SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — The potential was there for a successful track and field season at Crestview High School, but like everything else, after some time in limbo, the spring, 2020 schedule was canceled by COVID-19. For example, senior standout Ragen Harting was back to lead a squad of 24 for the Lady […]
POSTED: 05/15/20 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information/VW independent sports Youth baseball will be played in Van Wert this summer, after Governor Mike DeWine announced on Thursday that non-contact and limited contact sports will be permitted beginning May 26, if required safety protocols are met. Van Wert Youth Baseball will offer two leagues this year. Kids who have signed up will […]
POSTED: 05/15/20 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, today provided the following sector opening dates established as part of the Responsible RestartOhio plan. Child care: May 31Beginning Sunday, May 31, childcare providers in Ohio will be permitted to reopen if these providers can meet […]
POSTED: 05/14/20 at 5:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent A Lima man pleaded guilty to burglary and assault charges during a hearing held Thursday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Stephen Speildenner, 50, changed his plea from not guilty to guilty to one count each of aggravated burglary, a felony of the first degree, and felonious assault, a second-degree felony, […]
POSTED: 05/14/20 at 12:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports According to Northwest Conference President Brad Mendenall, Leipsic has accepted an invitation to join the NWC, pending approval by the school board. The decision was made Thursday night. It’s expected the Vikings will join in time for the 2022-2023 school year, when Paulding leaves the NWC for the Green Meadows Conference. […]
POSTED: 05/14/20 at 11:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation, which presents Van Wert Live events, is regretfully canceling the June Feel Good Friday Concerts in Fountain Park, due to the Ohio ban on mass gatherings. Canceled concerts include Walden (June 5), Farewell Angelina (June 12), Rumours (June 19), and The Wayfarers (June 26). These […]
POSTED: 05/14/20 at 9:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor It was set to be another exciting track and field season at Lincolnview High School, but like so many other things in the world of sports and beyond, it was wiped out by COVID-19. Head coach Matt Langdon lost some outstanding talent to graduation, including state qualifiers Jacob Keysor, Alek Bowersock, […]
POSTED: 05/14/20 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Editor’s note: This is one of a series of articles in conjunction with Paulding County’s bicentennial celebration. KIM SUTTON/for the Van Wert independent PAULDING – All aboard, as we continue with the history of Paulding County railroads and their forgotten towns. The second railroad to cross Paulding County ran north and south through Cecil, Paulding […]
POSTED: 05/13/20 at 10:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News
POSTED: 05/13/20 at 10:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Three people were arraigned on grand jury indictments in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday. Sean Laderer, 47, of New Hampshire (Ohio), pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, each a felony of the first degree, and one count of gross sexual imposition, a third-degree felony. A $500,000 cash […]
POSTED: 05/13/20 at 10:30 pm. FILED UNDER: News