Preview: 8-3 Wauseon at 10-1 Van Wert

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Pay no attention to the fact that Van Wert’s next playoff opponent, Wauseon, has lost three games this season and is the No. 11 seed in Division IV, Region 14. The three losses by the Indians have come to teams (Tinora, Liberty Center, Division VI No. 1 Archbold) with a combined record […]

VW Charter Commission issue goes down

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor For the second time in a year, voters in the City of Van Wert have rejected the notion of forming a Charter Commission. Unofficial Election Day results from the Van Wert County Board of Elections show the proposed Charter Commission issue failed 675-536. It also failed in the November, 2020 election 2,249-2,089. […]

14 of 15 ballot issues approved by voters

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Except for Van Wert’s proposed Charter Commission issue (see story above), all other issues in Van Wert County passed during Tuesday’s general election. City of Delphos: property tax renewal, 4.05 mills, five years, current operating expenses, PASSED in Van Wert County 223-138. Village of Convoy: two property tax renewals, two mills, five […]

Voter turnout comes in below 20 percent

Van Wert independent news As expected, voter turnout was low for Tuesday’s general election. According to the Van Wert County Board of Elections, 3,764 of the county’s 20,157 registered voters (18.67 percent) cast ballots. That includes 2,552 ballots cast on Tuesday and 1,212 absentee ballots.

Eggerss Stadium: past jewel, future gem

Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of articles detailing the plans to renovate Eggerss Stadium. John White/special to the VW independent Mudbowl 2021. This could be used to describe the playoff game between Van Wert and Rossford this past Friday at Eggerss Stadium. Other descriptive words I’ve heard include quagmire, saturated, soggy, […]

Van Wert CVB prepping for big facelift

VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Convention and Visitors Bureau is getting a facelift, complete with a monthly contest, an updated website, Facebook, Instagram and radio updates, along with an upcoming name change. “With the Van Wert Forward revitalization in our city and plans for future development, clearly the time is perfect for some exciting […]

Toast to the YWCA fundraiser scheduled

The YWCA of Van Wert County will once again host its annual Toast to the YWCA at Willow Bend Country Club. This year’s event is scheduled for Friday, November 19, and will be a celebration of 105 years of action and service in Van Wert County. Toast to the YWCA 2021 will feature both live […]

Brady Evan Grime

Brady Evan Grime, 24, was freed of his earthly bonds on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Van Wert Health. He was born July 15, 1997 and lived his life in Van Wert. Brady is survived by his parents, Amy (Vetter) Grime and Brandon Grime, brothers Jamie Dull and Jason Dull, and sisters Anna Grime and […]

David L. McGhee

David L. McGhee, 81, of Van Wert passed away at 2:40 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born on November 23, 1939, in Tiger, Arizona, the son O.E. and Catherine (Royall) McGhee, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Claudia S. Green on November 10, 1962, […]

Random Thoughts: lower seeds and more

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Good luck wishes, No. 16 vs. No. 1, lower seeds, a 106-0 score, Michigan football, College Football Playoff Rankings, the Cleveland Browns and a non-sports topic make up this week’s edition of Random Thoughts. Good luck Best of luck to Van Wert cross country runner Hunter Sherer, who will compete as an […]