Van Wert independent sports St. Marys Memorial 77 Van Wert 58 (boys) ST. MARYS — An 11-0 first quarter run sparked St. Marys Memorial to a 77-58 Western Buckeye League win over Van Wert on Tuesday night. Aidan Pratt’s three pointer pulled the Cougars to within one, 13-12, but the Roughriders scored the next 11 […]
POSTED: 01/19/21 at 11:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information BRYAN — The Van Wert High School boys and girls swimming teams traveled to the Williams County YMCA to compete in a mini-invitational against the Bryan Golden Bears and the Bath Wildcats. The Cougar boys finished in second place while the girls finished third. Swimmers placing first in individual events included Ian Rex, […]
POSTED: 01/19/21 at 11:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information The Lincolnview Local board of Education will meet in special session at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Neubrecht Lecture Hall for a board work session. No board action is anticipated.
POSTED: 01/19/21 at 11:43 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Charles Wayne Sheets, 58, of Woodburn, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Charles grew up in San Pierre, Indiana, and graduated from North Judson High School; additionally, he graduated from ITT with an associate’s degree in electrical engineering and then graduated from Ivy Tech with an associate’s degree in Computer Science Technology. Charles […]
POSTED: 01/19/21 at 2:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor The latest edition of Random Thoughts centers around a record setting night, Lincolnview boys’ basketball, Division IV hoops, the Cleveland Browns and expanding the College Football Playoff. Long distance One night after losing to Lincolnview 65-58, the Bluffton Pirates put on quite a show from beyond the three point arc. The […]
POSTED: 01/19/21 at 4:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports DEFIANCE — Wrestlers from Van Wert and Lincolnview competed in the Ayersville Duals on Saturday. The hosts finished first among six teams, while Evergreen finished second. Van Wert was third, followed by Paulding, Lincolnview and Patrick Henry. Van Wert and Lincolnview results are listed below. Van Wert Van Wert 60 Paulding […]
POSTED: 01/19/21 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are this week’s high school basketball broadcast schedules for 99.7 WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games will air live. Schedules are subject to change due to COVID-19. WKSD Tuesday, January 19: Ottoville at Crestview Thursday, January 21: Ayersville at Antwerp (girls) Friday, January 22: Delphos Jefferson at Paulding Saturday, January […]
POSTED: 01/19/21 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information The YMCA has announced that YMCA Camp Clay has begun registering youths for its 2021 Summer Day Camp programs. YMCA Camp Clay will be hosting 10 weeks of summer day camps, beginning Monday, June 7, and running until Monday, August 9. The summer day camps are available to youths ages 6-14 years […]
POSTED: 01/19/21 at 12:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Central Insurance Companies has announced applications are now available for the scholarship program of the company’s Educational and Charitable Foundation. This scholarship program was developed to reward and support graduates seeking careers in the property and casualty insurance industry. Central has provided financial security, protection, and peace of mind to policyholders for […]
POSTED: 01/19/21 at 12:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Historic Main Street Van Wert announced the results of its 2021 Board of Director elections. The organization, founded in 2006, has a mission to stimulate growth and development in Historic Downtown Van Wert. The 2021 executive committee will be President Nick Boley, Vice President Quincy Thompson, Secretary Dennis Cummings, and Andrew Bashore, […]
POSTED: 01/19/21 at 12:25 am. FILED UNDER: News