Wednesday September 14, 2022 7:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 127 in Liberty Township for a loose horse. 10:48 a.m. – Deputies checked an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township, attempting to locate a vehicle that was involved in a crash in the city of Van wert. 10:50 a.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 09/15/22 at 8:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Fog settled in and around Van Wert County and the surrounding area this morning, including outside the WKSD/WERT studios at Mendon Road and Lincoln Highway in Van Wert. For the second straight morning, foggy conditions led to school delays and later, school closings in the county. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/15/22 at 6:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It’s hard to believe that after Friday night, exactly one half of the 2022 high school football regular season will be done and in the books. Week No. 5 of the high school football season brings with it a few key league or conference matchups and several other games that could prove […]
POSTED: 09/15/22 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Lincolnview’s Zoey Tracy was the match medalist runner-up but Wapakoneta defeated the Lancers 221-232 at Willow Bend on Wednesday. Tracy shot a 43, one stroke behind Wapakoneta’s Jackie Oen. Sidney King finished with a 61, followed by Paige Dunn (63) and Liz Phillips (65). Lincolnview (3-5) will return to action today at […]
POSTED: 09/15/22 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information The Lincolnview Lancer cross country teams hosted the first annual Lancer Grandstand Cross Country Invitational at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds on Monday. The event included Van Wert, Columbus Grove, Elida, and Kalida. The evening started with a 100 meter mad dash for first grade and below, then a 1000 meter […]
POSTED: 09/15/22 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor 17 defendants appeared for various hearings before Van Wert County Common Pleas Court Judge Martin Burchfield this past week. Five were arraigned while seven others pleaded guilty to felony and misdemeanor charges. Arraignments Ethan Mezuk, 31, of Convoy, pleaded not guilty to possession of a fentanyl-related compound and possession of drugs, both […]
POSTED: 09/15/22 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information An informational meeting for parents/guardians of Van Wert County seniors regarding financial aid will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 12. Lawrence Matthews, Financial Aid Director of Bluffton University will explain the step-by-step procedures for completing the FAFSA form and answer questions regarding the financial aid process. In addition, Seth […]
POSTED: 09/15/22 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert High School Class of 1977 will be hold their 45th class reunion in conjunction with the Harvest Moon Festival in downtown Van Wert on Saturday, September 24. A gathering tent will be set up on Court Street with a meeting scheduled at 4:30. Friday night pre-party at 7:30 at Elks […]
POSTED: 09/15/22 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
The track at the grandstand at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds isn’t a place where you normally see children racing, but that’s exactly what happened there Tuesday. Lincolnview hosted the first ever Grandstand Invitational, featuring shorter races for youngsters and a cross country race for high school racers. More details can be found on the […]
POSTED: 09/15/22 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A threat of violence prompted a search of Van Wert Middle School Wednesday afternoon. The search was coordinated with the Van Wert Police Department, and the all clear was given afterward. School officials noted all students were safe and accounted for. No other information is available at this time.
POSTED: 09/14/22 at 2:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News