A number of area residents showed off their Derby Day finery during Tuesday’s Community Day at the Fair event in front of the grandstand. Today is the official opening of the 163rd Van Wert County Fair. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 08/28/19 at 7:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — State and local public health officials are investigating reports of six Ohioans who experienced severe pulmonary illness following use of e-cigarettes, or vaping. The reports follow a recent national alert to healthcare providers by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about pulmonary illnesses linked to vaping in at […]
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The Golf Committee of Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197 recently donated $1,000 to the YMCA Hickory Sticks Golf Club. The money is to be used for youth golf programs. Shown are (from the left) Golf Committee member Chuck Sperry, YMCA Director of Golf Darcy Crummey, and Golf Committee member John Jones. Elks photo
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VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming announces that the final brush pick-up of the year will be held Monday, September 9. Brush should be placed next to the curb by 7 a.m. that day and not near poles, trees, or other possible obstructions. The city will not pick up: Limbs larger than […]
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Congratulations to Van Wert Elementary Word of the Week winners! This week, the following students were chosen as representatives of the word “kindness”: first grade, Aria; second grade, Ashlyn; third grade, Ameriah; fourth grade, Isabelle; fifth grade, Deveigh. Each child received pair of sunglasses, a free Mighty Kid Meal from a local McDonald’s restaurant, and a certificate […]
POSTED: 08/28/19 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor 2018 was a successful football season for Van Wert (9-3, 7-2 WBL, Division IV regional semifinals) and the Cougars hope to keep the momentum going this fall. Entering his eighth season, head coach Keith Recker lost 16 lettermen to graduation, including quarterback Nate Place (1,591 yards rushing, 27 touchdowns, 1,751 yards […]
POSTED: 08/28/19 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview’s Addyson Dowler (above) scored four goals to lead the Lady Knights to an 11-0 victory over Paulding on Tuesday. Aliya Clouser scored twice and Maddi Ward, Salex Overmyer, Lindsey Schumm, Katelyn Castle and Macy Kulwicki each added a goal. “The team came to play tonight,” head coach John Dowler said. “All 16 players played […]
POSTED: 08/28/19 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Tuesday was a busy day on the local high school sports scene, with teams from Crestview, Lincolnview and Van Wert in action. Volleyball Van Wert 3 Kalida 0 KALIDA — Katie Coplin had 15 digs and 14 kills to help Van Wert to a 25-17, 25-21, 25-20 straight set victory at […]
POSTED: 08/28/19 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lana Carey (2) and Lincolnview improved to 4-0 with a dominating 25-9, 25-12, 25-9 victory over Ottoville on Tuesday. Madison Williams had 23 digs, 11 kills and six aces, while Carey had 22 digs. Kendall Bollenbacher had 13 kills and Brianna Ebel had 31 assists. The Lady Lancers will host Elida next Tuesday. Photo by […]
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Crestview’s Bailey Gregory sends a serve to Coldwater during Tuesday night’s match between the two teams. Coldwater posted a 25-20, 25-21, 25-17 win over the Lady Knights. Gregory was 11-11 serving with an ace, while Lauryn Black led the team with 12 kills. Maddy Lamb had 25 assists and Lexi Gregory had 15 kills. Crestview […]
POSTED: 08/28/19 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports