VW independent/submitted information The Ohio Aviation Association recently presented its “Airport of the Year” award to Van Wert County Regional Airport. The non-profit association, comprised of airport management, airport governing bodies, and airport support entities such as consulting firms, aviation education groups, construction contractors, equipment providers, and aviation enthusiasts, awards scholarships, as well as several […]
POSTED: 04/13/19 at 8:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information LIMA — Alongside live traffic on Interstate 75, representatives of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and their partner organizations highlighted the need to reduce speed through work zones during an event held Friday in recognition of National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 8-12. Standing in the work zone along I-75 in Findlay, representatives […]
POSTED: 04/13/19 at 8:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County will be hosting a Stand Against Racism on Wednesday, April 24, at the YWCA. Local resident Demond Johnson will be the guest speaker and will touch on the racism he faced growing up in the South, as well as prejudices he and his family have encountered […]
POSTED: 04/13/19 at 7:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Miami (OH) bound Lawson Blackmore struck out 15 batters and held St. Marys Memorial to just four hits, including two by Trey Fisher, as Van Wert defeated the Roughriders 10-1 at Smiley Park on Friday. Blackmore also had a hit, an RBI and scored a run, while Nathan Temple was 3-4 […]
POSTED: 04/13/19 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor COLUMBUS GROVE — Brad Korte’s three first place finishes helped Lincolnview win Friday’s 13-team Columbus Grove Bulldog Invitational. The junior won the 100 meter dash (12.14), the 200 meter dash (23.87) and the long jump (20-00.75). In addition, Korte was part of the 4×100 meter relay team (Logan Williams, Dylan Schimmoeller, […]
POSTED: 04/13/19 at 6:27 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports OTTAWA — Van Wert finished second behind Oak Harbor at the Ottawa-Glandorf Gold Meet on Friday. Jacob Hart won the 100 meter dash (10.94) and the 200 meter dash (22.50), and Gage Chiles finished first in the 3200 meter run with a time of 10:15.14. Blake Henry won the high jump […]
POSTED: 04/13/19 at 6:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports ST. MARYS — Karsyn McGlothen pitched a no-hitter and St. Marys Memorial scored a run in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat Van Wert 1-0 on Friday. McGlothen struck out 11 and walked six to help the Roughriders win their first Western Buckeye League game of the season (2-6, […]
POSTED: 04/13/19 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports ST. MARYS — St. Marys Memorial swept all three singles matches to defeat Van Wert 3-2 in Western Buckeye League tennis action on Friday. At first singles, Howie Spencer topped Kannen Wannemacher 6-4, 6-2, and at second singles, Andy Vogel beat Zane Fast 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 6-1. At third singles, Mason […]
POSTED: 04/13/19 at 6:24 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Mary Lou (Stoner) Riley, 91, of Convoy, went to be with her heavenly Father at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Van Wert Health. She was born June 13, 1927, in Liberty Township, Mercer County, the daughter of George and Sarah (Cordier) Stoner Sr., who both preceded her in death. On November 23, 1951, […]
POSTED: 04/12/19 at 8:47 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information On Saturday, May 18, residents of Van Wert County and the surrounding area are invited to the Van Wert County Regional Airport for a day-long airshow. The show, being organized by the Airport Authority, the Van Wert Historical Society and the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, commemorates the 100th anniversary […]
POSTED: 04/11/19 at 11:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News