Van Wert independent sports Here are this week’s high school and college football broadcast schedules for radio stations WKSD 99.7FM and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. WKSD Friday: Wayne Trace at Fairview – 6:20 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff Saturday: Ohio State at Penn State – 6 p.m. pregame, 7:30 p.m. kickoff WERT Friday: Van Wert at Kenton […]
POSTED: 09/24/18 at 6:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports At Bryan on Saturday, the Lady Cougars snapped a four match losing streak with a 25-21, 23-25, 25-18, 10-25, 15-7 victory over the Golden Bears. Van Wert (8-4) will play at Crestview tonight.
POSTED: 09/24/18 at 6:00 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert’s junior varsity tennis team placed second behind the hosts at the Shawnee JV Invite on Saturday. The “A” doubles team of Kaylee Jennings and Natalie Schreiber and “A” singles player Kendall Rauch won championships, while the “B” double team of Sophie Rutkowski and Tayzia Havill finished third in their division. The “C” doubles […]
POSTED: 09/24/18 at 5:59 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Today is officially the start of the fall season (no groans), but there are some compensations for the fact that winter is likely not that far away. One of the main compensations is the fourth edition of Main Street Van Wert’s annual Harvest Moon Festival, which is set for Saturday, September 29, […]
POSTED: 09/22/18 at 8:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert High School held its Fall Homecoming during Friday night’s game against Shawnee a game the Cougars won 39-6 for its second Western Buckeye League win of the year. Shown above is Homecoming Queen Noelle Heffner (center) with senior attendants Adrianna Grothause (left) and Arianna Adkins. Below, longtime Cougar athletic booster Mike Pettijohn, who […]
POSTED: 09/22/18 at 8:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that he is awarding $12 million in grants to help enhance safety and security at schools across the state. All of Ohio’s public schools, chartered nonpublic schools, and schools operated by county boards of developmental disabilities will receive the greater of $2,500 or $5.65 per […]
POSTED: 09/22/18 at 8:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
First Federal of Van Wert held a ribboncutting ceremony through the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate its 125-year history in Van Wert. Shown cutting the ribbon is First Federal President Brian Renner, while First Federal staff and board members and Chamber board members and staff look on (click on the photo for […]
POSTED: 09/22/18 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information First United Methodist Church, corner of Central Avenue and Jefferson Street, will host its annual Trunk or Treat event Saturday, October 27, from 10 a.m. until noon, in the city parking lot across from the church. Join church members for a morning of games, fun, food, and fellowship. Families should bring their […]
POSTED: 09/22/18 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Area Photography Club members took a surprising number of photographs at the Allen County Museum in Lima on Saturday, September 15. Many of those photographs can be credited to their excellent tour guide, docent Shirley Billings, who brought the displays to life with her informative commentary. Initially, some exhibits didn’t appear particularly noteworthy, but […]
POSTED: 09/22/18 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
The photographs have been submitted and results will be announced soon for the 41st annual Wassenberg Photography Exhibit. Cash awards will be presented during the opening reception on October 5 at 6-9 p.m. All Wassenberg exhibits and opening parties are free and open to the public. Please join us for stunning photography, live music, free appetizers, and […]
POSTED: 09/22/18 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?