SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This post-Labor Day edition of Random Thoughts centers around rankings, a winning streak, undefeated teams, Ohio State, an area kicker on the big stage, playoff expansion and a welcome addition. AP rankings The first Associated Press Ohio high school football rankings were released on Monday and Van Wert appeared at No. 2 […]
POSTED: 09/06/22 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert’s Mandy Burenga and Grace Lott (above) and Piper Pierce and Sophie Gearhart (below) were crowned “A” doubles and “C” doubles champions, and the Cougars won the four-team Elida Invitational on Saturday. Van Wert will return to action Thursday at St. Marys Memorial. Photos courtesy of Eli Alvarez
POSTED: 09/06/22 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Lincolnview Lancer cross country teams will the first annual Grandstand Cross Country Invite on Tuesday, September 13, in the grandstand area at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Admission will be free and there will be several food trucks on site including Deaf Dog Coffee, CJs shaved ice, and Peachy Nutrition. The races begin at […]
POSTED: 09/06/22 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Rain on Sunday didn’t do much to dampen the 166th annual Van Wert County Fair. Events went on as scheduled during daytime and nighttime hours, including a pair of grandstand events. The fair came to a close Monday night, except for the Jr. Fair livestock sale, which takes place today. The headliners […]
POSTED: 09/06/22 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
The 2022 Van Wert County Fair closed strong over the weekend. Awards were earned, march bands played, smiles were abundant and cars rammed into each other during Monday night’s demolition derby. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/06/22 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert Cougar Pride Booster Club members will have an opportunity on Wednesday, September 7 to pick up their membership gifts from 5:30-7 p.m. Van Wert Elementary. This will be a drive-thru event in front of the elementary building and members are entitled to certain gifts based on their membership level. Cougar Champions, […]
POSTED: 09/06/22 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information DELPHOS — The Buckeye Trail Association will welcome Delphos as their 18th Buckeye Trail Town at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 17, at the Delphos Canal Museum. To be recognized as a Buckeye Trail Town is to acknowledge that the community has embraced the Buckeye Trail (BT) and is using the trail […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information PAULDING — The John Paulding Historical Society will host its 21st annual American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) Vintage Truck Show, featuring antique, classic and special interest vehicles on Sunday, September 18, during the annual Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival. Military vehicles will join the exhibit of all sizes, eras, makes and […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information LIMA — The Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a nine-vehicle fatal crash that occurred at approximately 12:25 p.m. Sunday on Interstate 75 southbound, near mile post 125, in Allen County. A 2019 Freightliner semi, operated by Dale K. Anglin, 75, of Vermilion, was traveling southbound on […]
POSTED: 09/06/22 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Eileen Lucier, 84, of Van Wert, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 3, 2022. She was born on August 17, 1938, in Van Wert County the daughter of William Emery and Pauline Gertrude (Hileman) Price, who both preceded her in death. Family survivors include her daughter, Linda Lucier of Van Wert; four brothers, Don E. Price […]
POSTED: 09/05/22 at 11:55 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries