Van Wert independent sports Here are final scores of area boys’ high school basketball games played on Saturday, January 23. PCL Kalida 57 Leipsic 34 Non-conference Ayersville 45 Delphos Jefferson 40Botkins 55 New Bremen 44Columbus Grove 68 Van Buren 31Continental 52 North Central 38Crestview 48 Celina 40 (OT)Defiance 53 Springfield 45Delphos St. John’s 70 Spencerville […]
POSTED: 01/23/21 at 10:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Jerome Bollenbacher, 95, of Rockford, was born May 5, 1925, in Rockford, to Victor and Martha (Fahncke) Bollenbacher, who both preceded him in death. He died Thursday, January 21, 2021, at The Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. Jerome was the oldest brother to Lloyd, Don, Cliff, and Jane. He grew up in Rockford, graduating […]
POSTED: 01/23/21 at 10:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
William Howard Jr., 91, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died at his residence Friday afternoon, January 22, 2021. He was born June 10, 1929 in Bedford, Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife, Diane (Berryman) Howard; six children, Kristie Simkins, Will Howard, George Howard, Don Howard, Carie Howard, and Carol Payne; many grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Senior Master […]
POSTED: 01/23/21 at 6:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Creed Jessee (32) drives through Allen East defenders on the way to a basket on Friday night. Jessee finished with 26 points and 15 rebounds and the Lancers cruised to an 86-48 win over the Mustangs. Collin Overholt added 16 points and Aaron Cavinder scored 15 for the Lancers (9-2, 3-0 NWC) Lincolnview will play […]
POSTED: 01/23/21 at 1:09 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports LIMA — It was the George Mangas Show at Lappin Gymnasium on Friday night, as the Shawnee senior scored 37 points to lead the top-ranked Indians by Van Wert 72-46. Shawnee (14-0, 5-0 WBL) has won 43 consecutive regular season games, while Van Wert fell to 1-9 (0-5 WBL). The 6-4 […]
POSTED: 01/23/21 at 12:24 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Kalen Etzler (above) slams in two points while Nathan Lichtle (below) puts up a shot during Friday night’s Northwest Conference game against Ada. The Knights had no trouble with the Bulldogs, racing out to a whopping 29-9 first quarter lead on the way to a 72-31 victory. Etzler finished with 22 points and Lichtle added […]
POSTED: 01/23/21 at 12:23 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information PAULDING – Crestview won a nail biter against Lincolnview with a final match victory by Levi Grace in the 126-pound bout to break a 30-30 tie and give Crestview the win 33-30 on Thursday. To get things started, Lincolnview’s Dylan Hensley (132) came back with six late points in the third […]
POSTED: 01/23/21 at 12:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information WAPAKONETA — Van Wert High School’s boys and girls swimming teams traveled to the Wapakoneta YMCA to compete in a dual meet against the Redskins on Thursday and both Cougar teams lost a hard fought battle. Athletes placing first in events included Ian Rex, Gage Wannemacher, Jayden Welker and Octavius Tucker. Boys results […]
POSTED: 01/23/21 at 12:08 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Due to an increased number of complaints from local school bus drivers, the Van Wert Police Department is releasing information on what Ohio law requires motorists to do when approaching a stopped school bus. VWPD Lieutenant Doug Weigle noted that people need to be aware that school buses are now equipped with […]
POSTED: 01/22/21 at 11:48 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Developmental screenings for children ages 3-5 will be offered to residents of the following Van Wert County school districts: Lincolnview, Parkway, Spencerville, and Wayne Trace, and Delphos City Schools in both Van Wert and Allen counties. The screenings will be held at Thomas Edison Early Childhood Center on North Franklin Street in […]
POSTED: 01/22/21 at 11:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News