VW independent sports DELPHOS — Lincolnview sailed to the Delphos St. John’s Invitational boys’ title on Saturday, while the girls narrowly placed third out of six teams. Conner Baldauf and Evan Johns finished 1-2 in the 800 meter run with times of 2:13.90 and 2:15.93. Baldauf and Jackson Robinson took the top two spots in […]
POSTED: 04/25/22 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Softball Crestview 8 Shawnee 6Crestview 17 Shawnee 4 (six innings) LIMA — The Lady Knights ran their record to 16-1 with a pair of wins at Shawnee on Saturday. Crestview won the first game 8-6, with Micheala Lugabihl striking out nine and collecting two doubles and three RBIs at the plate. Katelyn […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor With less than 10 days left until the May 3 primary election, Van Wert City Schools officials and the Eggerss Stadium Renovation Committee made a big push to urge voters to approve a 20-year bond issue to raise $5 million to renovate and improve the historic downtown stadium. Sunday’s Preserve the Pride […]
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Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Michael Bolton belts out a tune for his fans during Sunday night’s performance at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. The popular singer, who has sold over 65 million records worldwide, delighted the crowd with his talents. Photo courtesy of Amanda Loughridge
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VW independent news In-person early voting hours have been extended this week. Registered voters may cast ballots at the Van Wert County Board of Elections Office, 1362 E. Ervin Rd., Van Wert, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday, April 29. In addition, the Board of Elections office will be open between 8 a.m. […]
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The Middle Point Fire Department battled a Sunday morning fire that destroyed a shed and did significant damage to a home on Westwood Drive Sunday morning. No one was injured and Chief Craig King said the blaze was sparked by a nearby open burn that spread to the affected area. MPFD was later called on […]
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VW independent staff and submitted information Van Wert was the destination for exploration for Parkway Elementary’s second grade Class of Star Students. Van Wert Live presented a Niswonger behind the scenes experience that provided a chance for the students to be a star for the day on Thursday. Tour guides Gary Taylor, Mary Pope, Tina […]
POSTED: 04/22/22 at 9:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The following Ohio Department of Transportation construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Van Wert County the week of April 25. All outlined work is weather permitting. U.S. 30 work U.S. 30 between the Marsh Road overhead and John Brown Road will be temporarily restricted to the driving (right) lane on April […]
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Van Wert High School is inviting community members to experience the Living Literature presentations Monday, May 16, in Room 102. Juniors in Mrs. Wilhelm’s English 11 class have been studying various works of literature, and the culminating event is a 3-D experience representing a scene from one of the wide ranging literary works they analyzed […]
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VW independent staff and submitted information The Young Professionals of Van Wert County (YPVW) will host a special event to raise awareness about changes happening in the Van Wert community. “Coffee and Convos” will highlight local community leaders and organizations who are implementing new programs, campaigns, events, or initiatives that would be beneficial to share […]
POSTED: 04/22/22 at 8:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News