Van Wert independent sports Baseball Van Wert 4 New Haven 3 NEW HAVEN (IN) – A run in the sixth inning snapped a tie and gave state ranked Van Wert (No. 11, Division II) a 4-3 win over New Haven on Monday. Luke Wessell grounded out but scored Aidan Pratt, who had tripled in the […]
POSTED: 05/04/21 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Tuesday, May 4, is Primary Election Day in Ohio this year. Ballot issues are slim this year, with two Van Wert City Council primary races and two replacement levies sought by the Van Wert County Council on Aging. Republican voters will decide both City Council primary races, as the only Democrats running […]
POSTED: 05/03/21 at 11:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates Monday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Long-term care/nursing facility testing orderGovernor DeWine announced on Monday that a new Ohio Department of Health order will exempt fully vaccinated staff in nursing homes and assisted living facilities from […]
POSTED: 05/03/21 at 11:30 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information Van Wert Health has announced an initiative to administer sports physicals for local student athletes who attend four schools in the surrounding area. In order to play school sports, all student athletes are required by state law to receive an annual physical each academic year for health and safety reasons. “Our […]
POSTED: 05/03/21 at 11:25 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — The girls and boys basketball state tournaments will stay in Dayton for at least the next three years. The University of Dayton and the Ohio High School Athletic Association announced Monday that both tournaments will be hosted at UD Arena for the next three years. UD Arena had already […]
POSTED: 05/03/21 at 9:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Staff and submitted information Van Wert Civic Theatre announces the return of live theatre as Last Tango in Little Grimley opens Friday, May 7, for a six-performance run. This 45-minute comedic romp features four VWCT actors portraying members of a local dramatic society. Actually, they are the only four members left. If this group is to survive, […]
POSTED: 05/03/21 at 6:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
Jason and Sharon Trentman cut the ribbon to officially open their animal grooming and boarding service, Spike’s Play Place, located in the former veterinarian’s office at 11251 Van Wert-Decatur Road in Van Wert, on Saturday, surrounded by family, friends and Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce staff members. The business provides a number of services, […]
POSTED: 05/03/21 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert’s Luke Wessell fires a pitch during Saturday’s game against Northwestern at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton and Jacob Place (below) swings at a Warriors pitch. Wessell pitched four innings of one-hit ball in relief and Place had a game high three hits, including two doubles. The Cougars won 4-3 (see game recap below). […]
POSTED: 05/03/21 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports DAYTON – Ethan Rupert’s RBI double in the ninth inning gave Van Wert a thrilling 4-3 win over Northwestern at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton on Saturday night. Jacob Place opened the final inning with a double to right field, then after a pair of outs, including a fielder’s choice, TJ […]
POSTED: 05/03/21 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports WAUSEON — Van Wert fell to 6-6 on the tennis season with a 3-2 loss at Wauseon on Saturday. The Cougars picked up wins at first singles with Micah Rager defeating Noah Becker 6-1, 2-6, 6-1, and at second singles, where Ian Cowan Evan Knittle topped Gavin Van Delin and Levi […]
POSTED: 05/03/21 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports