SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Brylen Parker accounted for nine touchdowns and Van Wert christened the new artificial turf at the new look Eggerss Stadium with a 64-42 shootout win over Bath in the Western Buckeye League opener on Friday. The victory extended Van Wert’s home winning streak to 20 games. Parker ran for five scores and […]
POSTED: 08/26/23 at 12:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
It was a full house for Friday night’s Van Wert vs. Bath football game. It was the first game on the new artificial turf and fans turned out in full force to check out all the improvements and to cheer on the Cougars, who won 64-42. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 08/26/23 at 12:41 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports MCCOMB — Crestview was no match for poweful McComb, falling 55-13 in non-conference action on Friday. The Panthers, who finished No. 2 in Division VII in the final Associated Press poll of 2022, improved to 2-0, while Crestview dropped to 1-1. McComb led 13-6 after the first quarter then expanded the lead […]
POSTED: 08/26/23 at 12:41 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are final scores of area high school football game played on Friday, August 25. WBL Celina 37 St. Marys Memorial 15Defiance 16 Wapakoneta 13Elida 13 Shawnee 9Kenton 52 Ottawa-Glandorf 29Van Wert 64 Bath 42 Non-conference Allen East 28 Arlington 3Antwerp 54 Edon 24Archbold 29 St. Henry 0Ayersville 42 Delphos Jeferson 26Bluffton […]
POSTED: 08/25/23 at 11:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff DELPHOS — Delphos Fire & EMS was summoned to Delphos St. John’s Church Friday morning, after receiving reports of students not feeling well. Late Friday morning, a letter was sent to parents and families by J.J. McClain, Director of Institutional Advancement. “Thank you for your patience as we navigate these extreme temperatures, […]
POSTED: 08/25/23 at 2:48 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Thursday August 24, 2023 8:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Converse Roselm Road in Jackson Township to assist a disabled motorist. 10:44 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject with chest pain. 10:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on […]
POSTED: 08/25/23 at 8:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Economic development in Van Wert County, specifically the Mega Site, was a topic of discussion during Wednesday’s meeting of the Lincolnview Local Schools Board of Education. Van Wert Area Economic Development Executive Director Brent Stevens addressed the board and while he didn’t divulge names, he said he’s received a lot of interest […]
POSTED: 08/25/23 at 3:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Van Wert City Schools officials are hosting an open house at Eggerss Stadium from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, August 27. Those attending will be able to walk on the new artificial turf, see the restored Cougar Pride Wall up close and personal, along with the refreshed scoreboard and the restored home side stands.
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These two pickup trucks and an older model Chevrolet Trailblazer were involved in a parking lot accident at Walmart shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday. The Van Police Department was called to investigate and the Van Wert Fire Department was at the scene as well. No one was transported for injuries. Bob Barnes/VWFD photographer
POSTED: 08/25/23 at 3:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Creative Economy in Northwest Ohio took center stage for shared conversation on Wednesday, August 23, at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert. The Creative Economy includes the jobs represented by non-profit organizations, their production partners, and the economic stimulus from tourism that results. The Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation […]
POSTED: 08/25/23 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: News