VW independent staff A new record high temperature was set in Van Wert on Friday. According to Van Wert County EMA Director Rick McCoy, Friday’s official high was 65 degrees, breaking the previous record high of 63 degrees, set on February 9, 2001.
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VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 324, legislation that creates a temporary non-refundable tax credit on sales of E15 and higher blended biofuels of 5 cents per gallon. The measure is spearheaded by State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky). If ultimately approved, the […]
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VW independent staff The future of Van Wert City council committees will be discussed during a “Council of the Whole” meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, February 12, in Council Chambers on the second floor of the Municipal Building, 515 E. Main St. The meeting will be followed by council’s regular monthly meeting at 6:30 […]
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Submitted information PAULDING — Get ready for a “wine-derful” time at the annual John Paulding Historical Society Wine Tasting on Saturday, March 16. The doors will open for the movie-themed event at 6 p.m. and the fun will get underway at 7 p.m. with a selection of tasty wines and cheeses, plus door prizes, silent […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Delphos Jefferson built up a 10-point lead at halftime then held off Lincolnview down the stretch for a 46-43 victory on Friday. It was the 10th straight loss by the Lancers (4-14, 0-6 NWC). Lincolnview scored the first bucket of the game on a Reide Jackson layup but from there the visiting […]
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Lincolnview and Delphos Jefferson played to a three point game, with the Wildcats winning it 46-43 on Friday. A full game story can be found above. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
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VW independent sports Kenton 65 Van Wert 61 (OT) KENTON — The Wildcats trailed 34-16 at halftime but rallied to stun Van Van Wert in overtime 65-61 on Friday. It was Van Wert’s eighth straight loss. Kenton’s Ethan Yoder scored 10 of his 20 points in the third quarter, including a deep buzzer beating trey […]
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VW independent sports/submitted information KENTON — Van Wert grapplers made the most of a trip to Kenton, defeating the Wildcats 77-6 on Thursday. Individual Results are as follows: 132 – Renson Spear (V) fall in 5:29 over Karson Davis (K) 6-0 VW138 – Devon Burker (V) forfeit 12-0 VW144 – Briggs Wallace (V) forfeit 18-0 […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — Crestview wrestled well but came up short in a 42-31 non-conference dual match against Division II Bryan on Thursday. The big match of the night came at 150 pounds, where Crestview’s Levi Grace earned picked up a win via major decision over his state ranked opponent. “Levi had the biggest […]
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VW independent sports Here are final scores of area boys high school basketball games played on Friday, February 9. WBL Celina 55 Defiance 47 (OT)Elida 58 St. Marys Memorial 49Kenton 65 Van Wert 61 (OT)Ottawa-Glandorf 55 Shawnee 41Wapakoneta 36 Bath 31 PCL Miller City 54 Kalida 46Ottoville 58 Continental 23 NWC Columbus Grove 47 Bluffton […]
POSTED: 02/09/24 at 10:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports