The Crestview High School Class of 1984 recently celebrated its 35-year class reunion. Members of the class met at the Convoy Fox Hunters on November 2. The Reunion Committee consisted of Julie Sheets, Teresa Klinker, and Kevin Imler. A raffle was held, raising $220 to donate to students at Crestview in need of financial assistance for […]
POSTED: 12/16/19 at 8:25 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
The Midtown Men returned to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center for a sold-out performance that showcased the music of the 1950s and 1960s, including the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons the quartet sang in the Broadway musical Jersey Boys, as well as the music of other groups and musicians of the era. Dave […]
POSTED: 12/16/19 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Retiring Box Office Manager Jerry Beard was honored during a reception held Sunday afternoon at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. Here, Beard (center) poses with fellow Niswonger staff members. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 12/16/19 at 8:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Federal Savings Bank, a proud supporter of local schools, students, athletes, and teachers, recently donated $3,500 to Crestview Local Schools. Shown are Mark Schumm of Van Wert Federal and members of the Crestview High School Student Council and various sports programs. photo provided
POSTED: 12/16/19 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor A 22-3 scoring blitz to start the third quarter lifted Wayne Trace past Lincolnview 59-39 at Lincolnview High School on Saturday. It was the first loss of the season for the Lancers. The Raiders held a 22-19 lead to start the second half, but quickly blew the game open with an […]
POSTED: 12/16/19 at 5:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview’s Dylan Bowyer prepares to wrestle Ada’s Reece Evans in the 160 pound weight class of Saturday’s Lancer Invitational. Evans won the match via pin in 1:53 and eventually won the individual title while Bowyer went on to a fifth place finish. Lincolnview’s highest finisher was Asher Hubble (second, 138) while Bill Brok finished third […]
POSTED: 12/16/19 at 5:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports BELLEFONTAINE — Van Wert finished sixth at the Jimmy Mac Duals held at Bellefontaine High School on Saturday. The Cougar lost to Celina 64-17, Coldwater 54-17, Bellefontaine 36-30, Fairmont 69-0 and Bowling Green 60-21. Van Wert will return to action Thursday at Wapakoneta.
POSTED: 12/16/19 at 5:25 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports FORT RECOVERY — Kalen Etzler finished with 20 points and 14 rebounds, but Fort Recovery slipped by Crestview 49-48 on Saturday. The loss dropped the Knights to 1-4 on the season, while the Indians improved to 4-1. Each team scored 17 in the first quarter, then Crestview outscored Fort Recovery 11-6 […]
POSTED: 12/16/19 at 5:25 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag features questions about Eggerrs Stadium, low scoring basketball games, Ohio State basketball and expanded college football playoffs. Q: How soon until we found out what’s going to happen with Eggerss Stadium and what is the timeline for getting the renovations done? It seems like this process has […]
POSTED: 12/16/19 at 5:24 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The Van Wert High School boys and girls swimming teams hosted Marion Local and Fort Recovery in a double dual meet at the Van Wert YMCA on Thursday. The Cougar boys dominated the pool and defeated Marion Local 57-30 and Fort Recovery 55-30. The Cougar girls defeated Marion Local 58 -19, but lost […]
POSTED: 12/16/19 at 5:24 am. FILED UNDER: Sports