VW independent sports/submitted information Crestview junior guard Lexi Gregory was named to the Northwest Conference First Team in voting by girls’ basketball coaches, while teammates Bailey Gregory and Olivia Cunningham were named Second Team All NWC. In addition, Lincolnview senior Lakin Brant was named Honorable Mention All NWC. Bluffton senior guard Alivia Koenig was selected […]
POSTED: 02/20/19 at 11:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information WREN — The Wren Ballpark Association has announced that sign-ups for summer sports activities will take place Sunday, March 10, from 3-5 p.m., at the Eagles Nest (the new community building) at the ballpark. Those who cannot make that date should send a message to the association’s Facebook page or contact Ballpark […]
POSTED: 02/20/19 at 11:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor With the Ohio Department of Transportation set to run out of money for new projects by July 1, Ohioans will likely see their first gasoline tax increase in 14 years. “Beginning July 1, there is no revenue available for any new highway improvement projects of any kind in any place in our […]
POSTED: 02/20/19 at 8:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representatives Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) and Susan Manchester (R-Waynesfield) recently introduced House Bill 78 in the Ohio House of Representatives. The legislation would allow political subdivisions, special districts, and state institutions of higher education the choice to apply the prevailing wage law to public improvement projects. While prevailing wage […]
POSTED: 02/20/19 at 8:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Civic Theatre will be holding auditions for the final show of its season, Little Shop of Horrors. Director Chad Kraner and Music Director Dee Fisher are seeking singers and non-singers to audition on Sunday, February 24, and Monday, February 25, starting at 7 p.m. both nights, at the theater, 118 S. […]
POSTED: 02/20/19 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Salvation Army recently gave back to The United Way of Van Wert County. The Salvation Army is a very active United Way agency, giving back to the community by providing a food bank that is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, the […]
POSTED: 02/20/19 at 8:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor PAULDING — Crestview shot 60 percent from beyond the three point arc during Tuesday night’s 60-22 Division IV sectional semifinal victory over Continental at Paulding High School. The Lady Knights were 12 of 20 from long distance, including a 6 of 7 performance by Bailey Gregory, who finished with a game […]
POSTED: 02/20/19 at 12:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Van Wert outscored Lima Central Catholic in each of the four quarters on the way to a 70-50 win in the home finale Tuesday night. Along the way, four Cougars finished in double figures. Nate Place led the way with 19, including 10 in the first quarter. Owen Treece finished with […]
POSTED: 02/20/19 at 12:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor There will be few, if any empty seats at Ray Etzler Gymnasium Friday night, when the No. 2 Crestview Knights host the only team with an undefeated Northwest Conference record, Columbus Grove. A win by the Bulldogs would give Columbus Grove (16-4, 7-0 NWC) an outright conference title, while a win […]
POSTED: 02/20/19 at 12:15 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Monday’s 26-20 loss to Defiance in the Ron Dixon Memorial Tournament championship game wasn’t what Van Wert’s eighth grade boys’ basketball team had hoped for, but it doesn’t take away from an outstanding season. “We didn’t capture the championship, but I told the kids that doesn’t define the season and the […]
POSTED: 02/20/19 at 12:14 am. FILED UNDER: Sports