Van Wert independent sports Van Wert and Lincolnview are the No. 1 seeds in their respective baseball sectionals/districts. During Sunday afternoon’s tournament draw, the Cougars (15-2) opted for a opening round bye and will host either Wapakoneta or Kenton in the Division II sectional championship game on Friday, May 17. The winner will advance to […]
POSTED: 05/05/19 at 1:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information The Peony Festival Committee announces the 2019 Flowers in Full Bloom nominees. The program includes names submitted by the Van Wert area community to be recognized as women who have influenced, encouraged, and uplifted all those they have come in contact with. These women are truly inspiring and worthy of the community’s […]
POSTED: 05/04/19 at 8:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
Willow Bend Country Club’s main dining area was packed Friday as the United Way of Van Wert County held its last Fiesta Friday fundraiser of the current campaign, raising a total of $12,900 for the United Way’s 29 local agencies. Approximately 250 people attended the event, which was sponsored by Central Insurance Company, Citizens National […]
POSTED: 05/04/19 at 8:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Black Swamp Area Council’s Exploring Division is excited to announce a collaboration with the Van Wert Fire Department that will enable local youths to get hands-on career experience in the field of fire/EMS alongside professionals at the department. The post will open its doors to the community at 6 p.m. Wednesday, […]
POSTED: 05/04/19 at 7:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert High School Vocal Music Department will present its final concert of the year this coming Tuesday, May 7, starting at 8 p.m., in the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. The Freshman Choir, Sophomore Women’s Choir, Select Choir, and Concert Choir will perform a variety of pieces, including songs from their district and state […]
POSTED: 05/04/19 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County YMCA held another successful Healthy Kids Day on April 27. Healthy Kids Day encourages young people to challenge their sense of adventure and families to awaken their summer imaginations. The event featured educational activities, face painting, relay races, a bounce house, and a number of live demonstrations. The […]
POSTED: 05/04/19 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming has announced two street closings in May. Those include the following: Jefferson Street, between Crawford Street and Central Avenue, will be converted to a one-way, southbound street starting this Monday, May 6, and will continue that way for the remainder of May due to utility relocation […]
POSTED: 05/04/19 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Just a reminder that the Van Wert County Foundation and Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation will recognize Paul Hoverman for his extraordinary contributions to music in Van Wert County from 2-4 p.m. this Sunday, May 5, in the Van Wert Federal Grand Lobby of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Hoverman has […]
POSTED: 05/04/19 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports BERNE (IN) — Crestview was the lone Ohio school at Friday’s 10 team South Adams Invitational, and the Knights finished third on the boys’ side, while the Lady Knights posted a seventh place showing. Heritage High School won the boys’ team title with 99 points, followed by South Adams (86) and […]
POSTED: 05/04/19 at 5:23 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — Bailey Gregory, Codi Miller and Caitlin O’Hagan each had three hits to help lead Crestview to a six inning 14-4 win over Paulding at Owen Pugh Field on Friday. Miller drove in five runs, Ashley Call had three RBIs, and Breena Grace had a double, a home run and […]
POSTED: 05/04/19 at 5:22 am. FILED UNDER: Sports