SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Welcome to a Labor Day edition of the Monday Mailbag. This week’s questions include a follow up to the Eggerss Stadium visitors bleachers situation, Van Wert’s football field, Jim Harbaugh and a question about the Cincinnati Bengals. Last week, a reader asked when the new visitors bleachers at Eggerrs Stadium would […]
POSTED: 09/03/18 at 4:03 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. Due to the Labor Day holiday weekend and the Van Wert County Fair, the deadline for this week’s nominations has been extended until 10 a.m. […]
POSTED: 09/03/18 at 4:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here is this week’s football broadcast schedule for radio stations WKSD 99.7FM and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. Friday, September 7 WKSD – Anwerp at Paulding 6:20 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff WERT – St. Marys at Van Wert 6:30 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff Saturday, September 8 WKSD – Rutgers at Ohio State […]
POSTED: 09/03/18 at 4:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The 162nd edition of the Van Wert County Fair heads into the weekend with a plethora of events and activities on tap. Friday at the fair was hot and muggy and included a number of Junior Fair and Senior Fair shows, as well as the Michindoh Truck & Tractor Pull in front […]
POSTED: 09/01/18 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announces the appointment of Mark Verville as the new Chamber president/CEO. Verville will begin his duties as CEO on Wednesday, September 12. The Board’s action comes with the fullest confidence that Verville will continue to be an excellent steward of the Chamber’s mission […]
POSTED: 09/01/18 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
This car for the DARE class of the 2018 Van Wert County Fair’s Demolition Derby is being auctioned off at 5:45 p.m. Sunday before the derby. Andy Wreath and 2As Auto donated the vehicle and it was prepped by Lee Kinstle GM Sales & Service.photo provided
POSTED: 09/01/18 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — Mercantile Goodz, featuring Artisan made, new, and re-loved home goods, dry goods, and clothing, will be opening its doors Friday, September 7, from 3-7 p.m. Business owners Vickie Schulte and Cindy Harting will hold a grand opening at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 8, with a ribboncutting by the Convoy Business […]
POSTED: 09/01/18 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: News