SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This week’s edition of Random Thoughts centers around Lancer softball and baseball, new football divisions and region assignments, Spencerville, Lancers in Akron Lincolnview Lancer softball and baseball players, coaches, parents and fans have a lot to be proud of. The two teams found themselves in Akron on successive weekends and both played […]
POSTED: 06/14/22 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the new divisional breakdowns for the 2022 high school football season, along with playoff regional assignments. The OHSAA Board of Directors approved the new divisions during its June meeting late last week. Notable changes are coming to some members of the Northwest […]
POSTED: 06/13/22 at 1:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Country flare… Van Wert Live’s Feel Good Fridays, a gift to the region from The Van Wert County Foundation, continues its journey into the heart of Summer. Live music provides a euphoric environment on Friday nights in downtown Van Wert. People converge upon Fountain Park from near and far for the purpose of experiencing the […]
POSTED: 06/13/22 at 9:30 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Friday June 10, 2022 2:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area in the City of Van Wert to assist Van Wert Police Department with an uncooperative person. 2:40 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence in the Village of Willshire for a medical alarm. 6:01 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a […]
POSTED: 06/13/22 at 9:21 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff and submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio today became the 23rd state to allow citizens to carry a concealed handgun without a permit today, and Attorney General Dave Yost said firearms training is more important now than ever. “Just because you’re not legally required to get training doesn’t mean it’s not a good […]
POSTED: 06/13/22 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview senior baseball players Landon Price, Carson Fox and Cole Binkley share the Division IV OHSAA state runner-up trophy at Canal Park in Akron. The Lancers fell to Russia 10-4 in Saturday’s title game, marking back-to-back runner-up finishes for Lincolnview. A game story can be found on the Sports page. Photo courtesy of Pam Price
POSTED: 06/13/22 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news It appears the Lincolnview school board is ready to proceed with plans to add on to the existing elementary building. The board has scheduled a special meeting for 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, to vote on a resolution for a classroom wing addition, kindergarten renovation, elementary entrance/elementary administrative office renovation, elementary library […]
POSTED: 06/13/22 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Cars of all sizes, shapes and age, along with motorcycles and trucks took to the streets of downtown Van Wert for Van Wert Freedom Cruise II on Saturday night. Plenty of people took advantage of pleasant weather to come out and enjoy the cars as they traveled along Main St. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 06/13/22 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information LIMA — The following construction projects are expected to affect highways in Van Wert County this week. All outlined work is weather permitting. U.S 127, U.S. 224, and Marsh Road closed June 1 for roundabout construction at the intersection. The projected is expected to take approzimately 60 days. U.S. […]
POSTED: 06/13/22 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff PAULDING — Ohio’s first fair of 2022 is underway in Paulding County. The fair will continue through Saturday, June 18, at the Paulding County Fairgrounds, 501 Fairground Drive, Paulding. Admission to this year’s fair is free and rides are free from 1-10 p.m. each day, with an hour break from 5-6 p.m. […]
POSTED: 06/13/22 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News