Van Wert independent sports DEFIANCE — The Van Wert Cougars are Division II District Track and Field champions after topping the field of 15 at Fred Brown Stadium in Defiance. Events were held on Wednesday and Friday. The Cougars were led by Austin Clay, who set a district record with a shot put toss of […]
POSTED: 05/17/19 at 10:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Storms that pounded the area late Thursday night and early Friday morning flooded the outfield and the dugouts at Van Wert’s Smiley Park. Friday’s Division II baseball sectional championship game vs. Wapakoneta has tentatively been moved to 5 p.m. Saturday. If the game can’t be played there, another site may need to be found. Scott […]
POSTED: 05/17/19 at 11:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Magdaleno Mendoza, 85, of Van Wert, died at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. He was born July 22, 1933, in Fabens, Texas, the son of Andres and Luz Mendoza, who both preceded him in death. He married Maria De Jesus Mendoza, and she also preceded him […]
POSTED: 05/17/19 at 11:31 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Lincolnview Middle School students got the chance to learn about a number of careers Thursday during a Career Day held in various classrooms at the school. School counselor Brenda Leeth said the program, which is in its third year, provides a way for middle school students to learn about businesses and what […]
POSTED: 05/17/19 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio will be alive with anticipation, starting at noon on Wednesday, June 5, as a new season of curiosities is unveiled. On the heels of an outrageously successful 2018-19 season, the Niswonger is geared up to share a new season that will rock! Media friends, […]
POSTED: 05/17/19 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1 has announced the following highway projects now open in Van Wert County: U.S. 30, under U.S. 224, west of the city of Van Wert, will be restricted to one lane in both directions through the work zone for pavement repairs. Work is being performed […]
POSTED: 05/17/19 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information On Friday May 24, the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band will present a concert in the band shell of Fountain Park in Van Wert. The free program will begin at 7 p.m. Music performed on the concert will include patriotic selections intended to reflect, revitalize, and rekindle the pride that area […]
POSTED: 05/17/19 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert High School Principal Bob Priest has announced that graduation of the Class of 2019 will be held in the high school gymnasium at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 26. Parking is available in both the west parking lots (high school and middle school), while open entrances will be the high school […]
POSTED: 05/17/19 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview senior softball player Codi Miller is the final Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week of the 2019 spring sports season. “Codi has been a consistent producer both offensively and defensively for the Lady Knights throughout the entire season,” head coach Carl Etzler said. “A couple of Codi’s many strengths […]
POSTED: 05/16/19 at 10:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor COLUMBUS — Ohio High School Athletic Association Commissioner Jerry Snodgrass addressed a number of topics with nearly 20 members of the organization’s Media Advisory Committee on Thursday. Expansion of the mercy rule in basketball Two seasons ago, the OHSAA implemented a running clock rule for girls and boys basketball postseason games. […]
POSTED: 05/16/19 at 10:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports