SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag includes questions about the Cincinnati Reds, area high school conferences, Van Wert volleyball and the University of Michigan. Q: Can the Reds realistically make the playoffs? Name withheld upon my request A: Can they? Yes. Will they? I’m not so sure. There’s no doubt the team is […]
POSTED: 08/12/19 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports ARCHBOLD — Van Wert’s girls’ tennis team opened the 2019 season in style on Saturday with a 5-0 sweep of Archbold. In her first varsity match and at first singles, freshman Grace Lott defeated Archbold junior Maggie Henry 6-1, 6-2, while senior Alli Morrow enjoyed a 6-2, 6-2 win over Elizabeth […]
POSTED: 08/12/19 at 3:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Jasmine Coleman made her beautiful debut into this world on October 24, 1993, at Van Wert County Hospital. Jasmine was the beloved daughter of Don and Faith (King) Coleman and the best big sister to Kali Coleman and fur brother Oscar, all of Van Wert. She was the love of a lifetime to her fiancé, […]
POSTED: 08/10/19 at 12:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Main Street Van Wert’s Hidden Spaces tour on Friday displayed five locations, including First Presbyterian Church, the former Century Bar on East Central Avenue, the Van Wert County Courthouse, and a building owned by local attorney Dillon Staas IV at 101 E. Main St. However, also on the tour was a unique […]
POSTED: 08/10/19 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports CELINA — Van Wert shot a 383 as a team and finished 14th out of 18 teams at the Celina Invitational at the Celina Lynx Golf Club on Friday. Evan Knittle led the Cougars with an 86, followed by Zane Fast (96). Jace Fast fired a 96 and Cameron Terhark carded […]
POSTED: 08/10/19 at 8:11 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports The first annual Wiffleball Tournament, sponsored by WalMart and Lee Kinstle GM Sales and Service, will take place on Sunday at Jubilee Park in Van Wert. Games are scheduled to begin at noon and run continuously throughout the afternoon. The tournament will have two divisions – the Rookie Division will have […]
POSTED: 08/10/19 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Ted Virgil brought his boyish, John Denver-esque persona back to Van Wert’s Fountain Park on Friday for an evening of John Denver music. The singer, back for his second concert in Fountain Park, drew a big crowd on what was pretty much a perfect evening. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 08/10/19 at 8:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert firefighters were called to a working house fire in the 500 block of Blaine Street, just south of Allingham, early Friday afternoon. The Van Wert County Emergency Management Agency was also at the scene, while the County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) provided hydration and Subway sandwiches to first responders and assistance to […]
POSTED: 08/09/19 at 2:19 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports WREN – Pairings are set for the 2019 Wren Wiffleball Tournament, August 16 and 17 at Wrenway Park. Friday, August 16 Eager Beavers vs Overholt Moorman 6 p.m.Ball Busters vs Wren Restaurant Bunnies 6:50 p.m.Average Joes vs MKS Siding 7:40 p.m.Bird Dogs vs Luginbill Construction 8:30 p.m. Saturday, August 17 Honeybadgers […]
POSTED: 08/09/19 at 8:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information For most people, home care is an out-of-sight, out-of-mind segment of the health care system. But for home care patients, it can be a lifeline. Mary Adams has received care in her Van Wert home off and on for eight years to help her manage several chronic health issues. This summer, Adams […]
POSTED: 08/09/19 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: News