Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview and Van Wert took on powerful state ranked MAC volleyball teams on Monday, while Van Wert’s tennis and girls’ soccer teams were in action, along with Crestview’s soccer team and golf teams from Lincolnview and Crestview. Volleyball New Bremen 3 Lincolnview 0 NEW BREMEN — In a matchup of two […]
POSTED: 09/10/19 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview’s Kaylee Wolford (2) goes up for a block during Monday night’s match at Parkway. The Lady Knights won 20-25, 25-18, 25-15, 25-13. Wolford finished with 12 kills, was 14-15 serving with an ace, and was one of the leaders at the net. Lexi Gregory had 16 kills, Bailey Gregory finished with 24 digs and […]
POSTED: 09/10/19 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview’s cross country teams won the Red Division (small schools) races at 22nd annual Marion/IWU Cross Country in Marion, Indiana on Saturday. The boys were able to bring home 10 individual medals and the girls were able to place five in the top 24. The top finisher for the boys was Devon Bill who was […]
POSTED: 09/10/19 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around Van Wert football, the Cleveland Browns, Monday Night Football, Justin Fields, Army-Michigan, Antonio Brown and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Two games, two impressive performances After impressive back-to-back road wins, the Van Wert Cougars will open the home portion of the schedule this Friday and the opponent […]
POSTED: 09/10/19 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Anyone wanting to purchase season tickets for the 2019 Van Wert Cougar football season must do so by 3 p.m., Wednesday, September 11, in the high school athletic office. All reserved seating tickets must be picked up at this time, as the only tickets available at the gate will be for general admission. […]
POSTED: 09/10/19 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Byron Dale Thompson of Convoy went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, September 8, 2019, surrounded by his family at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Byron was born March 3, 1946, in Van Wert. His parents were the late Bernard “Bill” and Wilma (Fensler) Black. He was also preceded in death by his […]
POSTED: 09/09/19 at 2:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview is ranked No. 18 in Division IV in the first weekly Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association Coaches Poll, which was released on Monday. The Lady Lancers have rolled to a 6-0 start and will face No. 2 ranked New Bremen (7-0) on the road tonight. Lincolnview is the only […]
POSTED: 09/09/19 at 11:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor With school back in session, it’s nearly time for Junior Achievement’s suite of economic programs to also begin in Van Wert County schools. JA offers programs to students in elementary and middle school in all Van Wert County schools, including St. Mary’s School, while Van Wert High School also offers a JA-sponsored […]
POSTED: 09/09/19 at 7:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information There is “No One Else” like her. Wynonna & The Big Noise will be lighting up the Niswonger Stage this Sunday, September 15, at 7:30. Respected by the millions of fans who are drawn to her music, and Wynonna’s rich and commanding voice, fans won’t want to miss her as this year’s […]
POSTED: 09/09/19 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in teens, ahead of all types of injury, disease or violence. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, teens make mistakes and get distracted easily — especially if their friends are in the car. “Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle is […]
POSTED: 09/09/19 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: News