VW independent/submitted information LIMA — Area Girl Scouts began selling cookies at booths in their communities this past weekend. With the safety of girls and families the highest priority, area residents will see many precautions, such as masks, sanitizer, and contactless credit card payment options, as well as new formats like drive-through booths. The pandemic […]
POSTED: 02/15/21 at 12:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor For the second Saturday in a row, Van Wert’s Aidan Pratt helped the Cougars pull out a win with some late game heroics. The 6-4 sophomore forward, who drained a game winning triple as time expired against St. Henry, hit a free throw with no time left in regulation against state […]
POSTED: 02/14/21 at 10:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports ARLINGTON — Collin Overholt scored 19 points, Creed Jessee added 17 and Lincolnview rallied from a five point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat Arlington 62-60 on Saturday night. The Lancers and Red Devils were deadlocked 11-11 after the first quarter, with Clayton Leeth accounting for five of Lincolnview’s points […]
POSTED: 02/14/21 at 10:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Second chance points by Crestview were a big factor in Saturday’s 50-43 win over county rival Van Wert in the regular season finale for both teams. Despite missing three starters due to injuries, the Lady Knights controlled the boards on the offensive end in the first half and turned several missed […]
POSTED: 02/14/21 at 10:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports NAPOLEON — Van Wert’s boys’ bowling team made some noise at Saturday’s Division II sectionals by placing second at River City Bowl-A-Way in Napoleon and qualifying for the district tournament. Aidyn Sidle and Jacob Place both placed in the top 10 individual scores, with Sidle finishing sixth with a high game […]
POSTED: 02/14/21 at 10:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag features questions about district basketball venues and the state tournament, seeding at the Division IV Elida district, plus a comment about Van Wert boys’ basketball. Q: I’m confused. Will district basketball games be played at the higher seed’s court or at a neutral site? I’ve seen and […]
POSTED: 02/14/21 at 10:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Van Wert overcame a slow start and rolled by Bath 81-55 on Legends of the Game night at the Cougar’s Den. Before the game, the school’s 11 1,000 point scorers were honored: Chuck Thompson, Kenny Sullivan; Jon Bagley, Chris Crosby, Pat Jackson, Quincy Cloud, Joe Gardner, Cory Sinning, Chris Morrow, Jacoby […]
POSTED: 02/12/21 at 11:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Crestview 48 Paulding 43 PAULDING — In a game that turned out to be a defensive struggle, Crestview defeated Paulding 48-43 on Friday night. The Panthers (6-10, 2-4 NWC) jumped out to an 8-1 advantage and led 11-7 after the first quarter, with Payton Beckman scoring seven points in period. Crestview […]
POSTED: 02/12/21 at 11:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information The staff of YMCA Camp Clay and the YMCA of Van Wert County recently received Van Wert Health’s generous donation to the YMCA Camp Clay “Send a Kid to Camp” Scholarship fund. Camp Clay and the Y have partnered with Van Wert Health for many years to help provide safe and affordable […]
POSTED: 02/12/21 at 11:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Tenneco (formerly Federal-Mogul) has a long and proud history of community service with its willingness to help its neighbors through both financial support and volunteerism. The employees of the local Tenneco plant have demonstrated their support of United Way through individual donations, while Tenneco is also a valued partner in United Way […]
POSTED: 02/12/21 at 11:26 pm. FILED UNDER: News