VW independent staff/submitted information Main Street Van Wert’s Total Eclipse Dora Crawl has been scheduled for 6-10 p.m. Saturday, April 6. Tickets are $25 for one or $40 for two, and are available for purchase at the Main Street Van Wert office, Collins Fine Foods or online in the link below. Those with tickets will […]
POSTED: 02/17/24 at 12:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff COLUMBUS – Governor Mike DeWine has issued the following reprieves of execution: Timothy L. Hoffner, who was scheduled to be executed on June 18, 2024. The new date of execution has been moved to July 14, 2027. John David Stumpf, who was scheduled to be executed on August 13, 2024. The new […]
POSTED: 02/17/24 at 12:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Crestview raced out to a sizable first quarter lead and the Knights defeated Lincolnview 63-43 at Lincolnview High School on Friday night. The game capped off “Rivals United” week, an annual fundraising competition between the schools with proceeds benefiting the United Way of Van Wert County. The Knights bolted out to a […]
POSTED: 02/17/24 at 12:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert County rivals Crestview and Lincolnview met on the hardwood on Friday night, with the Knights prevailing 63-43 (see story above). Both teams will return to action tonight, with Crestview visiting Shawnee and Lincolnview hosting Arlington. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 02/17/24 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Second half turnovers came back to haunt Van Wert as the Cougars dropped the home finale, 52-46, to Elida on Friday. Van Wert (3-17, 0-8 WBL) shot an incredible 85 percent from the floor in the first half, connecting on 6-of-7 two point shots and 6-of-7 treys, including a late second corner […]
POSTED: 02/17/24 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are final scores of area boys high school basketball games played on Friday, February 16. WBL Elida 52 Van Wert 46Ottawa-Glandorf 59 Defiance 36Shawnee 76 Kenton 48St. Marys Memorial 65 Bath 56 (2OT)Wapakoneta 36 Celina 25 NWC Columbus Grove 45 Delphos Jefferson 41Crestview 63 Lincolnview 43Bluffton 69 Allen East 47Spencerville 60 […]
POSTED: 02/16/24 at 9:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Thursday February 15, 2024 1:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township on a report of a subject along the roadway having a mental crisis. 3:00 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Larry Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject that had […]
POSTED: 02/16/24 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It was a sellout event and by all accounts, it was a very successful night. Van Wert FOP (Fraternal Order of Police) Lodge 62 held its annual police community dinner and auction fundraiser at Willow Bend Country Club last Saturday. 175 tickets were available and all 175 were sold. The night featured […]
POSTED: 02/16/24 at 4:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Van Wert County Offices, including the Van Wert County Courthouse and Annex, will be closed on Monday, February 19, in observance of Presidents Day. Van Wert Municipal Court will be closed that day, but the Municipal Building will be open.
POSTED: 02/16/24 at 4:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information First Federal of Van Wert has announced the launch of a second location in Van Wert. The branch will be located at 820 N. Washington St. and will provide customers and community with increased convenience and accessibility. “The Board of Directors are excited to bring an additional location to better serve […]