VW independent staff/submitted information SANDUSKY — For those who enjoy making the summer trek to Cedar Point, the excitement and nostalgia of the Sandusky amusement park’s classic lakeside experience will be celebrated in a whole new way in 2023 when the park opens The Boardwalk, a new themed area just steps away from the Lake […]
POSTED: 08/15/22 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
A Van Wert police officer checks a car that was involved in crash on Kear Road Saturday morning. The mishap occurred shortly before 9 a.m. when the driver hit a guardrail then traveled about 100 feet across a bridge. The driver was transported by Van Wert Fire and EMS to Van Wert Health. Bob Barnes/VWFD […]
POSTED: 08/15/22 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff CONVOY — The Crestview Local Schools Board of Education’s August meeting will be held at 6 p.m. tonight in the multipurpose room. The meeting is open to the public.
POSTED: 08/15/22 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The Monday Mailbag has returned to the VW independent Sports page and the first edition during the fall sports season features questions about Division IV, Region 14, Van Wert football, a surprise WBL football team, artificial turf and Lima Sr. Q: With the changes made by the OHSAA, what are your thoughts […]
POSTED: 08/15/22 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information As the saying goes, “This ain’t your mama’s 50/50.” The Cougar Pride Athletic Booster Club has unveiled a new and improved 50/50 drawing in support of Van Wert Athletics. Instead of the traditional sale and drawing of a ticket on the night of the event, sales will occur for the entire […]
POSTED: 08/15/22 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — There was no shortage of touchdowns during Friday night’s final preseason tune up between Crestview and Van Wert. The Cougars won the varsity portion of the scrimmage, 27-14, in two quarters of play. The second two quarters considered of mainly junior varsity players and the visitors outscored Crestview 14-6, making […]
POSTED: 08/12/22 at 10:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Can Columbus Grove make it five straight Northwest Conference titles? Who will challenge the Bulldogs this season? Those are just a couple of questions leading into the 2022 high school football season. Is there a clear cut favorite in the Western Buckeye League or will the league have co-champs or perhaps even […]
POSTED: 08/12/22 at 10:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Pads were popping as Crestview hosted Van Wert in the preseason finale at the Crestview Athletic Complex on Friday. The Cougars won the varsity portion of the game 27-14. A full recap of the action can be found on the Sports page. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 08/12/22 at 10:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information PAULDING — “Movie Night at the Museum” will be presented at John Paulding Historical Society at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 18. The public is invited to watch a special 40th anniversary showing of the award-winning documentary “The Story of the Great Black Swamp.” A free-will donation will be accepted at the door. Popcorn […]
POSTED: 08/12/22 at 10:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Fire Department responded to a call that came in from Braun Industries shortly before 12:30 p.m. Friday. A hot water heater apparently caught fire but the blaze was out on arrival and no action was required by firefighters. Van Wert police also responded to the scene. Bob Barnes VWFD photographer
POSTED: 08/12/22 at 10:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News