POSTED: 09/14/18 at 4:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview’s Kim Adams (16) and Avery McCoy (4) block a Bluffton shot during Thursday’s match against the Lady Pirates. Crestview won 25-13, 25-13, 25-18 to improve to 4-3 (1-1 NWC). Lauryn Black was 12-13 serving with two aces, 10 digs and five kills, while McCoy was 12-14 with three aces and 13 assists. Lexi Gregory […]
POSTED: 09/14/18 at 4:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent DELPHOS — The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle injury crash that occurred on Ohio 697, near Brickner Road, in Van Wert County. At approximately 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, a 1995 Ford Explorer driven by Adam J. Reindel, 20, of Delphos, was traveling west on State […]
POSTED: 09/13/18 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Week No. 4 of the high school football season means all area teams except for Lima Central Catholic (independent) will play a league or conference opponent. WBL teams have been playing league games since Week No. 2, and MAC teams began conference play last week. They’ll be joined by the NWC […]
POSTED: 09/13/18 at 4:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports ELIDA — The Lady Cougars picked up their second consecutive win of the season with a 4-1 victory at Elida on Wednesday. At second singles, Allie Etter defeated Madalyn Schomber 6-2, 6-3, and at third singles, Emma Rutkowski topped McKenna Shellhouse 6-0, 6-2. The first doubles team of Olivia Kline and […]
POSTED: 09/13/18 at 4:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports