SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer Last week’s visit by hundreds of area high school sophomores shows that interest in Vantage Career Center has risen. During Thursday night’s Board of Education meeting, High School Director Mike Knott noted that, since last Friday, 230 sophomores have applied to Vantage, compared to 155 during the same time period last year, […]
POSTED: 02/07/20 at 12:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 is accepting applications for this year’s Paint the Plow program through Friday, March 13. High schools and vocational school groups within its eight-county region, including Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and Wyandot counties are eligible. The Paint the Plow program allows […]
POSTED: 02/07/20 at 12:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — A plan to replace the EdChoice voucher program and lay the foundation for an overhaul of Ohio’s school report card and testing system has been approved by the Ohio House of Representatives. State Rep. Craig S. Riedel (R-82nd District) notes that this new language is subject to change with the Senate […]
POSTED: 02/07/20 at 12:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert High School senior basketball player Jake Hilleary is this week’s Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student Athlete of the Week. Hilleary, who was nominated by head coach Ben Laudick, is the team’s leading rebounder (5.8 per game) and second leading scorer (6.8 per game). He also starred on the football field for […]
POSTED: 02/06/20 at 10:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — A 15-3 run during the third quarter along with a big rebounding advantage allowed Crestview to pull away from Lincolnview 52-32 at Ray Etzler Gymnasium on Thursday night. Leading 21-11 at halftime, the Lady Knights began the third period with a pair of foul shots by Olivia Cunningham, a […]
POSTED: 02/06/20 at 10:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports ELIDA — A 34-25 scoring advantage in the middle two quarters boosted Van Wert to a 54-50 Western Buckeye League win at Elida on Thursday. The Lady Cougars led 8-6 after the first quarter, with Jamison Clouse scoring four of her 10 points in the period, then Jaylyn Rickard hit a […]
POSTED: 02/06/20 at 10:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The Van Wert Cougars wrapped up the home portion of the schedule with a 42-24 win over Elida on Thursday night. Only two weight classes wrestled – 220 and 285. The remaining matches were forfeits or double forfeits. The victory by Van Wert wrapped up the home careers of the team’s three seniors […]
POSTED: 02/06/20 at 10:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor In addition to key games, the upcoming weekend brings with it sectional and district tournament draws around northwest Ohio and the state. Seeding results and opening round matchups will be announced on Sunday afternoon. Before that, several interesting matchups are on the schedule. Brief previews are listed below. Crestview at Lincolnview, […]
POSTED: 02/06/20 at 5:27 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information FORT WAYNE (IN) – The Fort Wayne TinCaps are set to host auditions to perform the National Anthem before a game at Parkview Field during the 2020 season. Singers, instrumentalists, and groups are welcomed to try out. Auditions will be held at Parkview Field from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, and between […]
POSTED: 02/06/20 at 5:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert County’s Board of Elections is working to correct issues that led to it being the only county board statewide placed on administrative oversight for failing to meet election security directives. County Elections Director Linda Stutz issued the statement early Thursday afternoon on the issue after a meeting with state officials. […]
POSTED: 02/05/20 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News