VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Service Club has initiated its annual search for area high school seniors who best exemplify the character trait of self-reliance. A presentation video and informational materials were provided to Van Wert, Lincolnview, and Crestview high schools, and Vantage Career Center in support of the program. The R.K. Thompson Self-Reliance […]
POSTED: 02/22/21 at 12:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — The Convoy Community Days Committee will be holding a Thirty-One Bag Bingo event on Saturday, March 13, at the Edgewood Park Building in Convoy. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., with regular bingo beginning at 10 that morning. Those interested can play 20 games of Bingo for $20. Grab a friend and […]
POSTED: 02/22/21 at 12:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
Junior Achievement of Van Wert County recently recognized Aflac and Benji Wise for their commitment to being a Partner Level sponsor, which provides the funding support for an entire programming series. Local JA programming is performed entirely by volunteers and reaches over 1,500 students each school year, focusing on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness. “The real […]
POSTED: 02/21/21 at 11:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Public Safety has received reports of a possible scam being perpetrated on Ohioans from scammers claiming to be from Ohio Homeland Security (OHS). Ohio residents have reported receiving phone calls from scammers claiming to be from OHS and informing the call recipients that their identity had […]
POSTED: 02/21/21 at 11:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor On January 22, Van Wert was 1-9 (0-4 WBL) with the lone win coming over Bryan but the Cougars flourished after that and posted 10 wins in 11 games, including a 44-39 victory over Parkway in the regular season finale at the Cougar’s Den on Saturday afternoon. “I’m real proud of […]
POSTED: 02/21/21 at 10:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Crestview Lady Knights are bound for the district tournament after claiming a sectional championship on their home court with a 60-32 win over Stryker on Saturday night (see recap below). Top-seeded Crestview will return to action Thursday night against North Central. Photo by Wyatt Richardson/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 02/21/21 at 10:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Crestview was crowned as a sectional champion at home on Saturday, while Lincolnview’s season came to an end in the sectional title game at Wayne Trace High School. Crestview 60 Styker 32 CONVOY — Cali Gregory scored 25 points and pulled down eight rebounds and No. 1 seed Crestview overwhelmed No. […]
POSTED: 02/21/21 at 10:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert’s Jayden Welker (pictured above) is state bound after finishing fifth in the 100 yard butterfly (53.18) at the Division II district tournament held Friday at Bowling Green State University. He’ll swim again Thursday at Canton McKinley High School. All other Cougar swimmers set personal records at the district tournament. 100 Backstroke: 31st (1:11.01 […]
POSTED: 02/21/21 at 10:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag features questions about girls tournament blowouts, Lincolnview’s chances in the tournament, league expansion and the Colts trading for Carson Wentz, plus a comment about Van Wert basketball. Q: What’s with all the lopsided girls basketball tournament scores? 66-6? 67-8? How is that even possible? Name withheld upon […]
POSTED: 02/21/21 at 10:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County will be launching a 21-Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge on Thursday, April 1, as part of a national movement to engage communities in anti-racist work. Participants receive a daily email directing them to 3-4 curated activities, such as reading an article, listening to a […]
POSTED: 02/20/21 at 12:58 am. FILED UNDER: News