Lincolnview staff completes UW campaign

VW independent/submitted information Lincolnview Local Schools recently held its 2020-2021 United Way Campaign. With 74 percent of its staff participating, Lincolnview donated over $6,000 to help support the 34 local agencies currently receiving funding from the United Way.   Lincolnview is a loyal supporter of the United Way and actively participates in the annual campaign and […]

VW County Elections Board moves meeting

VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Board of Elections has moved its regularly scheduled board meeting from Thursday, November 19, at 9 a.m., to Tuesday, November 17, at 9 a.m., to prepare for certification of the November general election at 1:30 p.m. November 17.

Cougars will try to lasso the Cowboys

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor From Eggerss Stadium to LaGrange, Bellevue, Shelby and now Piqua, the Van Wert Cougar Express continues to roll along the playoff trail. After Saturday’s 49-7 win over Shelby, the Region 14 champion Cougars (9-1) are preparing for the Division IV state semifinals against third-ranked Cincinnati Wyoming at Piqua’s 8,200 seat Alexander […]

Prepping for the OHSAA playoffs

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Each week of the Ohio High School Athletic Association playoffs brings a level of uncertainty in the fact that opponents usually aren’t familiar with each other. For example, Van Wert hadn’t played any of their first four playoff opponents from widespread Region 14 – Port Clinton, Keystone, Bellevue and Shelby, nor […]

Info sought on Delphos area shooting

Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office solve an investigation into a shooting that took place in the 19000 block of State Road near Delphos. On October 24, at 1:09 a.m., the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office handled an investigation involving a shooting in […]

Betty Jean Woodruff

Betty Jean “Babe” Woodruff, 94, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020, at Van Wert Manor.  She was born at home in Van Wert on December 12, 1925, the daughter of Glenn and Clara (Spring) Bates, who both preceded her in death. Betty is survived by her children, David (Nancy) Woodruff of Morrow, Marvin (Pat) Woodruff […]

City Council approves financial measures

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council approved a number of housekeeping financial measures, while also preparing a permanent budget ordinance during Monday evening’s meeting. One Council member also expressed his frustration at the lack of action on a nuisance issue in his neighborhood — and code violation enforcement issues in general. Council approved five […]

Fair Board schedules 2020 annual meeting

VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Agricultural Society will be hosting its annual meeting this Saturday, November 14. The meeting will be held in the Extension Meeting Room, beginning at 8 a.m., and is open to the public.  There is an amendment change to the constitution to be voted upon, with society members able […]

Random Thoughts: semifinals and more

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s edition of Random Thoughts includes some information about Cincinnati Wyoming, Van Wert’s band, OHSAA semifinal sites and sports talk. Impressive While preparing for Wednesday’s preview, I came across some of Cincinnati Wyoming’s numbers and they’re very impressive. Going back five seasons, the Cowboys are 61-3, while the only losses […]

Motocross champs!

Local motocross riders Talan Mosier (above) and Briston Wise (below) recently competed in the MX Express Worthington Industries Series. This series consisted of an eight race point series at the historic Delta Raceway. Races started back in July and finished up with the championship round in October. Talan Mosier raced in the 65cc novice class […]