Crestview’s Kole Small slides into home during Monday’s game against Lima Central Catholic and the Knights enjoyed a 9-1 win over the Thunderbirds. Korbin Hartman led the way with four hits, while Small and Riley Wilson each drove in a pair of runs. In addition, Small pitched five innings of one hit ball and struck […]
POSTED: 04/23/19 at 4:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports LIMA — Van Wert had little trouble with Shawnee on Tuesday, with the Cougars earning a 5-0 Western Buckeye League tennis win at Shawnee on Monday. At first singles, Kannen Wannemacher defeated Carter Schaaf 6-3, 6-4, and at second singles, Zane Fast topped Chris Paysen 6-1, 6-1. Michael Hellman was a […]
POSTED: 04/23/19 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around more local record setting performances, the official statewide baseball poll, two top notch local pitchers, WBL and NWC baseball title races and the NCAA transfer portal. Record setters It seems like this has become a weekly part of Random Thoughts and it’s fine with me. […]
POSTED: 04/23/19 at 4:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information FORT JENNINGS — Replacing old metal halide lights with energy-efficient LED lights isn’t cheap – but for members of a not-for-profit electric cooperative, it may be more affordable than they think. Thanks to Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative’s (PPEC) Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Custom Lighting Program, companies receiving electricity from the co-op, like stained glass studio Window […]
POSTED: 04/22/19 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: Business
A group of 13 Crestview Middle School students traveled to Huntington University recently to participate in its annual math competition. Competing in multiple choice, short answer, and team tests, the students placed ninth out of 15 teams. Individually, Isaiah Watts placed 20th and Macy Kulwicki placed 28th. Participants included Jorja Forwerck, Mason Spieth, Macy Kulwicki, […]
POSTED: 04/22/19 at 6:51 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
First Bank of Berne recently sponsored a sixth grade classroom for Junior Achievement at Crestview Local Schools. Pictured with the class is First Bank of Berne Branch Manager Becky Stepleton. JA of Van Wert County currently reaches approximately 1,500 students at Van Wert, Lincolnview, Crestview, and St. Mary of the Assumption schools. JA provides financial and […]
POSTED: 04/22/19 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
VW independent/submitted information Five area boys have been selected for the 2019 R.K. Thompson Self Reliance Award, according to Breanne Sudduth and Anthony Adams, co-chairs of the Van Wert Service Club’s selection committee. The awards banquet is to be held on Wednesday, May 1. The program provides cash awards to Van Wert County high school seniors […]
POSTED: 04/22/19 at 6:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Historical Society will be the host of the 25th annual Ohio Lincoln Highway League (OLHL) State Meeting this Saturday, April 27, beginning at 10 a.m. A welcome and introduction by Larry Webb of the Van Wert County Historical Society will begin at 10:15 a.m. Marty Thomas, president of the Western […]
POSTED: 04/22/19 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1 has announced a number of construction and maintenance projects in Van Wert County this week. Those include the following: U.S. 30 in Van Wert County will be impacted minimally by maintenance work on bridges and overpasses in the following locations. Work will be done […]
POSTED: 04/22/19 at 6:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor The Van Wert independent’s Monday Mailbag has become a popular feature among readers. Here is a look back at several of the top questions since the Monday Mailbag made its debut in August of last year. August 20, 2018 Q: Why did you pick Van Wert to finish only fourth in […]
POSTED: 04/22/19 at 5:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports