OSHP investigating rest area death

VW independent staff CONVOY — The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the death of a man found in the eastbound rest area of U.S. 30 in Union Township, Van Wert County. Donald K. Richardson Jr., 40, of Lima, was found dead in his 2011 Buick Lacrosse while a trooper […]

Ohio photo ID may be required to vote

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor COLUMBUS — The Ohio General Assembly approved a sweeping elections bill this week that includes a strict ID requirement for voters and now, it awaits the signature of Governor Mike DeWine. The passage of House Bill 458 was hardly unanimous, 55-32. It will require registered voters to show a valid photo ID […]

Queen Jubilee XLVIII candidates announced

VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Peony Festival committee has announced the candidates for the Queen Jubilee XLVIII Pageant. Each school selected their representative from their own field of applicants following the criteria set for them from the Peony Pageant Committee. Seven young ladies will vie for the crown, and title of Queen Jubilee […]

Ribbon cutting…

Black Angus Tavern and Grille owner Chris Kuhlman prepares to cut the ribbon on the establishment’s new location on S. Shannon St., while his wife Samantha (left) looks on. A Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday to mark the move from E. Main St. to the new site. Photo submitted

Crestview school board to meet Monday

VW independent staff CONVOY — The Crestview Local Schools Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, December 19, in the multipurpose room. Anyone planning to attend should enter through door No. 8.

Van Wert falls short vs. Defiance 51-44

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor DEFIANCE — The two halves seemed very different at Defiance High School on Friday night, as the first half featured big runs by the Bulldogs and Van Wert, while the second half saw the two teams duke it out for points. When the final horn sounded, Defiance claimed a 51-44 win, while […]

Knights blow by Col. Grove 51-33

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — Crestview shook off some early struggles with a huge run and a sparkling defensive effort, and the Knights went on to defeat Columbus Grove 51-33 at Ray Etzler Gymnasium on Friday. The Bulldogs shot out to a 9-0 lead but Crestview recovered and led 18-14 after the first quarter, with […]

Ottoville too much for Lincolnview

VW independent sports OTTOVILLE — Ottoville set the tone early and rolled to a 68-39 win over Lincolnview on Friday. Carter Horstman and Michael Turnwald each scored five points in the first quarter and the Big Green surged to a 17-4 lead at the end of the first quarter. Reide Jackson and Gage Thomas accounted […]

Cougar wrestlers notch win at Defiance

VW independent sports/submitted information DEFIANCE — Van Wert excelled in the middle and upper weights to defeat Defiance 51-27 in a Western Buckeye League dual match on Thursday. Below are the results. 106 – Wesley Vaughn (VW) won by forfeit113 – Julian Ruiz (D) pinned Matthew Dunno, 5:19120 – Xavier Leal (VW) pinned Kendall Rittenhouse, […]

VWCO Sheriff’s activity log 12/15/2022

Thursday December 15, 2022   4:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm at a location in the village of Convoy.   8:59 a.m. – Deputies acted as a peace officer at a residence on Lincoln Highway in Tully Township, while an eviction notice was served.   9:33 a.m. – Deputies acted as a peace officer at a residence on […]