Trailing Kalida 54-51 with 7.6 seconds left in overtime, things looked grim for the Crestview Knights, but Javin Etzler drilled a trey that tied the game and forced a second overtime. From there, the Knights went on to win the Division IV district championship game 61-58 (see related story). Note: for best results, click headline […]
POSTED: 03/08/19 at 11:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information CONVOY — Here is pre-sale ticket information for Tuesday’s Division IV regional semifinal game between Crestview and Hicksville at Bowling Green State University’s Stroh Center. Sunday, March 10 (Enter Door No. 3- the Knight Door) A.) Tickets will sold from 6 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. to immediate family of high scool players, cheerleaders, […]
POSTED: 03/08/19 at 11:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert High School’s Gabe Steyer wrestles against Caden Blust of Tiffin Columbian in the second round of today’s OHSAA Division II Consolation Matches at the Jerome Schottenstein Center. Unfortunately, the 138-pound junior saw his season come to an end with a 10-2 loss. Prior to that match, Steyer (41-4) lost a 7-5 decision to […]
POSTED: 03/08/19 at 3:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information The Optimist Club of Van Wert held its annual oratorical contest this past Sunday at the Community Health Professionals, challenging local students to address the topic “Is there a fine line between optimism and reality?” Myles Moody, a sixth grade student at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School, earned first place in […]
POSTED: 03/08/19 at 8:41 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor The Vantage Career Center Board of Education made short work of a light agenda on Thursday. During the 22-minute meeting, board members heard from Vantage High School Director Tony Unverferth, who deemed last week’s Open House and Taste of Vantage event a big success. “Miriam Owens always does an awesome job […]
POSTED: 03/08/19 at 8:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information A rural Van Wert County man was arrested on identity theft charges following execution of a search warrant at his residence. Tommy Searles, 56, was arrested on one count of identity theft, a felony of the third degree, and will make an initial appearance in Van Wert Municipal Court. Van Wert County […]
POSTED: 03/08/19 at 8:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Preliminary judging was held Thursday afternoon for the 2019 Peony Festival queen candidates at the Van Wert County Foundation offices in downtown Van Wert. Here, queen candidate Skye Stevenson of Delphos St. John’s High School is interviewed by (from the left) Stephanie Eding, Pat Harris, and Connie Ainsworth. The Peony Pageant will be held Friday, […]
POSTED: 03/08/19 at 8:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Due to an excessive number of school cancellations this current school year due to weather, Lincolnview Local Schools has decided to make the following calendar changes for the remainder of the school year: From March 11-22 (two weeks), the school day will be extended 40 minutes. The school day will now end […]
POSTED: 03/08/19 at 8:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
The United Way Cupcake War “Facebook Challenge” was won by The West Ohio Food Bank. Thanks goes to the Thomas Edison bakers who baked their cupcakes for The West Ohio Food Bank. Thomas Edison had the most “likes (195), which allowed The West Ohio Food Bank to receive a check from Gary Taylor of Taylor […]
POSTED: 03/08/19 at 8:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The annual YWCA Geranium Sale is in full swing for spring. All plants are hardy root geraniums sold in 4½-inch pots, with 15 plants per flat. Hanging baskets are also available for pre-order. Colors available for plants are red, white, lavender, fuchsia, pink, light salmon, and tangerine. Baskets are available in all […]
POSTED: 03/08/19 at 8:00 am. FILED UNDER: News