VW independent sports Baseball Van Wert 6 St. Marys Memorial 2 ST. MARYS — Kaden Shaffer, TJ Stoller and Luke Wessell each drove in runs and Van Wert defeated St. Marys Memorial 6-2 on Friday. In addition, Shaffer had three hits and scored three runs, and Stoller allowed just two hits in a complete game […]
POSTED: 04/22/22 at 8:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
To the Editor: Whether you vote early or you wait to vote on May 3, please fill in the circle beside for the bond issue. With all the exciting things happening with Van Wert Forward, preserving Eggerss Stadium will be another reason to be so proud of our downtown area. So many memories of Friday […]
POSTED: 04/22/22 at 8:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
Larry David Robeson, 80, of Van Wert, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 8, 1941, in Van Wert, the son of Franklin and Mary Ellen (Shingledecker) Robeson, who both preceded him in death. He married the love of his life, Linda […]
POSTED: 04/22/22 at 8:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Van Wert Police Department received a call shortly after 8:30 a.m. Friday from someone reporting a friend wanted to commit suicide. The subject is known to the police department and had to get help from mental health departments in the past. According to Chief Doug Weigle, the person did have a handgun, and the […]
POSTED: 04/22/22 at 7:10 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Thursday April 21, 2022 1:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the City of Van Wert ref to a loose dog. 2:25 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a location in Hoaglin Township for a fire alarm. 2:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to the City of Delphos to take custody of Rebecca […]
POSTED: 04/22/22 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor COLUMBUS – The State of Ohio reported 6,890 new cases of COVID-19 in its weekly Ohio Department of Health dashboard update, which was released on Thursday. The total averages out to just under 1,000 new cases per day statewide over seven days. It is the fourth consecutive week that reported COVID-19 cases […]
POSTED: 04/21/22 at 10:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Linda Karnes (left), representing the Van Wert High School Class of 1966, presents a check for $500 to John White and Eric McCracken, co-chairs of the Eggerss Stadium Renovation Committee. The Class of 1966 challenges all other Cougar classes to bond together and make a donation to the stadium renovation fund. Chet Straley of Straley […]
POSTED: 04/21/22 at 10:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information YWCA of Van Wert County is inviting community members to join them at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at Vantage Career Center for their annual Stand Against Racism event. This free event is a chance to unite voices to educate, advocate and promote racial justice. Attendees will be given the opportunity to hear […]
POSTED: 04/21/22 at 10:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert Health has announced their annual initiative to offer sports physicals for local student athletes in grades 7-12 at four schools in the surrounding area. In order to play school sports, all student athletes are required by state law to receive an annual physical each academic year for health and safety reasons. […]
POSTED: 04/21/22 at 10:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Baseball Crestview 7 Allen East 3 CONVOY — Carson Hunter allowed just one hit and struck out nine over five innings to lead Crestview to a 7-3 win over Allen East on Thursday. At the plate, Hunter had two hits and two RBIs and scored a run. After a scoreless two innings, […]
POSTED: 04/21/22 at 10:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports