VW independent/submitted information Local gasoline prices varied 23 cents Tuesday from the low price of $2.36 at the Murphy USA station in the Towne Center Boulevard to the high price of $2.59 per gallon at the Short Stop Sunoco station on East Main Street. All but one, though, was under the state average of $2.58 […]
POSTED: 09/03/19 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around a state record, a huge game in the Western Buckeye League, some thoughts on college football, Dayton Dunbar, and Ohio State. Nine touchdowns Perry high school quarterback Drew Schiano tied an Ohio High School Athletic Association record by throwing nine touchdown passes on Friday. Not […]
POSTED: 09/03/19 at 3:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The Lincolnview Junior High cross country teams competed in two more events this last week – the Wayne Trace Invitational on Tuesday and the 40th annual Grove Cross Country Invitational on Saturday. The Junior High boys led the way with a first place team finish at Wayne Trace and a second place team […]
POSTED: 09/03/19 at 3:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports A new weekly local sports talk show will make its debut this week. The High School Huddle Live From Fricker’s will premiere Wednesday night on radio station WKSD 99.7FM. Each Wednesday during the fall sports season, coaches and players from different sports and different area schools will be interviewed live from […]
POSTED: 09/03/19 at 3:30 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Today is Labor Day and the last official day of the 163rd Van Wert County Fair. The day should be sunny and fair, as well as a bit warmer than Sunday, for those planning to meet friends at the fair for a day of fun activities. Fair events today include several livestock […]
POSTED: 09/02/19 at 8:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information GREENVILLE — As a network provider under American Medical Response’s contract with FEMA, Spirit Medical Transport LLC is responding to the request to aid in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. Spirit sent four EMS personnel and two ambulances, along with additional medical supplies, and anticipates the crews will be on a 7-14-day activation, […]
POSTED: 09/02/19 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
All three Van Wert County high school bands were at the fair on Saturday, marching around the grounds and also playing for the crowd. photos by Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/02/19 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association’s annual Youth Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program is free to the first 40 participants ages 8 to 17 who pre-register. A light snack is provided and participants will need a parent or guardian to accompany them. […]
POSTED: 09/02/19 at 7:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor COLUMBUS GROVE — Columbus Grove swept its own invite by taking top honors in the boys and girls small school divisions at Saturday’s Columbus Grove Invitational. The Bulldogs scored 76 points on the boys’ side, while Lincolnview placed fifth with 145 points and Crestview eighth (269 points). On the girls’ side, […]
POSTED: 09/02/19 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This Labor Day edition of the Monday Mailbag includes questions about the first week of the high school football season, Parkway, biggest upset in college football and Ohio State football. Q: Any big surprises during the first Friday of the high school football season? Name withheld upon request A: Mostly mild […]
POSTED: 09/02/19 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports