VW independent/submitted information NACD Stewardship Week is one of the largest national programs to promote natural resource conservation. Celebrated annually since 1955 between the last Sunday in April and the first Sunday in May, NACD Stewardship Week reminds people of their individual responsibilities to care for natural resources. This year marks the 64th year to […]
POSTED: 04/17/19 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information WREN — The Village of Wren recently finished the building of the Wren Eagles Nest, the new community building that came about from a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. This grant allowed the village to put up the building, but did not allow the village enough funds to install […]
POSTED: 04/17/19 at 6:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Lincolnview dominated Tuesday’s dual meet with Parkway, with the Lancers winning 98-28 and the Lady Lancers winning 98-35. Once again, Brad Korte led the Lancers, winning the 100 meter dash (11.20 seconds), the 200 meter dash (23.40) and the long jump (19-06). Drew Brenneman won the 110 meter hurdles (16.70), Alek […]
POSTED: 04/17/19 at 5:29 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports WAPAKONETA — The Cougars cruised to a win at the Wapak Quad at Harmon Field on Tuesday, while the Lady Cougars edged Kenton for the title. The boys scored 121.25 team points, while Kenton scored 60.50, followed by Ottawa-Glandorf (53) and Wapakoneta (21.25). The girls scored 80.40 points, followed by Kenton […]
POSTED: 04/17/19 at 5:28 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview, Van Wert and Crestview posted baseball wins on Tuesday, while the Lady Lancers suffered a loss to Bluffton. Baseball Lincolnview 10 Bluffton 0 (six innings) Gavin Carter threw a no-hitter and the Lancers piled up 17 hits in a 10-0 win on Tuesday. It was the 12th consecutive win for […]
POSTED: 04/17/19 at 5:27 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert’s Paige Moonshower fires a pitch during Tuesday’s WBL softball game against Ottawa-Glandorf. Unfortunately, O-G edged the Lady Cougars 5-4. Van Wert will return to action Monday at Kalida. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 04/17/19 at 5:27 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Lincolnview three-sport athlete Lakin Brant has signed a letter of intent to continue her academic and volleyball career at Boyce College. The Louisville, Kentucky institution is a private Christian college affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association’s Division II Mideast Region. […]
POSTED: 04/17/19 at 5:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor In the midst of a very successful senior season, Lincolnview pitcher Jaden Youtsey has signed a letter of intent to continue playing baseball at the next level. Youtsey, the son of Stacy Youtsey and Chris Youtsey, will play for the Division II Tiffin University Dragons, a school that competes in the […]
POSTED: 04/17/19 at 5:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert’s Nick Carter returns a shot while playing second doubles with Jace Fast against Ottawa-Glandorf on Tuesday. Carter and Fast lost 4-6, 4-6, and the Cougars were defeated 3-2 by the Titans. Kannen Wannemacher posted a 6-4, 6-4 win at first singles, and Michael Hellman won 6-0, 3-6, 6-3. Van Wert (7-6, 3-3 WBL) […]
POSTED: 04/17/19 at 5:24 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Barbara J. Stutz, 81, of Van Wert, died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2019, at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born May 26, 1937, in Mandale, the daughter of Lawrence and Clara Marie (Hockenberry) Schisler, who both preceded her in death. On June 2, 1957, she married Billy G. Stutz, who died September […]
POSTED: 04/16/19 at 5:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries