VW independent news and submitted information DEFIANCE — State Representative Craig Riedel (R-Defiance) has announced his candidacy for the 9th Congressional District. The district spans across Northwest Ohio and covers Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Williams, and Wood Counties. “After a great deal of thought, prayer, and support from family and friends, I […]
POSTED: 01/11/22 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County will host its annual Women of Achievement Scholarship Dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday March 10, at Willow Bend Country Club, Van Wert. The event is a celebration of local girls and women and their impact on the Van Wert Community. The YWCA will award three female high […]
POSTED: 01/11/22 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio City, Van Wert and Rockford fire departments were dispatched to battle a Sunday evening commercial structure fire at Teem Wholesale on W. Skinner Street in Ohio City. Van Wert County CERT was at the scene as well. No other information was available on the fire. CERT photo
POSTED: 01/11/22 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information Local residents looking for a chance to start their own business will want to consider attending the annual Entrepreneurship Fair, scheduled for Saturday, February 5, in the training room at The Kenn-Feld Group, 10305 Liberty Union Road, Van Wert. Organizers include representatives from the Van Wert Area Economic Development […]
Submitted information The Van Wert County Board of Health will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, in the health department conference room, 1179 Westwood Drive, Suite 300, Van Wert.
POSTED: 01/11/22 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This week’s edition of Random Thoughts centers around a key NWC matchup, a big GMC game, the Van Wert Cougars, the national championship game, and NIL and the NCAA transfer portal, and the NFL axe. Friday night Keep an eye on Friday night’s Crestview (7-3, 2-1 NWC) at Allen East (6-4, 2-0 […]
POSTED: 01/11/22 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
James L. McCray, 78, of Van Wert, passed away Friday evening, January 7, 2022, following an extended illness. He was born on May 28, 1943, in Van Wert, the son of Lewis B. McCray, who preceded him in death, and Martha L. (Roberts) McCray, who survives in Van Wert. He married the former Charlotte Ann […]
POSTED: 01/10/22 at 9:29 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor In a nip-and-tuck game, it appeared Van Wert might sneak out with a victory, but the Cougars came up just short, falling to No. 13 Marion Local 44-42 at the Cougar’s Den on Saturday. Luke Wessell’s jumper just beyond the free throw line with 1:15 left in the game gave Van Wert […]
POSTED: 01/10/22 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Boys basketball Crestview 55 Arlington 39 CONVOY — Carson Hunter was one of three Crestview players in double figures as the Knights pulled away from Arlington 55-39 Saturday night. Six of Hunter’s 16 points came in the opening quarter as the Knights forged a 14-10 lead by the end of the […]
POSTED: 01/10/22 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The Monday Mailbag is back and this week’s questions center around a shot clock in Ohio, Van Wert basketball, bowl game opt-outs and Baker Mayfield. Q: I see the shot clock discussion is back. Several more states have added it and now LeBron James is calling for one in Ohio. How long […]
POSTED: 01/10/22 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports