Van Wert independent sports Volleyball Celina 3 Van Wert 0 CELINA — Celina swept Van Wert, posting a 25-14, 25-15, 25-6 win over Van Wert in Thursday’s Western Buckeye League opener. Carlee Young had a team high eight digs, while Marianna Ickes had seven digs and a pair of kills. Finley Foster finished with six […]
POSTED: 08/27/21 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview senior Tristan Taylor gives chase during Thursday’s non-conference soccer match against Miller City. Unfortunately for the Lancers, the Wildcats scored a pair of goals and recorded a 2-0 victory. Lincolnview (0-3) is scheduled to play Lima Central Catholic at 2 p.m. Saturday at Spartan Stadium. Photo courtesy of Hanna Young
POSTED: 08/27/21 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced an important change regarding the 2021 football playoffs. Due to an increasing number of games being canceled due to COVID-19, the minimum number of rated varsity football games that a school must play has been lowered to five games instead of […]
POSTED: 08/27/21 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Independent staff and submitted information The Music Pavilion is located on the north side of the Administration Building and will feature some of the top artists in Christian music. Opening night, Tuesday, August 31, will feature regional artist Randy Long. Long’s upbeat style is a combination of country and southern gospel. The concert will begin at […]
POSTED: 08/27/21 at 12:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information Off Stage Productions has announced the cast and crew for its fall dinner theatre production of The Wild Women of Winedale, a Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy. Directors Matt Krol and Travis Nihiser say they are thrilled to be working with such a diverse and talented group of performers — both audience-favorite […]
POSTED: 08/27/21 at 12:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Call for Entry! Our 44th annual Photography Exhibit is ramping up and we need your photographs! Open to both adults and youth, amateur or professional, this exhibit is a great way to earn prize money! Entry forms are available online at wassenbergartcenter.org or can be picked up at the art center. Forms can be emailed by request at info@wassenbergartcenter.org. The exhibit will […]
POSTED: 08/26/21 at 11:53 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Independent staff and submitted information As of Thursday, the Van Wert County General Health District reports an additional death of a resident of Van Wert County who tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths for county residents to 57. The age range of the deceased is between 60 and 69 years. The health department […]
POSTED: 08/26/21 at 9:25 pm. FILED UNDER: News
As expected, Week No. 1 of the high school football season produced some good games and some that weren’t so close. That can be said about any week of any given season but there’s the great unknown in the first week, especially with new and different matchups or with teams that have new coaches and/or […]
POSTED: 08/26/21 at 3:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports DELPHOS – Evan Scarlett was the match medalist and led Crestview a 182-194 victory over Fort Jennings at Delphos Country Club on Wednesday. Scarlett fired a 41 for the Knights, followed by Will Sharpe (44), Trey Skelton (45) and Brady Petrie (52). Gavin Schimmoeller led the Musketeers with a 43. The […]
POSTED: 08/26/21 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer Despite losing one day to heavy fog and three delays caused by early morning fog, Van Wert City Schools Superintendent Mark Bagley said the start of the new school year has been excellent. His remarks came during Wednesday’s monthly Board of Education meeting and he noted the district is up nearly 75 […]
POSTED: 08/26/21 at 12:30 am. FILED UNDER: News