Van Wert independent sports/submitted information WILLARD — Lincolnview Jr. High wrestlers placed sixth out of nine teams at Saturday’s Willard Invitational. Dylan Bowyer won the 160 pound title and set a new Jr. High record by pinning Wyatt Grear of Versailles in just seven seconds. Also taking first was Tyler Ulery in the 172 pound […]
POSTED: 12/17/18 at 5:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Nominations are being accepted for the latest Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week. All area coaches and athletic directors may submit nominations to sports@thevwindependent.com. Nominations must be received by 12 p.m. Tuesday.
POSTED: 12/17/18 at 5:17 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Van Wert fell behind early and never could fully recover in a 58-50 loss to Wapakoneta in the Western Buckeye League opener for both teams on Friday. The Cougars dropped to 1-2 (0-1 WBL) while Wapakoneta improved to 3-0 (1-0 WBL). “We didn’t play the right way the whole night and […]
POSTED: 12/15/18 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Javin Etzler pulls up for three of his 11 points, but Crestview fell to Bluffton 43-41 on Friday. In a physical game, two teams were tied 17-17 at halftime, and the Knights trailed 37-26 early in the fourth quarter before seeing a late rally come up just short. In addition to Etzler’s 11, Wade Sheets […]
POSTED: 12/15/18 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports SPENCERVILLE — Lincolnview clamped down defensively in the second half to claim a 47-32 Northwest Conference boys’ basketball win at Spencerville on Friday. Trailing 24-20 at halftime, the Lancers nearly matched their first half total by outscoring the Bearcats 19-6 in the third quarter before holding the hosts to just two […]
POSTED: 12/15/18 at 6:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports/submitted information In a “throwback game,” the Van Wert boys’ basketball team will play Delphos St. John’s on Friday, December 21, at the S.F. Goedde building, with the junior varsity tipping off at 6 p.m., followed by the varsity. Season tickets will be honored but with fewer seats available, seating is not […]
POSTED: 12/15/18 at 6:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Central Insurance Companies has committed to helping those in need throughout the local communities this holiday season. Due to the generosity of Central’s employees, the Community Gifts Committee was able to provide gifts for 55 children in the Van Wert community this year. During its annual Holiday Food Drive, Central employees donated 1,481 food, household, […]
POSTED: 12/15/18 at 12:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representative Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) applauded House passage of legislation he sponsored urging Congress to propose the Regulation Freedom Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. “Currently, the growth and abuse of federal regulatory authority threatens constitutional liberties, including those guaranteed by the Bill of Rights,” Riedel said. […]
POSTED: 12/15/18 at 12:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic Brian Ankney recently completed the Bowling Green State University Fire Officer 2 (FO2) class. The course is for fire officers in leadership roles for their departments and is designed to meet or exceed NFPA 1021, Standards of Professional Qualifications for Fire Officer II. The course expands on management […]
POSTED: 12/15/18 at 12:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
The staff of First Federal of Van Wert prides itself in serving Van Wert County, and, as usual, has completed its 2018 United Way campaign with 100-percent participation. Not only do the employees give, but First Federal also makes a corporate donation to help lead the campaign. The financial institution has been a key example […]
POSTED: 12/15/18 at 12:21 am. FILED UNDER: News