Van Wert independent sports OTTOVILLE — Sophomore Carlee Young and freshman Kyra Welch each scored 13 points to lead Van Wert to a 45-40 comeback win over perennial power Ottoville on Friday. It was the season opener for both teams and the first win for new head coach Hannah Phlipot. Trailing 22-15 at halftime, Van […]
POSTED: 11/23/19 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview’s Olivia Cunningham (23) scored a game high 21 points during Friday night’s season opener against Fort Recovery. The Lady Knights led 39-35 entering the fourth quarter, but were outscored 24-4 in a 56-39 loss. Kaylee Wolford chipped with eight points. Crestview will host Ottoville tonight. Photo by Wyatt Richardson/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 11/23/19 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are final scores from Friday night’s statewide Ohio High School Athletic Association Divisions I, II, III and V football regional championship games. Divisions IV, VI and VII regional title games will be played tonight. All winners will advance to next week’s state semifinals. Division I Region 1 Mentor 36, Lakewood […]
POSTED: 11/23/19 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information INDIANAPOLIS (IN) — The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) is pleased to announce that Trent Temple, Athletic Administrator at Van Wert High School, has been recognized as a Certified Athletic Administrator. To earn this distinction, Trent has demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the field of interscholastic athletic administration. […]
POSTED: 11/23/19 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated small businesses on Thursday with its annual Salute to Small Business Luncheon held at Willow Bend Country Club. “Each person here today has been impacted, directly or indirectly, by the success of a small business, or has certainly been impacted by a small business […]
POSTED: 11/22/19 at 8:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer It’s the type of gift that doesn’t come along often. During Thursday night’s meeting, the Lincolnview Board of Education accepted a donation of $574,494.41 from the Earl Gerdeman Trust on behalf of the Earl and Doris Gerdeman family. It’s the largest gift ever given to Lincolnview Local Schools. Gerdeman, who passed away […]
POSTED: 11/22/19 at 8:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Avangrid Renewables employees had the giving spirit on Thursday as they brought food and other items to Convoy United Methodist Church (above) for the church’s food pantry. Neil Voje of Avangrid said the company has been donating food to the Convoy church for 7-8 years, while Convoy resident Vicki Saylor noted that Avangrid also donated […]
POSTED: 11/22/19 at 8:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Vantage Health Information Management (HIM) program instructor Diane Font and students are collecting homecoming, prom, and bridesmaid attire for the Tim Tebow Foundation, which provides a yearly prom night experience for people ages 14 and older with special needs. “A Night to Shine” is held in many cities and countries around […]
POSTED: 11/22/19 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
VW independent/submitted information First Bank of Berne is launching a campaign to help families in its communities by accepting donations for local food banks. The bank will make a matching contribution, doubling the donation and support provided to kids, needy families, and the elderly in the bank’s member communities. Donations will be accepted at any […]
POSTED: 11/22/19 at 8:07 am. FILED UNDER: Business
The Van Wert High School Volleyball program recently held its end of the year awards banquet, with Coach Jeff Marbaugh and his staff giving out various awards to the players. WBL Scholar Athlete Awards, (above, front row, left to right): Jaylyn Rickard, Jamison Clouse, Katie Coplin, Jill Gemmer, Isabella Carr and Rylee Dunn. Back row: […]
POSTED: 11/22/19 at 4:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports