VW independent staff/submitted information GREENVILLE — After spending the past few years searching for ways to address its paramedic staffing shortages, Spirit EMS has gone halfway around the world, literally, to begin solving this manpower challenge. Last week, Spirit EMS President/CEO Brian K. Hathaway welcomed three Australian paramedics to Spirit’s workforce, making it one of […]
POSTED: 12/18/23 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik recently announced awards for projects that will help protect Ohioans from the dangers of toxic lead. The Lead Safe Ohio program will allocate $84 million to support lead mitigation and prevention projects in residential properties, […]
POSTED: 12/18/23 at 4:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Members of the Van Wert Rotary Club auction committee stopped by the Van Wert County Fairgrounds to present the Van Wert County Agricultural Society a check for $25,783.42, proceeds from the 2023 Van Wert Rotary Club Tailgate Auction held November 11 at the fairgrounds. The donation will go towards a digital sign to be placed […]
POSTED: 12/18/23 at 4:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY – After dropping a heartbreaker to Spencerville in the conference opener on Friday, Crestview looked to bounce back on Saturday, but it didn’t look good early in the fourth quarter. The Knights (5-1) trailed 39-31 with just under six minutes left, but went on a 10-0 run, including a basket and […]
POSTED: 12/18/23 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
As expected, Crestview and Wayne Trace went down to the wire and then some on Saturday night. The two rivals needed double overtime to settle things and when the final buzzer sounded, Crestview claimed a 52-49 victory. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 12/18/23 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor KALIDA — Van Wert trailed Kalida for the better part of the first half and the Cougars needed a spark to get over the hump. That spark came from freshman guard Keaten Welch, who drained a deep trey from the right wing with just over two minutes to go until halftime. It […]
POSTED: 12/18/23 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Crestview finished second behind team champion Columbus Grove and Lincolnview was fourth at the Lincolnview Invitational, held Saturday at Lincolnview High School. In addition, a split squad Van Wert Cougar team finished sixth in the team standings. The Knights had one second place finisher – Levi Grace, who was the runner-up at […]
POSTED: 12/18/23 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports COLDWATER — A split squad Van Wert team finished ninth out of 21 teams at the Coldwater Cavalier Pool on Saturday. Owen Bates was Van Wert’s highest placer, finishing third in the 106 pound finals with an 8-5 decision over Cooper Buck of Benjamin Logan. Jay County (IN) was crowned as the […]
POSTED: 12/18/23 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information In front of a full house at Olympic Lanes, St. Marys Memorial swept Van Wert in WBL bowling action on Saturday. The Cougars fell 2,660-2,438. Top scores of the day came from Tristan Blackmore (204), Christan Thatcher (184), Logan Sutton (177) and Hayden Davis (170). High two game totals for the […]
POSTED: 12/18/23 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are this week’s high school basketball broadcast schedules for radio stations 99.7 WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games will air live. Monday, December 18 WKSD: Lincolnview at Wayne Trace (girls) Thursday, December 21 WKSD: Fort Jennings at Wayne Trace (girls) Friday, December 22 WKSD: Delphos St. John’s at Crestview (boys)WERT: Van […]
POSTED: 12/18/23 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports