VWCO Sheriff’s activity log 8/10/2023

Thursday August 10, 2023 4:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a subject. 9:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Myers Road in Willshire Township on a report of mailbox damage. 11:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Ervin […]

Here are the Jr. Fair royalty candidates

VW independent staff/submitted information With the 2023 Van Wert County Fair quickly approaching, the Junior Fair Coronation Committee has announced this year’s candidates for king, queen, species, and project prince or princess. It’s a record breaking field featuring 21 candidates. All royalty winners will reign over the 167th Van Wert County Fair set August 29-September […]

Some of Ohio 66 to close for three days

VW independent staff Ohio 66, just south of Blockberger Road near Delphos will close on Monday, August 14, for approximately three days for a culvert replacement. The official detour will be U.S. 224 to Ohio 189 to Ohio 190, back to Ohio 66.

Gov. DeWine announces reading initiative

VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS – Governor Mike DeWine has announced the ReadOhio initiative, a statewide effort to encourage improved literacy skills for all ages, including the implementation of curriculum aligned with the science of reading in k-12 schools. The science of reading refers to research that has been conducted by scientists and literacy experts […]

Staff members honored…

The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center recently held its Back-To-School Staff Breakfast. Staff members were recognized for their years of service. Honored for 15 years of service were Heather Matthews, physical therapy assistant, and Cathy Ruiz, parent mentor. Not pictured is is Jama Cline, health coordinator. Photo submitted

Pie baking contest coming to Wren

VW independent staff WREN — Fire up those ovens – the first annual pie baking contest will be held at Wrenway Park on Saturday, August 19. The contest will be held during a wiffleball break. The winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to the Wren Restaurant and more. The decision of three celebrity judges […]

Wapak picked to repeat as WBL champs

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Defending Western Buckeye League champion Wapakoneta is the VW independent’s pick to win the 2023 WBL football championship, but the path to the title most likely won’t be an easy one for the defending champions. After the loss of dual threat quarterback Aidan Pratt and other talented players, the Van Wert Cougars […]

Columbus Grove picked to win NWC

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Can Allen East repeat as Northwest Conference champions? Will Columbus Grove reclaim the crown? Is Bluffton ready to take the next step? How will Crestview fare under new head coach Cole Harting? Those are all questions that will be answered during the 2023 football season. Here is the VW independent’s predicted order […]

Lancer golfers compete…

Lincolnview’s Luke Bollenbacher tees off at the Edgerton Invite on Thursday. Bollenbacher carded an 88 and the Lancers finished third after shooting a 367. Jared Jessee shot a 91, followed by Aiden Hardesty (92) and Nick Evans (96). Hicksville and Ayersville tied for first with a 363, but the Aces won on the fifth man […]

Crestview golfers notch win on road

VW independent sports BLUFFTON — At Bluffton Golf Course on Thursday, Matthew Dealey fired a 40 and Crestview topped Bluffton, Columbus Grove and Ada 181-188-198-221. Logan Schlemmer finished with a 45, Brady Petrie a 46 and Trey Skelton 50 for the Knights.