VW independent/submitted information A brand new production of The Sound of Music, produced by NETworks Presentations, is making its Van Wert premiere May 4, at 2 and 7:30 p.m., at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center as part of a North American tour. The Sound of Music features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein […]
POSTED: 04/11/19 at 11:29 pm. FILED UNDER: News
On behalf of Ohio Council of YWCAs, YWCA of Van Wert County Executive Director Kimberly Laudick (at podium) and Advocacy Coordinator Kelly Houg (seated) testified Thursday in support of a proposed amendment to House Bill 166 before the Ohio House Finance Subcommittee on Health and Human Services. The proposed amendment requests funding for statewide YWCA programming. The Ohio Channel photo
POSTED: 04/11/19 at 11:18 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information DELPHOS — The Museum of Postal History tours are back on the road again. This vacation to the Pocono Mountains during prime leaf peeping season along with five glorious days in New York City is happening October 19-26. The eight-day, seven-night excursion will include an exciting ride on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic […]
POSTED: 04/11/19 at 11:14 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert High School Theatre’s production of Seussical, the Musical will continue this evening and Saturday, starting at 7 p.m., at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. Bring the whole family to join Dr. Seuss characters in an awesome adventure. Tickets will be available at the door. Reserved seats in […]
POSTED: 04/11/19 at 11:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CELINA — On Thursday, April 18, Wright State University-Lake Campus will host the 2019 Research Symposium from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in James F. Dicke Hall. The event is free and open to the public. The annual Lake Campus Research Symposium is a one-day event that provides an open forum for all Wright State […]
POSTED: 04/11/19 at 10:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
On April 5, Isaac Van Wert American Legion Post 178 hosted the Crestview Knights in celebration for the school’s 2019 boys’ basketball state championship season. In attendance were players, coaches, administrators, and families. The guests were welcomed by the Legion Color Guard, along with Commander David Beck, who addressed the gathering. Also in attendance was […]
POSTED: 04/11/19 at 10:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles, Youth
Lincolnview High School senior baseball player Jaden Youtsey is this week’s Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week. He was nominated by head coach Eric Fishpaw. In six games last week, Youtsey was 12 of 22 at the plate with two home runs and 10 RBI. He pitched 4.2 innings of […]
POSTED: 04/11/19 at 10:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor ROCKFORD — Crestview’s Wade Sheets won two events and finished second in another at the Parkway Quad on Thursday. Sheets finished first in the 100 meter dash with a time of 11.71 seconds, won the high jump (5-06), and took second in the 200 meter dash (23.84). Teammate Caylib Pruett finished […]
POSTED: 04/11/19 at 10:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Brant Richardson fired a no-hitter to help Crestview defeat Allen East 2-0 on Thursday. Richardson went all seven innings and struck out 10 while walking one. The Knights scored a run in the second when Brody Brecht doubled in Kole Small, then Kaden Short crossed home home plate on a grounder Richardson in the third. […]
POSTED: 04/11/19 at 10:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS GROVE — Lincolnview’s softball and baseball teams continued their winning ways on Thursday, with the Lady Lancers defeating Columbus Grove 16-4 and the Lancers posting a 4-0 victory. Lincolnview 16 Columbus Grove 4 (five innings) The Lady Lancers led 4-0 after the first inning and 9-0 at the end of […]
POSTED: 04/11/19 at 10:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports