Project seeks to ID county’s personality

VW independent/submitted information OHIO CITY — Two dozen Van Wert High School girls’ basketball players gathered in Ohio City recently to discuss collectively what they believe the story of Van Wert County is to them and their friends. The discussion group was the first of several expected to meet before the first week of February […]

Patrol conducts ‘Lights for Lives’ program

VW independent/submitted information “Lights for Lives” was a successful operation that showed what can be accomplished by law enforcement working cooperatively in a multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional effort. In the spirit of co-operation the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Findlay District and nearly 30 agencies in Northwest Ohio from the following counties: Williams, Fulton, Lucas, Defiance, Henry, Putnam, […]

Local dancers in ‘Nutcracker’

Five dancers from Kim Hohman’s DanceWorks were selected to perform in the Ballet Theatre of Toledo’s performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. The dancers are Sayler Wise, Rilee Conrad, Olivia Treece, Conner Baldauf, and Kaden Hohman. The performances were held at the Valentine Theatre in downtown Toledo November 24-26. The show will also be held at […]

Gas prices down again locally, statewide

VW independent/submitted information Gasoline prices in Van Wert and across the state have fallen in the past week, according to surveys conducted locally and across Ohio by GasBuddy.com. In Van Wert, prices at seven different service stations were at $2.49.9. Those stations included Murphy USA in the Towne Center shopping center, both Pak-A-Sak North and […]

Blythe enjoys unique role with Cougars

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor If you attend any Van Wert High School football, basketball or baseball games you’ll see Brock Blythe there, without fail. That’s because in addition to being perhaps the top fan of Cougar athletics, the 18-year-old senior is also Director of Football, Basketball and Baseball Operations. It’s a role he embraces, and […]

Lady Lancers defeat Continental

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor A strong second half allowed the Lincolnview Lady Lancers to pull away from Continental and win 54-26 during Saturday’s season opener at Lincolnview High School. The Lady Lancers led 14-5 after the first quarter and 19-14 at halftime, then went on to outscore the Lady Pirates 35-12 in the second half. […]

Four C’view Knights named All-Ohio

Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS — Crestview’s Wade Sheets was named Division VII First Team All-Ohio as a defensive back, and Honorable Mention as a wide receiver by members of the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. Sheets intercepted 11 passes and returned three for touchdowns, and caught 58 passes for 1,078 yards and 14 touchdowns. Teammates […]

Knights falls to Ottoville in season opener

Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — Crestview hung tough for three quarters against powerful Ottoville, but the Lady Green used a 14-8 fourth quarter scoring advantage to seal a 52-39 win on Saturday. Ottoville (2-0) led 12-10 at the end of the first quarter and 21-17 at the half. The lead was 38-31 at the […]

State championship football schedule set

Submitted information COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced this week’s football state championships pairings and schedule. All seven title games will be played at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. Thursday, November 30 Division II – No. 5 Akron Archbishop Hoban (13-1) vs. No. 2 Cincinnati Winton Woods […]

Student Athlete of the Week nominations

Van Wert independent sports With the winter sports season underway, all area coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to send nominations for the Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy Student-Athlete of the week to: sports@thevwindependent.com. Nominations must be received by 12 p.m. each Tuesday. One name will be picked each week, and the winner will receive […]