VW independent staff/submitted information PAULDING — In addition to being one of the most labor-intensive professions, farming is also considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. Rushing the job to save time can be extremely hazardous – even deadly – when farming near electrical equipment. Every year, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative, along […]
Van Wert football fans gathered in Wapakoneta on Friday to watch the No. 2 Cougars take on the No. 15 Redskins. Unfortunately, a late punt block and return stunned the team and fans. A full game story can be found on the Sports page. Photo courtesy of Jerry Mason
POSTED: 09/10/22 at 12:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff CONVOY — The Crestview Local Schools Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, September 12, in the multipurpose room at Crestview Elementary. The meeting will include a short presentation on school safety, social, emotional and mental health of students. The public is welcome to attend.
POSTED: 09/10/22 at 12:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor WAPAKONETA — Simply put, it was a stunning and devastating loss. No. 15 Wapakoneta blocked a Van Wert punt and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown with just four seconds left, giving the Redskins an improbable 20-19 win over No. 2 Van Wert. “We made so many little mistakes that added […]
POSTED: 09/10/22 at 12:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — A pair of first quarter touchdowns by Allen East helped set the tone as the Mustangs defeated state-ranked Crestview (No. 8, Division VII) 29-12 in the Northwest Conference opener on Friday. It was the first loss of the year for the Knights (3-1, 0-1 NWC) while Allen East improved to […]
POSTED: 09/10/22 at 12:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are final scores of Week No. 4 area high school football games. WBL Celina 27 Kenton 7Defiance 28 Shawnee 12Elida 31 Bath 10St. Marys Memorial 41 Ottawa-Glandorf 12Wapakoneta 20 Van Wert 19 NWC Allen East 29 Crestview 12Bluffton 54 Spencerville 35Columbus Grove 38 Delphos Jefferson 6Leipsic 47 Ada 14 GMC Antwerp […]
POSTED: 09/09/22 at 9:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Noel E. Thatcher, 90, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on December 2, 1931, in Van Wert County, Ohio to Herbert E. and Golda B. (Carmean) Thatcher, who both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Barbara Ellen Black […]
POSTED: 09/09/22 at 12:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Thursday September 08, 2022 3:07 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a kitchen fire at a residence on Convoy Road in Tully Township. The fire was under control when the first truck arrived. 6:38 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location in Ridge Township for a subject having a seizure. 7:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to […]
POSTED: 09/09/22 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
This has become a common sight along the downtown portion of Washington St. – long lines of trucks and cars. It’s not as bad as it seems though, as those lines seem to move along without too much of a delay. There are lane restrictions in both directions of Washington St., with no right turns […]
POSTED: 09/09/22 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Young Professionals of Van Wert County (YPVW) is hosting an event highlighting three professionals in local government through a panel discussion as part of their “Level Up” series. The intent of this series is to offer free or low-cost opportunities that would help Young Professionals grow and succeed in a professional setting. […]
POSTED: 09/09/22 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News