Independent staff and submitted information PAULDING — The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday at approximately 6:40 p.m. on Ohio 613, west of Township Road 159 in Brown Township, Paulding County. Troopers determined that Patricia S. Billingsly, 48, of Columbia, Tennessee, was driving a 1999 Plymouth […]
POSTED: 09/27/21 at 10:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ralph H. Riley, 92, of Ohio City, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Homestead Assisted Living and Memory Care of Van Wert. He was born November 29, 1928, in Paulding County, to Gilbert Riley and Leona Ellen (Wirts) Riley, who both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage on October 29, 1948, with […]
POSTED: 09/27/21 at 10:33 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports On a somewhat chilly, wet and overcast morning Van Wert and Lincolnview boys finished No. 1 and 2 at the Van Wert Health Cross Country Invitational held in Van Wert on Saturday. The Cougars won the team title with 48 points while Lincolnview finished with 83 points. Crestview finished ninth out […]
POSTED: 09/27/21 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Kyra Welch (left), Julia Stetler (middle) and Lauren Walls (right) were the top finishers for Van Wert, Lincolnview and Crestview during Saturday’s Van Wert Health Invitational. See story above for times and more information about the annual race. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/27/21 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag includes questions about the proposed Eggerss Stadium renovation project, surprise football teams and the WBL football title race. Q: Will artificial turf be part of the Eggerss Stadium project? Name withheld upon request A: It’s my understanding that artificial turf will indeed be included in the plans […]
POSTED: 09/27/21 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports DELPHOS — Catanna Saum scored the only goal of the match and the Van Wert Lady Cougars recorded their first victory of the season, 1-0, over Delphos St. John’s on Saturday. Van Wert will host Shawnee today.
POSTED: 09/27/21 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview’s Austin Bockrath (12) and Van Wert’s Christian Eberle (15, above) fight for the ball during Saturday’s match at Van Wert High School while Landon Frieden (22) and Reece Berryman (5) chase the ball. The Lancers won 2-0, with goals coming from Bockrath and Jackson Evans. Jacob Grubb had an assist. Lincolnview will play at […]
POSTED: 09/27/21 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are this week’s high school and college football broadcast schedules for 99.7 WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games will air live. Games are subject to change due to COVID-19. WKSD Friday – Paulding at Tinora, 6:20 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoffSaturday – Ohio State at Rutgers, 2 p.m. pregame, 3:30 […]
POSTED: 09/27/21 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The weather was perfect as Main Street Van Wert’s Harvest Moon Festival brought a crowd of people into downtown Van Wert for good food, games, and entertainment on Saturday. photos by Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/26/21 at 11:48 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Editor’s note: This is the second of a four-part series of articles on the YWCA’s new vision statement and what it means for the local community. Independent staff and submitted information The YWCA’s new vision statement – By lifting voices and providing safe spaces, the YWCA of Van Wert County will empower all to maximize opportunities […]
POSTED: 09/26/21 at 11:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News