Submitted information COLUMBUS — Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary High School senior Malaki Branham was announced as Ohio Mr. Basketball Wednesday by a statewide media panel. LeBron James won the Mr. Basketball Award in 2001, 2002 and 2003 while at St. Vincent-St. Mary. With Branham earning the award in 2021, the school now has a state-record […]
POSTED: 04/07/21 at 9:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Staff and submitted information BOWLING GREEN — ODOT officially kicked off its highway construction season with an event earlier this week, headlined by ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks. The event was held along Interstate 475 at Dorr Street in Toledo, where a $46.7 million project that began in November 2019 continues. Work is expected to be […]
POSTED: 04/07/21 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information CONVOY — The Convoy Community Foundation recently welcomed Shaun Putman as one of its newest trustees. Putman is a graduate of Van Wert High School, Miami University, and the University of Dayton School of Law. He now practices law in Van Wert as part of Putman Law Office LLC and lives […]
POSTED: 04/07/21 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information The Van Wert County General Health District is urging local businesses and individuals to be aware of upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics being offered. All clinics are open, with no appointment needed. Those wanting to participate should bring their insurance card and a photo ID. Clinic dates, times, and locations are as […]
POSTED: 04/07/21 at 7:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information The City of Van Wert will begin its brush pick-up program for 2021 on Monday, May 3. City residents should have their brush out by 7 a.m. that day. Place the brush next to curb and do not place it near poles, trees, etc. City workers will not pick up: Limbs larger […]
POSTED: 04/07/21 at 7:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
The events are coming, the events are coming! Summer art camps, the annual June Art Exhibit, Town Creek Live, evening classes … they are coming and we can’t wait to see you all again. Our online auction fundraiser is still going through April 30, giving you lots of time to shop for Mother’s Day or […]
POSTED: 04/07/21 at 6:06 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Van Wert independent sports Baseball and softball teams from Van Wert, Crestview and Lincolnview were in action Tuesday. Below is a recap of the games. Baseball Van Wert 4 Bath 3 LIMA — Owen Treece scored on an error in the seventh inning to give Van Wert a 4-3 win over Bath in the Western […]
POSTED: 04/07/21 at 3:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports DEFIANCE — Bolstered by strong relay teams, Van Wert cruised to victory in the season opener, finishing first on the boys and girls side at the five-way meet at Defiance on Tuesday. The Cougars finished with 136 team points to easily outdistance Defiance (99), St. Marys Memorial (89), Kalida (22) and […]
POSTED: 04/07/21 at 3:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview finished first at Tuesday’s home tri-meet with Ottoville and Crestview. The Lancers collected 133.5 team points, followed by Ottoville (120.5) and Crestview (92). The Lady Lancers finished with 71.5 team points, followed by Ottoville (67) and Crestview (35.5). First place finishers for Lincolnview included Jackson Robinson (1600 meter run, 5:04.6); […]
POSTED: 04/07/21 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert suffered a 3-2 loss to Bath in the Western Buckeye League opener on Tuesday. The Cougars won both doubles matches, with Micah Rager and Kaden Rager posting a 6-0, 6-0 win over Will Miller and Harrison Abrams at first doubles, and the second doubles team of Ian Cowan and […]
POSTED: 04/07/21 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports