VW independent/submitted information Local Van Wert gasoline prices, for the most part, have decreased over the past week, according to information provided on the GasBuddy website, although the lowest price locally is still a couple of pennies higher than the state average. Van Wert gasoline prices are again led by the Murphy USA station in […]
POSTED: 10/29/18 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The “Fifth Quarter” program, sponsored by First United Methodist Church in Van Wert, has provided a safe place for all middle- and high school age students to have fun and fellowship with friends after Friday night home football games this season. The church provides free pizza, soft drinks, music, and activities that […]
POSTED: 10/29/18 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Democratic Party headquarters for the November 6 election is now open. Democrat headquarters is again at the corner of Main and Market streets in Van Wert. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, call 567.259.7328, and signs and literature […]
POSTED: 10/29/18 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The elevator at the Van Wert County Courthouse will be shut down for repairs, beginning Monday, November 5, and lasting approximately 3-4 weeks. Those who need assistance during this time and are unable to take the stairs can call the Van Wert County Board of Commissioners Office at 419.238.6159.
POSTED: 10/29/18 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor TIFFIN — Lincolnview’s boys’ and girls’ cross country teams are headed to state, along with the Crestview Lady Knights. The Lancers finished second behind New London at Saturday’s Division III regionals at Tiffin’s Hedges-Boyer Park. Alek Bowersock was the top finisher for the Lancers, finishing third overall with a time of […]
POSTED: 10/29/18 at 6:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert’s Caylee Phillips (center) stands atop the podium after dramatically winning the Division II individual cross country regional championship in Tiffin on Saturday. Phillips came from over 15 meters behind in the final 150 meters to win the race. In the process, she shattered the previous Van Wert cross country record with a time […]
POSTED: 10/29/18 at 6:05 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag centers around the high school football playoffs, which begin this weekend. A note – the most asked question was about the situation involving Van Wert athletic director Craig Hershey, who was placed on paid administrative leave last week. While the matter is under investigation, no other information […]
POSTED: 10/29/18 at 6:05 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor It’s now official – two Ohio High School Athletic Association football playoff games will be played simultaneously in Van Wert County on Saturday. In Division IV, Region 14 quarterfinal action, No. 3 seed Van Wert (8-2) will host No. 6 seed Huron (7-3). The Cougars won seven straight to end the […]
POSTED: 10/28/18 at 11:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert Cougars (above) completed their first 8-2 season in 30 years with a 37-0 shellacking of Western Buckeye League foe Defiance on Friday night. The win also earned Van Wert home field advantage in its first OHSAA playoff game. See Sports for a game story and photo, as well as a story and […]
POSTED: 10/27/18 at 8:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Even though Halloween is being celebrated today in most Van Wert County communities, the Niswonger is already thinking ahead to that most wonderful time of the year: Christmas. Arriving at the Niswonger to kick off the Christmas season will be “Christmas Wonderland”, a dazzling holiday spectacular that is coming to the NPAC […]
POSTED: 10/27/18 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: News