Submitted information Encore Drive-In Nights launches as the must-see concert feature experience of the summer, with shows to air at drive-in and outdoor theaters across the United States and Canada. These all-new performances will be filmed exclusively for each one-night-only event, and include cinematic interviews and storytelling. The concert experience will deliver a front-row look […]
POSTED: 07/11/20 at 12:33 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
VW independent/submitted information LIMA — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Van Wert County next week, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1. All outlined work is weather permitting. Ohio 49, between the village of Willshire and U.S. 224, will be restricted through the work zone for finishing work following […]
POSTED: 07/11/20 at 12:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — Crestview broke open a close game with a six-run fifth inning and the Knights went on to defeat Lincolnview 12-6 on Friday night. Already leading 6-4 entering the bottom of the fifth, Tyler Hart walked, Mason Penix was hit by a pitch, then Ian Bailey singled to load the […]
POSTED: 07/10/20 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert jumped out to a 6-0 first inning lead and never looked back on the way to a 11-0 five inning win over visiting Delphos St. John’s on Friday night. Along with the early lead, Ethan Rupert went the distance on the mound and held the Blue Jays in check, […]
POSTED: 07/10/20 at 9:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert County Health District report that the county now has 44 confirmed cases of the Covid-19 virus. The 43rd case is between 30 and 39 years old, while the 44th case is between 70 and 79 years old. There are currently 17 active cases, with one hospitalization and 26 people recovered. One person […]
POSTED: 07/10/20 at 2:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Note: Crestview capped off the 2011 high school softball season with a Division IV runner-up finish, while track and field athletes from Crestview and Van Wert enjoyed a good showing in Columbus. Below is a recap as it appeared on the June 6, 2011 VW independent sports page. Van Wert independent sports Several local athletes […]
POSTED: 07/10/20 at 3:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert enjoyed an impressive shutout win on the road, while Lincolnview, minus nine starters, lost a run rule game at Wayne Trace in summer season baseball action on Thursday. Van Wert 6 Kalida 0 KALIDA — Owen Treece shut down Kalida, allowing just two hits and striking out eight to […]
POSTED: 07/10/20 at 3:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This bonus edition of Random Thoughts is centered around the prospects of the 2020 college football season, including thoughts on the Big 10’s decision to play conference-only games because of COVID-19, the impact on MAC schools, Notre Dame’s season and the college football playoff. Ivy League In some ways, the Ivy […]
POSTED: 07/10/20 at 3:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Humane Society is ready to launch its $600,000 capital campaign to fund the construction of a new facility to replace its existing building on Bonnewitz Avenue. “Our campaign initiative started well before the challenges presented by covid-19. Problems with the current facility persist,” said Board President Deb Sealscott. […]
POSTED: 07/09/20 at 10:31 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County General Health District is asking that local residents be respectful of each other — especially to community members mourning the loss of a loved one. The statement was made in connection with the report of the first county Covid-19 death on Wednesday. County health officials noted that their […]
POSTED: 07/09/20 at 10:30 pm. FILED UNDER: News