Crestview’s regional track qualifiers were honored at the team’s recent ice cream party. Pictured from left to right, Row 1: Darrin Nihiser (4×200 relay, 4×100 relay, 4×400 relay); Jordan Perrott (4×200 relay, 4×100 relay, 4×400 relay); Caylib Pruett (4×200 relay, 4×100 relay, 4×400 relay),;Wade Sheets (4×200 relay, 4×100 relay, 4×400 relay, 100 meter dash). Row […]
POSTED: 05/28/19 at 6:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information As the 2018-2019 school year comes to an end, Van Wert High School Athletic Booster Club would like to take a moment to congratulate all of the student athletes that competed this past year and thank the many community members who supported the athletes via the Athletic Booster Club. Through numerous business sponsors […]
POSTED: 05/28/19 at 6:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert and Crestview high schools had their graduation ceremonies this past weekend. Shown above are highlights from both of those graduations: Crestview on Saturday evening and VWHS on Sunday afternoon. photos by Bob Barnes and Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 05/27/19 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has joined a group of 51 attorneys-general in urging the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to automatically forgive the student loans of veterans who became totally and permanently disabled in connection with their military service. The bipartisan coalition issued its letter as the country prepares to honor fallen […]
POSTED: 05/27/19 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
YMCA Camp Clay Director Kevin Morrison thanked Cooper Foods in Van Wert for being a sponsor for swimming at the Aqua Park and use of the splash pad this Monday, May 27. Those using the Aqua Park Monday through Thursday will pay just $3 admission, thanks to the YMCA’s business sponsors. Shown are Morrison (left) […]
POSTED: 05/27/19 at 7:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor TIFFIN — Defense saved the day for Van Wert, as the Cougars held off Shawnee 5-3 to win the Division II district baseball championship at Defiance on Sunday. It’s Van Wert’s first district title since 2015. The first big defensive play came in the top of the sixth inning, when Shawnee […]
POSTED: 05/26/19 at 10:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports PIQUA — Austin and Kirsten Clay are among a handful of Van Wert Cougars who will compete in this week’s Division II State Track and Field Tournament in Columbus. Austin Clay won the Piqua regional championship in the shot put with a throw of 56-09.5, while younger sister Kirsten finished second […]
POSTED: 05/26/19 at 10:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Ohio High School Athletic Association softball state pairings are set, along with regional baseball matchups. The softball state tournament will be held at Firestone Stadium in Akron, while regional baseball games will be played at neutral sites. 2019 Softball State Tournament Pairings Rankings are from the Fifth Ohio High School Fastpitch […]
POSTED: 05/26/19 at 10:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports The Division II regional championship baseball game between Van Wert and Shawnee has been moved to 6 p.m. Sunday at Defiance. The game was scheduled to be played in Tiffin Saturday afternoon, but it was postponed by rain.
POSTED: 05/25/19 at 5:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Members of the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band, under the direction of Richard Sherrick, performed a variety of music for an appreciative crowd on a muggy Friday evening in Van Wert’s Fountain Park. The music included patriotic songs, Broadway tunes, and other musical genres. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 05/24/19 at 11:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News