VW independent sports WBL wrestling ELIDA — Van Wert’s Joaquin Estrada won the 106 pound championship at the Western Buckeye League wrestling tournament at Elida on Saturday. Estrada claimed the title by pinning Kaleb Krogman of Celina in 3:33. The Cougars had a pair of runner-up finishers as well. Xavier Leal (120) fell in the […]
POSTED: 02/13/23 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview fans packed the home side at Ray Etzler Gymnasium for Friday’s game against rival Lincolnview on Friday night. The No. 5 ranked Knights pulled away in the second half for a 60-37 win over the Lancers. A full game story can be found on the Sports page. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 02/10/23 at 11:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Crime Stoppers will pay cash for information if it will help the Van Wert City Police Department solve this investigation. On June 18, 2022, the Van Wert Police Department received a 911 call of an aggravated burglary that occurred at 512 Burt Street. Officers made contact with the owner/victim of the home and […]
POSTED: 02/10/23 at 11:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers, News
Submitted information Van Wert Municipal Court has released the activity report for the month of January, 2023. The Court had a total of 381 cases for the month, as follows: 258 traffic cases; 91 criminal cases; and 32 civil cases. The Court performed 0 weddings in January. Fines and costs in the amount of S61,323.S7 […]
POSTED: 02/10/23 at 11:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks have selected Kyra Welch (left) and Lauren Black (middle), seniors at Van Wert High School as the recipients of the Student of the Month for January. Students are nominated by their high schools to receive this award. Each Student of the Month receives a […]
POSTED: 02/10/23 at 11:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County has announced the addition of a new personal trainer to serve members and guests. According to a press release from the YMCA, Jaz Sandhu comes to the YMCA comes with years of experience and knowledge as a certified personal trainer. Her certifications include NASM personal […]
POSTED: 02/10/23 at 11:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — Lincolnview hung tough with No. 5 Crestview for the first half but the Knights pulled away for a 60-37 Senior Night win at Ray Etzler Gymnasium on Friday. “It was an emotional night as we honored our seven seniors,” Crestview head coach Doug Etzler said. The seven seniors are Gavin […]
POSTED: 02/10/23 at 11:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports ELIDA — It wasn’t easy but Van Wert held off a late charge to defeat Elida 56-53 on Friday. The win was the fifth in six games for the Cougars (13-7, 4-4 WBL), while the Bulldogs dropped to 8-12 (1-7 WBL). The two teams could meet again in the Division II sectional […]
POSTED: 02/10/23 at 11:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Chester Eugene “Gene” Placke of Findlay passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center surrounded by his family and loved ones. Gene was born on July 22, 1938, in Middle Point to Elsie and Julian Placke, who both preceded him in death. He married the love of his life […]
POSTED: 02/10/23 at 11:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Thursday February 9, 2023 6:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a report of high water across the road. 8:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the city of Van Wert to assist a subject locked out of their vehicle. 11:30 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 02/10/23 at 10:25 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement