Lincolnview made plays throughout the game during Saturday’s Division IV state championship game against No. 2 ranked Strasburg-Franklin. The Lancers hung with the Tigers throughout the contest as evidenced by a close 3-2 outcome. Photos courtesy of Hanna Young
POSTED: 06/06/22 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports COLUMBUS — Van Wert’s 4×200 meter relay team faced some heavy hitters in the OHSAA Division II finals at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Kendra Deehring, Macy Johnson, Danesha Branson and Sofi Houg went up against the likes of Toledo Central Catholic, Gilmour Academy, Akron Butchel and Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary’s, […]
POSTED: 06/06/22 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
POSTED: 06/06/22 at 12:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
POSTED: 06/06/22 at 12:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1 has announced the following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Van Wert County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. U.S 127, U.S. 224, and Marsh Road were closed June 1 for approximately 60 days to construct a roundabout at the […]
POSTED: 06/06/22 at 12:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff/submitted information The five Edward Jones financial advisors in Van Wert are sponsoring “Free Day at Camp Clay” from noon-6 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at Camp Clay, 9196 Liberty Union Road, Van Wert. For more information, contact any of the sponsoring financial advisors’ branches. They can be reached at 419.232-.2058 (Eric), 419.232.2057 (Trevor and Veronica), 419.238.0198 (Thaison), or 419.238.5581 (Ryan). Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 […]
POSTED: 06/06/22 at 12:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Steven R. Lane, 60, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022, at his home in Van Wert. He was born April 25, 1962, in Van Wert, the son of Betty J. (Hammons) Lane, who survives in Van Wert, and James Howard Lane Sr., who preceded him in death February 12, 2022. Other family survivors include his […]
POSTED: 06/05/22 at 7:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert Live announces the 2022 MasterChef Junior Live! Tour is coming to The Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, September 27, at 6:30 p.m. Serving up a perfectly balanced good time, the MasterChef Junior Live! Tour is traveling through more than 25 cities, including Van Wert. Featuring Season 8 winner, finalist, […]
POSTED: 06/04/22 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
POSTED: 06/04/22 at 7:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor AKRON — Another OHSAA State banner will go up inside the Lincolnview High School banner, and it’ll be a first – Lancer softball. In their first ever state semifinal appearance, the Lancers scored four runs in the fourth and went on to defeat perennial power Hillsdale 5-2 at Akron Firestone Stadium on […]
POSTED: 06/03/22 at 8:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports