Van Wert High School senior Connor Pratt recently signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and football careers at Hillsdale College in Michigan, a Division II school that competes as member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. During his senior season, Pratt caught 73 passes for 1,057 yards and nine touchdowns and was […]
POSTED: 02/17/22 at 4:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent staff and submitted information Van Wert City Schools recently released its 2021-2022 Quality Profile. The goal of the Quality Profile is to provide community members and stakeholders with a clear understanding of what is happening throughout the school district. This year’s profile details the innovative educational opportunities taking place in the school […]
POSTED: 02/17/22 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A Fort Wayne man recently arrested in connection with a February 1 shooting in Convoy was arraigned in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. The arraignment was one of four hearings held this past week. Brandon Fair, 36, entered a not guilty plea to charges of attempted murder, a first degree felony […]
POSTED: 02/17/22 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
November, December, and January Van Wert Cinema Student of the Month winners have been announced. Each month, Van Wert Cinemas rewards one student from each grade level at Van Wert High School for displaying positive behaviors and actions in school. Students are recognized for their positive behaviors by staff members, and names are entered into […]
POSTED: 02/17/22 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Eunice Renee (McKinney) Tribolet, 70, died peacefully at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at her home. Beside her was her loving family and children Travis (Byron) Tribolet-Ward of Van Wert and Trena (David) Puckett of Sherwood and grandchildren Kimberly (Austin) Wendt, Kelsie and David Puckett ll and her beloved dog Bella. Eunice was born […]
POSTED: 02/16/22 at 8:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Steven L. Crawford, 63, of Van Wert, passed away at 12:12 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2022, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on March 21, 1958, in Van Wert, to Cecil “Ed” Crawford and Dorothy (Dotson) Crawford. He married Jane Clay September 14, 1982 and together they shared nearly 40 years […]
POSTED: 02/16/22 at 8:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
To The Editor: The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word ‘enough’ as “equal to what is needed”. Needed, not wanted. What we want is not always what we need. On February 8, 2022, I attended a meeting about wind turbines that Starwood Energy Group is proposing in Grover Hill. Those opposed to it talked about loss […]
POSTED: 02/16/22 at 9:46 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
VW independent news Hang on to your hat and get the rain boots ready – the National Weather Service has issued an advisory and a watch for Van Wert County and the surrounding area. A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. today (Wednesday). Winds will come from the south […]
POSTED: 02/16/22 at 5:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — The combination of a stifling defense and fourth quarter bench play by Maddix Crutchfield helped Van Wert defeat county rival Crestview 47-39 at Ray Etzler Gymnasium on Tuesday. Trailing 34-32 to start the fourth quarter, the Cougars held Crestview scoreless for most of the period and Crutchfield scored seven of […]
POSTED: 02/16/22 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Van Wert and Lincolnview split Monday’s non-conference bowling match at Olympic Lanes, with the Lancers taking the boys’ match and Van Wert taking the girls’ match. Lincolnview’s Connor Baldauf led all bowlers with a 196-232-428 series and the Lancers posted a 2325-2231 victory. Baldauf was followed by Preston Bugh (210-118-328), Evan Elling […]
POSTED: 02/16/22 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports