VW independent/submitted information Low gasoline prices in Van Wert have finally trended higher after remaining at $2.52 for several weeks, although all local prices remain under the statewide average. All but two local service stations are now at $2.59 cents a gallon. Stations at $2.59 include Murphy USA, Lassus Handy Dandy, both Pak-A-Sak Marathon Stations, […]
POSTED: 09/10/18 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
To the Editor: A brief article which appeared on The Van Wert independentcaught my attention. Entitled: “United Way supports Convoy Preschool Lending Library,” the said article stated that $457 was allocated from the United Way’s New Initiative Funds that promote one-time money for a new project or program. The article also stated that the Convoy […]
POSTED: 09/10/18 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
Submitted information/VW independent sports TIFFIN — Crestview High School’s cross country teams competed in the 50th, and perhaps wettest and muddiest running of the Tiffin Carnival at Hedges Boyer Park on Saturday. With rain coming down, Lady Knights raced against a highly competitive field and recorded a 24th place team finish in a field of […]
POSTED: 09/10/18 at 3:08 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information/VW independent sports MARION (IN) — Lincolnview’s cross country teams competed in the Wildcat Classic on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan on Saturday, with both teams running in the Elite race against some of the top schools in the state of Indiana. The Lancer boys placed ninth out of 14 teams and the girls […]
POSTED: 09/10/18 at 3:07 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag centers around the Student Athlete of the Week, Van Wert football, area high school football, Ohio State and the Cleveland Browns. Q: Why can’t parents send in nominations for your Student Athlete of the Week award? Name withheld upon request A: While parents are proud of their […]
POSTED: 09/10/18 at 3:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview fell to 0-3-1 on the season with a 3-2 home soccer loss to Lima Central Catholic on Saturday. Blaike Kerner and Kyle Wallis scored Lincolnview’s goals, with Clayton Leeth assisting on both. The Lancers are scheduled to play at Spencerville today.
POSTED: 09/10/18 at 3:05 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information SPENCERVILLE — Lincolnview Junior High School’s cross country teams competed at the Spencerville Bearcat Invitational on Saturday. The junior high girls raced first, and Lincolnview’s Grace Sadowski was able to post a season best time of 21:14. The Lancer boys placed third out of 18 teams. They were led once again by Jayden […]
POSTED: 09/10/18 at 3:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Area fall sports coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to send in nominations for the Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week. Nominations for the award must be submitted via email (sports@thevwindependent.com) by 12 p.m. each Tuesday. One name will be drawn each week and the winner […]
POSTED: 09/10/18 at 3:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are this week’s football broadcast schedules for radio stations WKSD 99.7FM and WERT 1220/104.3FM. Friday, September 14 WKSD: Tinora at Wayne Trace – 6:20 pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff WERT: Van Wert at Ottawa-Glandorf – 6:30 pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff Saturday, September 15 WKSD: Ohio State vs. TCU (Arlington, Texas) 8 […]
POSTED: 09/10/18 at 3:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Robert G. Reitzel, 82, of Van Wert, died at 2:35 p.m. Friday, September 7, 2018, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born July 17, 1936, in Pemberville, the son of Howard F. and Leora Anna (Ernsthausen) Reitzel, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include a son, Eric Reitzel of Charlotte, […]
POSTED: 09/09/18 at 6:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries