SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor It will be a busy weekend of boys’ high school basketball, with Van Wert in action on Friday, and Lincolnview and Crestview hitting the court on Friday and Saturday. Below are previews for each team. Van Wert vs. Wapakoneta Friday night’s game is the Western Buckeye League opener for both teams. […]
POSTED: 12/13/18 at 5:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The Cougar swim team hosted New Bremen and Minster at the Van Wert YMCA in a double-dual meet on Wednesday. Cougar swimmers swam well and achieved personal records in 85 percent of the events. The Cougar boys were victorious over New Bremen, 47 -34, but fell to Minster 40 – 51, with the […]
POSTED: 12/13/18 at 5:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information CONVOY — Presale tickets for Crestview’s boys’ triple header (freshman, junior varsity and varsity) basketball games this Friday night at Bluffton will be on sale Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. in the Crestview athletic office. The freshman game will start at 5 p.m. with the JV and varsity games to follow. […]
POSTED: 12/13/18 at 5:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Coaches Corner is back for the 2018-2019 winter sports season. Each week, various Van Wert County coaches will be share their thoughts on their respective teams. This week’s featured coaches are Crestview girls’ basketball coach Mark Gregory and Lincolnview girls’ basketball coach Dan Williamson. Mark Gregory It’s been an up and […]
POSTED: 12/12/18 at 6:13 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Jordan Decker scored 20 points, but Lincolnview lost to Elida 53-49 in non-conference girls’ basketball action on Tuesday. The Lady Lancers made one more basket than the visitors (17-16), but the Lady Bulldogs converted 18 of 27 foul shots, compared to 14 of 22 for Lincolnview. It was a tight game […]
POSTED: 12/12/18 at 6:12 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports LIMA — Lima Sr. swept Lincolnview at Westgate Bowling and Entertainment Center on Tuesday. The Spartans defeated the Lancers 2382-2264, while the Lady Lancers fell 1936-1663. Brad Korte led Lincolnview with a 408 series (216, 192), followed by Drew Motycka’s 295 series (174, 121). Justin Braun rolled a 276 series (121, […]
POSTED: 12/12/18 at 6:11 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The Van Wert High School bowling defeated Wapakoneta at Olympic Lanes on Monday. The Lady Cougars had a close first game then opened up a solid lead after the two traditional games 1413 to 1317, and finished the five game baker set with a slim margin of 678 to 677 to defeat the […]
POSTED: 12/12/18 at 6:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information Transitioning to adulthood is one of the most difficult times of a person’s life. It’s even more difficult for teenagers who are in residential or foster care. Without a parent to travel this journey with, these youngsters sometimes lack the important skills and knowledge needed to become successful adults. This is why […]
POSTED: 12/12/18 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) announced that the House-Senate Farm Bill Conference Committee has reached a final agreement on the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, more commonly known as the 2018 Farm Bill. As a member of the committee tasked with reconciling the differences between the House and Senate versions of the 2018 […]
POSTED: 12/12/18 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information United Way of Van Wert County Executive Director Vicki Smith recently presented a check for $7,000 to West Ohio Food Bank, to be used by The Salvation Army, Trinity Friends Food Pantry, and Van Wert Area Cooperative Ministries. The money was raised at this year’s Day of Caring event held at the […]
POSTED: 12/12/18 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News