VW independent sports MINSTER — Van Wert’s girls’ bowling team will compete at districts, after finishing as the runner-up out of 10 teams at the Minster sectionals at Community Lanes on Saturday. Senior Ryliegh Hanicq was high scorer of the tournament, sophomore Mercades Hammnd was fourth, senior Makenna Nagel was ninth, Reagan Horine 12th and […]
POSTED: 02/27/23 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Arthur Leman Saylor, 83, of Payne, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. A lifelong Kentucky Wildcats fan, Leman was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on July 3, 1939, to Mary (Eads) and Arthur Saylor, who both preceded him in death. Being one of five children, he often joked […]
POSTED: 02/26/23 at 3:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Gloria Jean Schwartz, 78, of rural Spencerville passed away Friday, February 24, 202,3 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton after a brief illness. She was born April 11, 1944, to John and Virginia (Johnson) Ringwald. She married Larry E. Schwartz June 8, 1963, and he survives. Gloria is also survived by her sons, Larry E. […]
POSTED: 02/26/23 at 2:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Van Wert Cougars were all smiles after winning the Division II sectional championship with a 65-34 victory over Elida at Lima Sr. on Friday night. A full game story can be found on the Sports page. The Cougars will head to Liberty-Benton High School for a rematch against St. Marys Memorial at 6 p.m. […]
POSTED: 02/25/23 at 12:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information It’s a casting call for characters and remarkable, exceptional items that are rarely seen and are for sale. The History Channel’s hit documentary series American Pickers will return to Ohio to film in April and the crew, headed up by Mike Wolfe, Robby Wolfe, Danielle Colby and “Jersey” Jon Szalay is […]
POSTED: 02/25/23 at 12:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
In January, the United Way of Van Wert County teamed up with Van Wert City Schools to bring “Cougars United” back for a second year. During a week of activities, 50 percent of the proceeds are going back to the school for a project decided by student council. Van Wert High School students (pictured above) […]
POSTED: 02/25/23 at 12:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor LIMA — When Van Wert and Elida played on February 10, the Cougars were forced to hold off the Bulldogs for a nerve wracking 56-53 victory. The two teams met again in the Division II sectional finals at Lima Sr. on Friday and the result was different – much different. An 18-4 […]
POSTED: 02/25/23 at 12:28 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert head coach Ben Laudick twirls the net after winning his first sectional title. The Cougars defeated Elida 65-34 at Lima Sr. High School on Friday. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 02/25/23 at 12:27 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It’s a formula that’s worked all season for No. 5 Crestview – a stingy defense and balanced scoring. The top-seeded Knights displayed both on Friday night and went on to capture a 70-40 Division IV sectional championship win over No. 6 seed Miller City at Van Wert High School. It was the […]
POSTED: 02/25/23 at 12:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff Van Wert Middle School and High School were evacuated late Friday morning due to a bomb threat. According to a text alert from the school, two suspicious notes were found at Van Wert Middle School regarding a bomb threat to the school. Students from both the middle school and high school were […]
POSTED: 02/24/23 at 12:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News