VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District has begun accepting fish fingerling orders. The types of fish available are largemouth bass, blue gill, channel catfish, minnow, and white amur. The bass, blue gill, and channel catfish are available in lots of 25, the minnow in 100s, and the white amur are […]
POSTED: 01/10/20 at 12:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
As the New Year begins, I would like to reflect on the interest the state legislature has shown in reducing unnecessary rules within our state agencies and future steps that will improve the overall business environment. A study from November 2019 conducted by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University placed Ohio in the top […]
POSTED: 01/10/20 at 12:11 am. FILED UNDER: Opinions
Van Wert High School senior wrestler Gabe Steyer is this week’s Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week. The two-time state qualifier, who was nominated by head coach Ben Collins, is 21-1 this season and most recently won the 145 pound individual title at the Bellbrook Invitational. “Gabe does a good […]
POSTED: 01/09/20 at 10:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Crestview, Van Wert and Lincolnview’s girls’ basketball teams were in action on Thursday night, along with the Van Wert wrestling team. Girls basketball Crestview 74 Allen East 28 CONVOY — Crestview had no problem with Allen East, as the Lady Knights posted a 74-28 win on Thursday night. Olivia Cunningham led […]
POSTED: 01/09/20 at 10:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The Van Wert High School Athletic Department will hold a “Military Appreciation Night” at the varsity girls’ basketball game against Ottawa-Glandorf on Thursday, January 16. The night is in conjunction with the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) statewide theme of “Military Appreciation Night” that will be honoring active and veteran United States […]
POSTED: 01/09/20 at 10:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information Administrators of the Northwest Conference have announced that Jon Derryberry has been chosen as the next commissioner of the nine team conference. He’ll replace Jim Raabe, who is resigning at the end of the current school year. A 1973 Wapakoneta High School graduate, Derryberry has 40 years of basketball officiating experience, […]
POSTED: 01/09/20 at 9:20 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor With the holidays in the rear view mirror, things are back to normal in terms of basketball practices and games. Van Wert, Crestview and Lincolnview each have two challenging games on the schedule this weekend. Below are brief previews of the games. Van Wert vs. St. Marys Memorial, Marion Local The […]
POSTED: 01/09/20 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports BLUFFTON — Lincolnview fell to Wapakoneta 54-28 Bluffton and 48-18 to Bluffton during a tri-match held Tuesday night at Bluffton High School. Against Wapakoneta, Asher Hubble won via a pin at 138. Dylan Bowyer earned a pin at 160, as did Tyler Ulery at 170. Evan Hefner (132) won by forfeit […]
POSTED: 01/09/20 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information CONVOY — Presale tickets for Crestview’s boys’ basketball games at Allen East on Friday and Saturday at home with Arlington will be on sale Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the athletic office. Prices are $4 for students and $5 for adults. Tickets at the door will be $7.
POSTED: 01/09/20 at 4:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Motivational speaker Ray Lozano and his daughter, Brooke, were in Van Wert County this week to speak to students and adults about the dangers of substance abuse — drugs and alcohol — as well as the dangers related to smoking and vaping. Lozano, who uses humor and fun to get his message […]
POSTED: 01/09/20 at 1:58 am. FILED UNDER: News