SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor HAVILAND — A missed extra point and a late defensive stand turned out to be the difference Friday night as Crestview rallied by Wayne Trace for a 21-20 victory, giving the Knights nine consecutive wins against the Raiders. The Knights improved to 2-1 with the win, while Wayne Trace fell to 1-2. […]
POSTED: 09/02/23 at 12:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor They say all good things must come to an end and that was the case Friday night at Eggerss Stadium. Celina built up a 10-point fourth quarter lead then held on to upset Van Wert 17-14, ending a 20-game home winning streak. Even though the Cougars (2-1, 1-1 WBL) appeared to be […]
POSTED: 09/01/23 at 11:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Jack Lee Frysinger Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Naples, Florida, at 7:18 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2023. He was surrounded in the warmth and love of his children and his wife of 57 years, Deborah. Jack was born November 18, 1944, at Van Wert Hospital, the eldest of three boys, to […]
POSTED: 09/01/23 at 11:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent sports Here are final scores of area high school football games played on Friday, September 1. WBL Celina 17 Van Wert 14Defiance 30 St. Marys Memorial 15Elida 30 Kenton 22Bath 20 Shawnee 17 (OT)Wapakoneta 45 Ottawa-Glandorf 0 MAC Anna 40 St. Henry 18Coldwater 35 Fort Recovery 7Marion Local 42 Minster 7New Bremen 50 […]
POSTED: 09/01/23 at 9:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Elmer J. Baker, age 68, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at his home in Payne. Elmer was born on March 25, 1955, in Van Wert, to Elmer and Thelma (Rodman) Baker, who both preceded him in death. He married Cheryl (Woodard) Tillotson December 17, 1988, and she survives. Elmer retired from Federal Mogul in […]
POSTED: 09/01/23 at 2:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent sports DELPHOS — After mulling it for several weeks, Delphos St. John’s has declined an invitation to join the Northwest Conference. The school’s administration issued a brief statement on the decision late Friday morning. “With much consideration, we have decided to remain within the MAC Conference,” the statement said. “We look forward to […]
POSTED: 09/01/23 at 9:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Thursday August 31, 2023 1:03 a.m. – Deputies at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds investigated a complaint of disorderly conduct. 7:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm at a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township. 8:29 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for […]
POSTED: 09/01/23 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Very pleasant weather and special days helped boost attendance during the first three days of the Van Wert County Fair, as thousands of people streamed through the gates Tuesday-Thursday. Temperatures generally in the 70s and autumn-like conditions at night made it a more enjoyable experience for everyone and two traditional favorites – […]
POSTED: 09/01/23 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Thursday was a day packed full of activities at the Van Wert County Fair. It was also Veterans Day and Confederate Railroad was the night time grandstand attraction. The fair continues today through Monday, with OSTPA tractor pulls set for tonight. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/01/23 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff LIMA — The former mayor of Spencerville is facing up to 90 days in jail and a sex offender classification after pleading guilty to a voyeurism charge on Thursday. He also faces a verdict on a felony charge after a brief bench trial. In exchange for the guilty plea by Phillip Briggs, […]
POSTED: 09/01/23 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News