VW independent sports PAULDING — No. 1 seed Crestview had no trouble with No. 13 seed Edgerton Monday night. The Lady Knights rolled to a 20-5 first quarter lead and went on a 60-16 victory to capture a Division IV sectional championship at Paulding High School. Crestview led 41-14 at halftime and 54-16 after three […]
POSTED: 02/22/22 at 5:09 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A big upset, Van Wert’s Jayden Welker, Juwan Howard and the final Associated Press poll of the season are among this week’s Random Thoughts. Upset This is why they play the games. On paper, it appeared No. 2 seed Ayersville would have little problem with No. 9 seed Lincolnview in the girls […]
POSTED: 02/22/22 at 5:09 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor No doubt you’ve noticed, gas prices have risen sharply in the past week, soaring by an average of 9.2 cents per gallon. GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio shows the average for self-serve unleaded is $3.32. The survey also shows gas prices in Ohio are 27.9 cents per gallon higher […]
POSTED: 02/22/22 at 4:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information COLUMBUS — A recent study shows economic stimulus checks meant to aid in the recovery of the COVID-19 pandemic contributed significantly to the record surge in Americans who died of opioid overdoses. The study, commissioned by the Ohio Attorney General’s Center for the Future of Forensic Science, is titled […]
POSTED: 02/22/22 at 4:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
This collision involving an SUV and a car occurred shortly before 3 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Washington and Main in downtown Van Wert. Both vehicles sustained significant damage but no injuries were reported at the scene. Photo courtesy of Tracy Heart
POSTED: 02/22/22 at 4:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news The Van Wert City Schools Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 23, in the First Federal Lecture Hall at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. The Lincolnview Local Schools Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. the same night in the Neubrecht Lecture Hall. […]
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VW independent news The Van Wert Chamber of Commerce invites the public to a Chamber Coffee from 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, February 23, at “The Castle”, one of the most iconic houses in the region, at 308 S. Washington St., Van Wert. Free coffee will be offered and those in attendance will be able to hear […]
POSTED: 02/22/22 at 4:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor AYERSVILLE — Elida turned the tables on Van Wert during Saturday’s Division II girls sectional semifinals at Ayersville High School. The two teams met in the regular season finale on February 10 with Van Wert posting a 41-38 win, but the Bulldogs won Saturday’s rematch, 41-32, to advance to the sectional finals. […]
POSTED: 02/21/22 at 4:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert’s Jayden Welker (middle) has qualified for the Division II boys state swimming and diving tournament after placing third at the BGSU district in the 200 yard individual medley event and fifth in the 100 meter butterfly. Welker will swim again at C.T. Branin Natatorium at Canton McKinley High School this week. Photo submitted
POSTED: 02/21/22 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports and submitted information BOWLING GREEN — Friday was a record-setting day for Van Wert swimmers at the Division II district swim meet at Bowling Green State University and one Cougar earned a spot in this week’s OHSAA State tournament. Jayden Welker advanced to State by placing third in the 200 yard individual […]
POSTED: 02/21/22 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports