Submitted information The 2018 – 2019 Van Wert Cougars held their awards program on Sunday to honor all the basketball players for their hard work, dedication and commitment to the program. Team and individual awards were presented to members of the freshman, junior varsity and varsity teams. Special team awards Nate Place (Cougar Award); Blake […]
POSTED: 04/02/19 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around Mark Bagley, Van Wert athletics, Lincolnview baseball, the TinCaps, the NCAA Tournament, and LeBron James. Mark Bagley For those who have followed Van Wert basketball for years, it’ll be odd not seeing Mark Bagley coaching the Cougars next season. He announced his resignation and retirement […]
POSTED: 04/02/19 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lendall Albert Terry, 76, of died on March 3, 2019, in Santa Maria, California. He was born April 14, 1942, the son of LaVern Albert and E. Lavon “Bonnie” Terry, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include a sister, Bonita Lynn (Jay) Simson; and several nieces and nephews. Upon graduation from Van Wert High […]
POSTED: 04/01/19 at 4:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Raymond E. Mullen, 70, of Van Wert, passed away Sunday morning, March 31, 2019, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. He was born August 8, 1948, in Paulding County, the son of Raymond and Jena Alice (Akom) Mullen, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include a brother, Terry Mullen of Van Wert; […]
POSTED: 04/01/19 at 4:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently donated $100 to the Van Wert Peony Festival Committee. The monies are to go towards the Peony Festival Scholarship Program. The Elks, nationally, are only second to the United States government in the number of scholarships given out each year. Van Wert Elks Lodge […]
POSTED: 04/01/19 at 7:17 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Van Wert boys’ basketball coach Mark Bagley has announced his resignation/retirement. “It is time to pursue other goals and dreams and I thank the Van Wert City School District, Board of Education, and administration for putting their trust and faith in me as a leader of young men,” Bagley said in […]
POSTED: 04/01/19 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Unemployment decreased in all 88 Ohio counties in February, according to figures released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Here in Van Wert County, the jobless rate decreased seventh-tenths of a percent, from 4.3 percent in January to 3.6 percent last month. According to labor force numbers compiled by […]
POSTED: 04/01/19 at 7:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert gasoline prices are all below the statewide average, and also under $2.50 a gallon for the week. The Murphy USA station in the Towne Center shopping center is selling gasoline at $2.44 a gallon, the lowest in the city. Every other service station has gasoline at $2.49 a gallon. That […]
POSTED: 04/01/19 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Just a reminder that Main Street Van Wert will be having a free Trivia Night from 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 12, at 133 Bistro in downtown Van Wert. Area residents should gather their three smartest friends, colleagues, and classmates for the event. To sign up for the free event, contract Main Street […]
POSTED: 04/01/19 at 6:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports/submitted information VERSAILLES — Crestview High School’s track and field teams braved cold and wet conditions while competing the Versailles Tiger Classic on Saturday. The Knights finished in seventh place in the Orange Division, while the Lady Knights finished ninth in the Black Division. Marion Local won the Orange Division with 163.5 […]
POSTED: 04/01/19 at 2:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports