SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag includes questions about Van Wert basketball, a shot clock, the statewide poll, girls basketball and the Heisman Trophy. Q: Should we be worried about Van Wert’s basketball team? They seem to be struggling. Name withheld upon request A: No, I don’t think so. It’s early and there […]
POSTED: 12/10/18 at 12:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Attention area winter sports coaches and athletic directors: nominations are being accepted for this week’s Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week. Nominations must be submitted to sports@thevwindependent.com by 12 p.m. on Tuesday. The winner will be featured on Friday.
POSTED: 12/10/18 at 12:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports/submitted information The Van Wert Cougars varsity and junior varsity teams defeated the Defiance Bulldogs in the season opener on Thursday. The varsity won 2573-2518, and top scores of the night came from seniors Nathan Bidlack (217) and Ethan Brown (211). Sophomore Ian Ellis also rolled a 211, folowed by Nicholus McPhail […]
POSTED: 12/10/18 at 12:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Local business people had the chance to tour the Van Wert Health North facility and clinic and learn about retirement investing during a Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce Coffee held Friday morning. Van Wert Health President/CEO Jim Pope was on hand to talk about the hospital’s North facility, as well as […]
POSTED: 12/08/18 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Vantage Career Center is hosting a really cool, hands-on adventure for girls in grades 7-8 on Saturday, January 26, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The girls who participate will spend the morning learning new skills and exploring some non-traditional careers. Participants will learn how to weld together pieces of metal […]
POSTED: 12/08/18 at 7:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) applauded the recent announcement that the U.S. became a net oil exporter last week for the first time in 75 years. The U.S. sold a net of 211,000 barrels a day of crude and refined products last week. The U.S. energy boom has been a result of […]
POSTED: 12/08/18 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Veterans Committee of Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently made a donation of $195 to the Wreaths Across America program. The monies will purchase 13 wreaths. Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, the mission of Wreaths Across America is to remember, honor and teach, […]
POSTED: 12/08/18 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Nate Place scored 20 points, including a pair of key foul shots with 15 seconds left and Van Wert held off stubborn Parkway 56-50 in the home opener for the Cougars on Friday night. Drew Bagley chipped in with 14 points, including four consecutive free throws with just over a minute […]
POSTED: 12/08/18 at 6:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports MCGUFFEY — Lincolnview fell to Upper Scioto Valley 54-53 on Friday night. The Lancers enjoyed a 15-11 lead at the end of the first quarter and a 26-24 advantage at halftime. Each team scored 16 points in the third quarter, but the Rams outscored Lincolnview 14-11 in the fourth and final […]
POSTED: 12/08/18 at 6:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The Van Wert Lady Cougars basketball team will host the Spencerville Bearcats on Monday, December 10, and the team is inviting all spectators to donate two canned goods to receive $1 off the admission price. All donations will benefit the Van Wert Salvation Army. Regular tickets are $6 at the door with junior […]
POSTED: 12/08/18 at 6:20 am. FILED UNDER: Sports