Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview 2 Wayne Trace 0Lincolnview 2 Hicksville 0 The Lancers swept Saturday’s Volley for the Cure tri-match by defeating Wayne Trace 25-20, 25-11 then topping Hicksville 25-17, 25-13 at Lincolnview High School. Against Wayne Trace, Kendall Bollenbacher had 13 kills and nine digs, while Breck Evans finished with 15 assists. Allie […]
POSTED: 10/04/21 at 4:11 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports COLDWATER — Coldwater scored three goals in the second half to pull away from Crestview 5-2 on Saturday. Adessa Alvarez scored and had an assist for the Lady Knights, while Katelyn Castle had a goal. Ava Giere scored two of her three goals after halftime while Ellie Schneider and Avery Knapke […]
POSTED: 10/04/21 at 4:08 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports The Monday Mailbag will return on Monday, October 11. In the meantime, if you have a local, college or pro sports question or comment for the next Monday Mailbag, please send it via email it to sports@thevwindependent.com. You may choose to have your name included or withheld.
POSTED: 10/04/21 at 4:07 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are this week’s high school and college football broadcast schedules for 99.7 WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games will air live and games are subject to change due to COVID-19. Friday, October 8 WKSD: Antwerp at Paulding, 6:20 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff.WERT: Kenton at Van Wert, 6:30 p.m. pregame, […]
POSTED: 10/04/21 at 4:07 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Downtown Delphos will soon look much different as demolition of six long vacant and neglected buildings is underway in the 300 block of West Main Street. The work is somewhat reminiscent of the February demolition of the Home Guards building on Main Street in downtown Van Wert. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 10/04/21 at 4:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce will present a Salute to Small Business Awards series the week of November 15. Chamber businesses will be recognized in several different categories including: Small Business of the YearCharitable Non-ProfitEmerging Business of the YearDowntown ChampionWomen in BusinessPalate PleaserThe “Woo”Community Youth ChampionCommunity Collaborator To nominate candidates and […]
POSTED: 10/04/21 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent news Van Wert City Schools Superintendent Mark Bagley will take to local radio airwaves this week to share more information and discuss a proposed bond issue to renovate Eggerss Stadium. The Board of Education recently approved a resolution to start the process that will put the issue before voters in May of […]
POSTED: 10/04/21 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news/submitted information FOA (Families of Addicts) is scheduled to bring Rise Together to all Van Wert County high schools – Crestview, Lincolnview, Van Wert, Vantage Career Center and Delphos Jefferson this week. Rise Together has made more than 450 presentations and spoke to more than 200,000 students on issues such as mental health, […]
POSTED: 10/04/21 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Ohio’s early voting period for the November 2 general election begins on Tuesday, giving registered voters in Van Wert County and statewide plenty of time to head to the polls before Election Day. A number of local races and issues will be on the ballot and the VW independent will highlight those […]
POSTED: 10/01/21 at 11:29 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Community and all Cougar Fans are invited to join the Van Wert High School Athletic Booster Club for their annual homecoming parade at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 6. The parade will start at the corner of Jefferson and Sycamore streets and will continue on Jefferson before ending at Fountain Park. […]
POSTED: 10/01/21 at 11:28 pm. FILED UNDER: News