Van Wert independent sports After guiding their respective teams to 2021 Northwest Conference championships, Lincolnview’s Brad Doidge and Eric Fishpaw have earned Coach of the Year accolades. Doidge led the softball team to a 22-3 (8-0 NWC) record this spring while Fishpaw guided the baseball team to an 18-8 (8-0 NWC) mark. Both teams captured […]
POSTED: 05/20/21 at 12:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview pitcher Landon Price has been named Division IV Northwest District Player of the Year. Price, a junior who has commited to Ohio State University, has been dominate on the mound this season with a record of 7-0, an ERA of 0.00 and 99 strikeouts. Two teammates also earned First Team […]
POSTED: 05/20/21 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Lima man entered pleas to charge of attempted murder and felonious assault during arraignment hearings held this past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Rae’Quaun Thomas, 19, pleaded not guilty to one count each of attempted murder, a felony of the first degree, and felonious assault, a second-degree felony […]
POSTED: 05/19/21 at 11:28 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information Van Wert Civic Theatre is offering two youth theatre experiences this summer for area young people. On Wednesday, May 26, and Thursday, May 27, at 6:30 p.m. directors Amy Boley, Emily Gehle, and Alyssa Taylor will hold auditions forSchoolhouse Rock Live Jr. Performances are scheduled for June 24, 25, 26 at 7:30 […]
POSTED: 05/19/21 at 11:26 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Forward and Alexander & Bebout teams are removing the unsafe aluminum canopy and the faux facade of The Kauke & McCurdy Block (also known as The Oddfellows Building), unveiling the eclectic historical facade of this multi-storefront building. The cast-iron beams and transom windows pay homage to late 1860s construction of the 100-103 […]
POSTED: 05/19/21 at 11:20 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information Van Wert High School Principal Bob Priest has set guidelines for this Sunday’s graduation ceremony for the Class of 2021. The graduation ceremony, which will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, in the VWHS gymnasium. Parking is available in both the west parking lots (high school and middle school). Open entrances […]
POSTED: 05/19/21 at 11:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information Two Van Wert High School seniors have been awarded Believe in Ohio STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology, & Math) scholarships from The Ohio Academy of Science. Jamie Burenga and Sophie Rutkowski were among 46 students from 41 high schools who received the $1,000 scholarships, which can be used at any Ohio college, […]
POSTED: 05/19/21 at 11:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
Staff and submitted information Van Wert Live announces the return of live family entertainment to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Buckets N’ Boards, presented by Jeffery-Mohr Family Dentistry, will make its 2021 Ohio premiere at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 26. Tickets are priced from $15 and are on sale now for members. General sales begin […]
POSTED: 05/18/21 at 11:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information The Peony Festival’s Pageant Committee announces the upcoming Peony Festival Pageant selection ceremony, under the direction of Pageant Director Kim Ousley, to crown the festival’s Queen Jubilee XLVI. This year’s pageant, which includes nine contestants from local schools, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 5, in the S.F. Goedde Building […]
POSTED: 05/18/21 at 11:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information This spring, look for some new birdhouses in city parks. That’s because Habitat for Humanity of Van Wert County has teamed up with Vantage Career Center, the Van Wert Parks Department, and local businesses and organizations to raise funds for a new house — and houses for birds. The Carpentry Class […]
POSTED: 05/18/21 at 11:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News