Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Bar Association’s Judicial Election Campaign Advertising Monitoring Committee has announced that three of the six candidates running for the Supreme Court of Ohio in November have signed its “clean campaign agreement.” Canton attorney Paul Hervey, Chair of the Ohio Bar’s Judicial Election Campaign Advertising Monitoring Committee, commended Justice […]
POSTED: 09/07/22 at 3:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It’s considered “the grind” for good reason. Friday night will begin Van Wert’s stretch against three of the traditionally most physical teams in the Western Buckeye League – Wapakoneta, St. Marys Memorial and Ottawa-Glandorf. Two of those three games will be on the road, starting with Friday’s game at Wapakoneta. Under veteran […]
POSTED: 09/07/22 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — A rock solid defense will be put to the test in Convoy on Friday, as Allen East comes to town for the NWC opener against state-ranked Crestview (No. 8, Division VII). Despite last week’s 53-21 loss to undefeated and state ranked Elmwood (No. 9, Division V), the Mustangs (2-1) feature […]
POSTED: 09/07/22 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Golf Van Wert 160 Shawnee 187 Van Wert hosted the Shawnee Indians at the Willow Bend Country Club on Tuesday and the Cougars proved to be too much for the Indians as they were victorious 160-187. Keaton Foster carded an excellent round of 35, for match medalist honors, while teammate Blake Bohyer […]
POSTED: 09/07/22 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
You’ve never seen jazz like this! In January of 2019, members of the Van Wert Live staff traveled to New York City to experience the APAP Conference (Association Of Performing Arts Professionals) to discover new talent for the Niswonger stage. What we discovered was a jazz performer who commanded the stage and played to the […]
POSTED: 09/07/22 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Steven A. Custer, 54, of Van Wert, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022 at his residence. He was born on October 17, 1967 in Van Wert to Tom Custer and Dee Ann (Burk) Zimmerman, who both preceded him in death. Family survivors include two brothers, Brian (Penny) Zimmerman and Bob (Nicky) Gonzalez, both of Van […]
POSTED: 09/06/22 at 6:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Cedar Point’s Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster will soon be no more. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, officials with the Sandusky said after 19 seasons with 18 million riders, the world’s first strata coaster is being retired. The post said more details and information will be shared at a later date. The ride has […]
POSTED: 09/06/22 at 10:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Friday September 02, 2022 5:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in Ridge Township to take a report of a motor vehicle crash. A vehicle struck a raccoon causing damage to the vehicle. 9:22 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area in the City of Van Wert on a complaint […]
POSTED: 09/06/22 at 9:49 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information The weather was amazing for the August get-together at Grand Lake St. Marys where the Fell Family Cottage was opened to those who were able to attend. With Gary Profit at the grill, all enjoyed grilled beef and turkey burgers, hot dogs, and brats along with tasty side dishes provided by those attending. […]
POSTED: 09/06/22 at 6:12 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
To the Editor: Veterans Day was observed again this year on Thursday, September 1, at the Van Wert County Fair. Again this year, Gibson’s Barnyard BBQ from Convoy provided free meals to all the veterans on this special day. He has done this for several years. On behalf of the Van Wert County veterans I […]
POSTED: 09/06/22 at 6:08 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor