VW independent sports ADA — Chalk up another invite win for Van Wert. The Cougars won the 16-team Ada Invitational at Ada War Memorial Park on Saturday, outdistancing runner-up Bluffton 134-116.5. The Lady Cougars (86.5) finished fourth out of 16 teams, behind Spencerville (111), Kenton (101) and Carey (88). The 4×800 meter relay team of […]
POSTED: 05/09/22 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Boys sectional baseball pairings were set around northwest Ohio on Sunday. In Division II, No. 4 seed Van Wert has a sectional semifinal bye and will travel to play Bryan in the finals at 5 p.m. Friday, May 20, with the winner advancing to the Archbold district semifinals. In Division IV, Lincolnview […]
POSTED: 05/09/22 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A downtown Van Wert fixture has closed its doors for good and now, all that’s left is to finish clearing out. One Hour Cleaners, 114 N. Washington St. opened in 1959 as One Hour Martinizing, then underwent a name change when Ron Roberts purchased the business 10 years later. Roberts, 77, said […]
POSTED: 05/06/22 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information A representative from the Ohio Treasurer’s office visited Van Wert recently to present the Van Wert County OSU Extension office with the Compass Award in recognition of their demonstrated excellence in the field of financial literacy education. In conjunction with National Financial Literacy Month, Treasurer Robert Sprague announced 59 county OSU Extension offices […]
POSTED: 05/06/22 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation will begin accepting undergraduate scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 school year on May 15. Scholarships are based on residency, high school that the student graduated from and college grade point average. They are available for any recognized field of study leading to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Students […]
POSTED: 05/06/22 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Historic Main Street Van Wert is inviting the community to attend the Main St. Van Wert Block Party from 4 p.m. until 12 a.m. Saturday, July 9, from Central Ave. between Washington St. and Market St. Live entertainment, food trucks, duck egg races, 4-mile run, kids activities, a cornhole tournament and DORA will […]
POSTED: 05/06/22 at 8:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Games that could have decided Northwest Conference champions in baseball and softball will have to wait a bit longer. Crestview was scheduled to host Lincolnview in baseball and softball on Thursday, but the games were postponed due to rain. The baseball game was rescheduled for 5 p.m. Monday. Lincolnview will enter the […]
POSTED: 05/06/22 at 8:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports and submitted information The Van Wert Parks and Recreation Department will offer a catfish fishing tournament from 6-11 a.m. Saturday, May 21st from 6am-11am. A pre-tournament meeting will be required at 5:30 a.m. at the southern reservoir boat dock. This is a payout tournament with first, second and third places receiving funds […]
POSTED: 05/06/22 at 8:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Thursday May 05, 2022 4:48 a.m. – Dispatched Grover Hill EMS to a location in Hoaglin Township for a subject with heart issues. 9:40 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to the Village of Ohio City for the report of a loose dog. 11:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the Village of Willshire […]
POSTED: 05/06/22 at 3:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A familiar face is returning to Vantage Career Center. During Thursday night’s Board of Education meeting, Wayne Trace Superintendent Benjamin Winans was hired as the career center’s new high school director, a position he held for three years before leaving in 2016 for Wayne Trace. He was given a four year contract […]
POSTED: 05/06/22 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News