Submitted information The Young Professionals of Van Wert County group has announced two upcoming events to close out the year. On Thursday, October 27, An “All Hallows Happy Hour” will take place at The 1898 from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, October 27. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes for the light networking event. An option to […]
POSTED: 10/21/22 at 11:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor LIMA — Senior quarterback Aidan Pratt fired three first half touchdown passes and ran for a score to lead Van Wert to a 42-14 win over Bath in the regular season finale on Friday. The win put the Cougars at 9-1 (8-1 WBL), good for a second place finish behind Wapakoneta. The […]
POSTED: 10/21/22 at 11:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports LEIPSIC — In the season finale for both teams, Leipsic scored 30 unanswered points in the second half to claim a 42-7 victory over Crestview on Friday night. The loss ended Crestview’s (4-6, 1-6 NWC) slim playoff hopes. Leipsic also finished 4-6 (3-4 NWC). Hayden Heigel, who led all NWC rushers entering […]
POSTED: 10/21/22 at 11:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are final scores of area high school football games played on Friday, October 21. GMC Antwerp 39 Edgerton 0Ayersville 34 Fairview 7Tinora 54 Hicksville 7Wayne Trace 24 Paulding 0 MAC Anna 39 Parkway 21Delphos St. John’s 14 New Bremen 7Marion Local 35 Coldwater 0St. Henry 22 Fort Recovery 21Versailles 35 Minster […]
POSTED: 10/21/22 at 9:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Thursday October 20, 2022 6:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Elm Sugar Road in Tully Township to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported. 9:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township to investigate a motor vehicle crash. A vehicle went […]
POSTED: 10/21/22 at 8:59 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent sports Crestview 3 Delphos St. John’s 0 No. 2 seed Crestview had no trouble with Delphos St. John’s, winning a Division IV volleyball sectional championship with a 25-8, 25-15, 25-16 victory on Thursday. Adelyn Figley and Myia Etzler recorded 12 and 11 kills, while Ellie Kline had 16 digs. Cali Gregory had 28 […]
POSTED: 10/21/22 at 3:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information As National School Bus Safety Week (October 17-21) comes to an end, the Van Wert City School District is emphasizing the importance of bus safety and taking the time to recognize and honor the drivers who often transport more than 900 students on a daily basis. The national theme this year […]
POSTED: 10/21/22 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County has announced plans to offer a free, one-night self-defense class for adult women from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, at the YWCA on E. Main St.. The course is for beginners or for those who need a refresher from attending previous classes. The class is provided by […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information Crestview High School is preparing to present the musical Seussical JR. at 7 p.m. Friday, November 4, and Saturday, November 5. The story transports the audience from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus. The Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck […]
POSTED: 10/21/22 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has denied an application to construct a solar-powered electric generating facility in Allen and Auglaize counties. The decision was made on Thursday. The application was filed by Birch Solar 1 LLC to construct a 300 megawatt solar facility in Shawnee Township in Allen […]
POSTED: 10/21/22 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News